Slate Roof Guide – Pros, Cons, Costs and Lifespan
Slate Roof Guide - Pros, Cons, Costs and Lifespan If you're looking at homes in downtown Richmond, you'll inevitably notice the beautiful slate roof tiles. But, if you're more familiar…
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What is Roof Flashing? – Code, Purpose, and Types
What is Roof Flashing? – Code, Purpose, and Types Flashing isn’t a word most people associate with roofs. Instead, most people think of police lights or Bourbon Street during Mardis…
Rafters VS Roof Trusses: Complete Structural Guide
Rafters And Roof Trusses: Complete Structural Guide When it comes to your roof/attic structure, there are two primary construction types: rafters and roof trusses. Knowing the difference between rafters and…
3-tab shingles vs. laminated shingles
3-Tab Shingles Vs. Laminated Shingles (Architectural) Juan Jimenez January 19th, 2023 Home GuidesRoofing Roof replacement is about as fun as visiting the dentist: expensive, time-consuming, and necessary for the long-term…
Top 5 Roofing Materials in Virginia
Top 5 Roofing Materials in Virginia Juan Jimenez October 18th, 2022 Home GuidesRoofing Replacing your roof sucks. It’s expensive, you don’t know which roofing contractor to call, and you don’t…
How to Choose Replacement Windows
How to Choose Replacement Windows Choosing replacement windows can be overwhelming. There are so many new windows to choose from. There are double hung, single hung casement windows and sliders.…
Decking Material Calculator
Free Decking Material Calculator Juan Jimenez June 9th, 2022 Home Guideshome upgrades This decking material calculator will help you calculate the number of boards, nails, and gallons of stain needed…
Best Ladder For Homeowners – 2025
Best Ladders for Homeowners - 2025 I have an obsession with ladders. Although home inspectors are not required to have, carry, or use ladders, I own about 20 ladders between…
Hurricane Preparation Tips
Hurricane Preparation Tips From a Home Inspector These hurricane preparation tips are based on my experience as a Richmond, home inspector. Obviously, the advice might be slightly different in Florida,…
Home Guide: Best AC and Furnace Filters (2025)
Best AC and Furnace Filters (2025) Buying Guide Most homeowners at least know that their HVAC system(heating, ventilation, air conditioning) has a filter and needs to be changed. But, based…
6 Tax Free Weekend Buys for the Home
From the Home Inspector Perspective The unbearable heat wave of July is over. This morning was actually cool, crisp, and refreshing. All I could think about was fall, the kids…
