
Browse These Educational Articles To Learn More About Your Home
Engineered Floor Joists
Manufacturers of engineered floor joists endeavor to concentrate fibers at the maximum stress points.
Evaporative Coolers
This cooling system uses 75% less electrical energy than a refrigerated central air-conditioning system.
Expansive Soils
Expansive soils are soils that are sensitive to moisture.
Fireplaces and Wood Stoves
Wood burning fireplaces require maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Forced Air Gas Furnace
A forced-air gas furnace is the most common heating system in North America.
Foundation Cracks
Whether you have a new home or one that’s a hundred years old, houses have cracks.
Galvanized Steel Water Pipes
Galvanized steel was used for residential supply plumbing until around 1950.
Garage Door Safety
Virtually all modern systems use springs.
Garage Firewall
When a garage is attached to a house or integrated into the home, special consideration is required with respect to fire and fumes.
Geothermal Heat Pump
This technology steals heat from deep in the ground and pumps it into your house in the winter.