
19 December 2019 | 17 replies
I have a 4-plex, C property, 2/1, built in mid 60's on a slab with very little insulation.

16 August 2018 | 13 replies
I always highly recommend removing any lead pipes in a home or building and replacing with PEX or copper.As far as asbestos which is usually insulating pipes or old duct work ( very rarely have I seen it in walls or in attics for insulation) I usually just leave it alone and not disturb it unless being told by someone to at which point I take the same steps as I do with lead

11 July 2019 | 10 replies
Good idea to be proactive as well...install pipe insulation, seal cracks, install electrical heat tape to pipes, etc.

5 March 2019 | 79 replies
There is asbestos insulation, and rotten sills on both the garage and the main house, and electrical problems (short in the bathroom, no grounds, and not enough AMPS for the house).

5 March 2019 | 3 replies
Weather stripping Doors (rear house door) – better seals, light and air getting into building Glass in same door is cloudy – thermal insulated seal failure Back Decking: The deck band adjacent to the deck steps has cracked, which is causing the deck to exhibit signs of sagging andfailure of the floor structure, which could result in deck collapse.

8 March 2019 | 2 replies
Asbestos can cause health problems if it is inhaled, so if you have any exposed pipes that are insulated with asbestos you should replace the insulation, however it is unlikely even that would cause a health problem.

7 March 2019 | 4 replies
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22 January 2016 | 27 replies
Another solution may be to vent the attic space, if it is getting to hot up there and cool downstairs, that will cause humidity at the ceiling and while your at it check the insulation in the attic, make sure there is enough to keep the temperature difference between the cooled space and the hot attic. hope one of these helps you.

9 October 2017 | 3 replies
Is the slab insulated (underneath) and heated (hydronic or electric in-floor)?