by Home Standards | May 6, 2022 | Attics, Insulation, Safety
On a recent inspection we found some vermiculite insulation in an attic. Vermiculite insulation was created with the naturally occurring vermiculite mineral that was heated until it popped like popcorn, making it light and porous and suitable for insulation. The...
by Jon Vacha | Jul 7, 2021 | Attics, Newsletters
The type of bats we find in attics used to migrate to warmer climates in the winter, but ever since we humans started building all these houses, bats have found our attics to be nice winter homes. Babies are born in attics, and eventually generations of furry flyers...
by Jon Vacha | Dec 5, 2018 | Attics, Newsletters
Many homeowners are increasingly conscious of the benefits of improving the thermal rating of their homes. Recently at the GO-ASHI meeting, Todd from USA Insulation spoke to our group of ASHI inspectors about some of the ins and outs of an existing residential home’s...
by Sue Josoff | Jun 15, 2018 | Attics, Mold, Newsletters, Safety
On a 12-year-old house, this is the top of the drywall in the garage as seen from the attic getting condensation from the nail heads, which is dripping onto the drywall and causing small mold spots.
by Sue Josoff | Dec 20, 2017 | Attics, Basement, Newsletters
Disposable cup holders have other uses. Actually no, no they don’t………..
by Sue Josoff | Oct 18, 2017 | Attics, Buildings Exterior, Roof, Siding
If a home has a history of ice damming, fall is the time to try to prevent further problems. Ice damming occurs when heavy snow on the roof starts to melt. The melting is usually caused by inadequate insulation in the attic. Too much warm air in the attic area warms...
