McCabe Inspections LLC

12/29/2021

Is there anything we can do to reduce the chances of cracks in our new slab? West Coast builder Larry Haun answers this question regarding reducing...

12/28/2021

It’s nice to work with what you have, but why not make the job easier with a space that works with you? This collection of 17 Fine Homebuilding art...

12/27/2021

No-Mold Finished basement where rigid foam insulation sealed with tape and two layers of plywood on the floor create a comfortable space.

12/24/2021

Traditionally, joining copper pipe and fittings required soldered joints. Solderless copper systems, invented in Europe in the 1950s and introduced...

12/21/2021

Great solutions for common problems.

Bouncy floors are one of the most vexing problems faced in houses, both new and old. Contributing editor Mike Guertin teams up with structural engi...

12/21/2021

This is very helpful and “how much would that cost” is one of most common questions I encounter.

In order to quickly produce accurate construction estimates, you need to develop a unit-cost method for estimating your construction projects. In this article, Shawn Van Dkye provides the instructions for how to develop a unit-cost method to estimate construction costs .

12/12/2021

Old-house experts share a safe, conservative approach to fixing a failing timber-frame sill beam.

06/23/2021

Ever wonder what causes dark stains to appear on vinyl/ aluminum wrap under eaves...wonder no more. Most often it’s caused by excessive amounts of loose fill insulation in soffit/ eave.

The air channel gets blocked which increases the temperature at soffit box and a dew point is created on roof decking or vinyl/ aluminum wrap. Moisture permeates through insulation and stains visible sections of soffit vents on exterior.

Other symptoms including ice damming and deterioration of frieze board, molding/ trim, soffit, and fascia.

The solution: Remove excess insulation from soffit box and/ or install baffle vents.

06/09/2021

06/09/2021