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Most of us don't walk around thinking about collar ties (the technical term is actually collar beam), but without them many homes would literally fall apart.See that short, horizontal board at the top of the roof in the diagram to the left? That is a collar tie....

In this month's home inspection picture we see a crack in a block foundation. These cracks tend to be minor when they are this small, but over time they can become larger and start to be more of an issue. It is best to have any crack that concerns you looked at by...

Many times on a home inspection, I see conditions that could lead to a dryer fire. It is hard to ignore it, because dryer fires have become one of the leading causes of fires in the home. They kill multiple people every year and cause millions of dollars in property...

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Denim Insulation Denim insulation has been gaining popularity here for quite some time now, and for good reason. There are many reasons to choose recycled denim insulation, and here are just a few:It keeps your home quieter (about 30% higher acoustical rating than...

Many clients as the question "what is a truss?" A truss is a system of framing that has become popular over the past few decades. It is a system of framing using a pre-engineered design. They are typically built with 2x4's and metal plates (as seen in the picture...

In this month's home inspection picture we see two fuse panels underneath two electric meters. This is obviously a two-family setup, but finding this type of fuse panel setup is very unusual nowadays Fuse Panels

Vail Guaranteed Home Inspectors - Why choose any other home inspector? in addition to the Buy Back Guarantee, all of our home inspectors carry the Honor Guarantee. So we are guaranteed by InterNACHI, the world's largest home inspector association, to be 100% honest,...

Termites in Vail - Termites are a serious issue. Causing millions of dollars in damage every year, they are something that everyone, especially a home buyer, should be aware of. Most of us don't sit around wondering what a termite looks like though, and improper...

Ventless Fireplaces In Colorado - I know it is not exactly the time of year to talk about this subject, but I found an interesting website that shows a State-by-State map of what and where the regulations are for ventless fireplaces. Click on the link below to...