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2010
While overseeing this basement renovation in Uniondale NY, I noticed the foundation walls showed wet stains, and in some areas had what is call efflorescence. Efflorescence is caused by the masonry mineral salts that combine with the water as it penetrates through the floor or wall ,as the water...
01/16/2010
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Sometimes home inspectors are hired to oversee various renovation projects. Basement projects are usually more challenging, because its here were you are likely to see more health issues than any other part of the house. In this renovation that I am hired to oversee, a heath issue is present even...
01/15/2010
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While at a home inspection yesterday, I was inspecting the deck that was built in the rear of the house. As I was going through the different components of the deck, I could not believe my eyes, I thought they were playing tricks on me. All the joist were toe nailed into the wood shake siding, so...
01/15/2010