For companies like Best Choice Home Inspections it is increasingly important and in the values of the company to support local businesses, their products, services and US manufactured items. In the spirit of entrepreneurship and promotion of local companies we would like to share the below article with you.
Polybutylene for Inspectors
by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kenton Shepard
Polybutylene (PB) was a plastic manufactured between 1978 and mid-1995 for use as piping in home plumbing systems. It was inexpensive and offered plenty of advantages over other materials, such as flexibility, ease of installation, resistance to freezing. Pipes made from polybutylene were installed in up to 10 million homes in the Unites States during that period. Read More
How Much Space is Needed Between Deck Boards?
When building a deck the spacing of the decking boards is very important for several reasons. Conventional wood decking should be installed so that when seasoned the decking will have gaps between 1/8″ and 3/8″ or 1/4″. You want plenty of space for water and air to flow between the boards to help them dry and to allow small debris to fall through. This will also allow for expansion and contraction of the decking as the seasons change. Deck board spacing greater than 3/8” can be a hazard, especially for someone wearing high heels or someone in a wheel chair. Ultimately, the goal is to have consistent spacing and for the deck boards to be in a straight line, spaced far enough apart to breath, and close enough together not be a safety concern.
Are Multi-Million Dollar Inspection Firms Best For You?
Best Choice Home Inspections is your independently owned and local home inspector. “I am not a large corporation or a mega-firm. I’m your neighbor. I understand local conditions that affect your home and your home inspection. I take the time and care with every inspection to keep the quality high because I’m there. You can’t get that from the mega-firms.”
-John Woodall
Best Choice Home Inspections