Foundation Haunches
Foundation Haunches Foundation haunches are protrusions from the foundation wall that are designed to carry a load. For instance, to carry the weight of a concrete porch. Without a haunch to sit on the porch could settle over time as the earth below it compacts over the years. Because the haunches a
What is a Direct Vent Fireplace?
What is a Direct Vent Fireplace? I was on site at some new construction in Bellbrook and wanted to discuss fireplaces. The picture most of us have in our minds when we think of a fireplace is the traditional masonry (hand built by a brick mason) fireplace with the brick chimney that Santa slides dow
Asbestos Floor Tiles
Asbestos Floor Tiles If you have original floor tiles in your home and it was built from the 1950’s to 1980 there is a good chance they contain asbestos. Here in the Dayton OH area the 9 x 9 tile size is what most inspectors flag as possibly containing asbestos. However, they can also be found in 6
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