by BR Home Inspection Services | Mar 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
Do the red and blue grommets on the top of your water heater show signs of melting? If so, this is one of several indicators of carbon monoxide back drafting into your home. Back drafting is the reverse flow of gas in the flues of fuel-fired appliances that results in...
by BR Home Inspection Services | Mar 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
With barbeque season already here, homeowners should heed the following safety precautions in order to keep their families and property safe. Propane grills present an enormous fire hazard, as the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is aware of more than 500...
by BR Home Inspection Services | Mar 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
Are you planning on entertaining on your deck this summer? More decks collapse in the summer than in the rest of the year combined. Almost every deck collapse occurred while the decks were occupied or under a heavy snow load. There is no correlation between deck...
by BR Home Inspection Services | Feb 23, 2018 | Maintenance
An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow from draining. As water backs up behind the dam, it can leak through the roof and cause damage to walls, ceilings, insulation and other areas. How do ice dams form? Ice dams are...
