What is the Difference Between a Truss and a Rafter?
Hello, I am David Campbell. Welcome to the Difference with David video series where I answer commonly asked questions about Real Estate. I'm on location at a new build site and wanted to answer a few questions I have heard about construction. Do you know the difference between a rafter and a truss?
What are Concrete Shrinkage Cracks in my New Home?
Something that often comes up on new homes and old alike are cracks in the concrete slab. You can have a structural crack from shifting and movement but that’s not common. Those cracks are typically ‘off-set’ and can be large (wider than ¼ of an inch) What is common are shrinkage cracks. These rang
Water Heater Expansion Tank
During showings I’m often asked, ‘What is this “thing” attached to the water heater?’ This ‘thing’ is known as an expansion tank. It helps to reduce the pressure on your water supply lines. If the pressure gets too great it can cause water to seep past the many valves in your plumbing system. Ther
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