SmartRegs is an energy efficiency program that was implemented by the city of Boulder to take action in reducing the amount of energy and water used in the city's rental housing properties. This was an update to the housing code, requiring all rental units to pass the SmartRegs inspection before December 31st, 2018. A [...]
Concerns have been recently reported in Colorado with new construction homes, where a certain type of floor joist, manufactured by a specific company, are defective. The reported Weyerhaeuser TJI Joist problems relate to only the Flak Jacket Protection product. Several builders in the Colorado area have been notified of the concerns, and in some [...]
It's that time of year when the temperatures really start to rise. So it's up to your trusty AC unit to work overtime and keep your home cool. But one day you notice that it's just not putting out the same cold air that it usually does. In fact, the air feels more like [...]
Every now and then during a home inspection, we come across some eyebrow raising items, in this case birds in the attic. These guys were hard at work, likely attempting to build a nest under the very edge of the roof vent which seemed like a good idea at the time. Unfortunately, this roof [...]
Ten Steps to Home Energy Efficiency Saving energy, improving comfort, and reducing energy bills are all things any homeowner should want to do. Home Energy Efficiency improvements shouldn't be hard. There are steps you can take to improve the systems and features of your home that will incrementally result in energy efficiency gains. At Scott [...]
Inspecting a fireplace is not one of the most fun things to do during a home inspection. Will the damper open? Will a bunch of soot dump down on your head as you are leaning into the unit with your flashlight? Or...will someone be staring back at you? That third option isn't one that normally [...]
Older homes with brick chimneys are a subject of concern during a home inspection. These days, if a home has a true brick chimney, then you can be sure it is likely a pretty old home. Brick chimneys have almost entirely been replaced with metal flue piping. However, old brick chimneys have a certain [...]
The days are getting shorter and shorter and the colors on the leaves are changing. Most importantly, your house is starting to get colder and you may be thinking about kicking that furnace back on. If so, now is the perfect time to do some routine maintenance to make sure you and your family are [...]
The structural support beams and posts in a home are critical to the integrity of the home's flooring system. It may seem obvious that these should go untouched and unmodified, but they are often in crawlspaces and harder to reach places that can be hidden from view. During our home inspections, a visual evaluation of the [...]
During a recent pre-purchase home inspection, one of our inspectors, Brett, found a furry friend trapped in the depths of a window well. This unfortunate skunk must have fallen in at this property due to a missing window well cover. We quickly sprang into action and notified the Realtors, who called animal control, and got him back to [...]
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