When evaluating moisture damage in an attic there may be conditions that appear to contradict each other, such as, those seen in the featured photograph and Figure 1. However, a closer and more thoughtful examination indicates that the different appearances… Read More
Author Archives: Jerry Prugar
Christmas is a Happy Reminder of the Greatest Gift I Ever Received
The following article was printed in the Cleveland Plain Dealer on January 9, 1999: . THE PLAIN DEALER Religion Section January 9, 1999 How faith filled void in one life By Jerry Prugar For 41 years I followed the religion… Read More
Visible Signs of Rafter Thrust
In common rafter framing, the rafters support the weight of the roof and snow (or live load) by pushing against the ridge board (and opposing rafters) at the top and pushing outward and downward at the tops of the supporting… Read More
Happy Thanksgiving (2020)
This year I am expressing my thankfulness for the Word of God. The Bible is a constant and clear source of truth and comfort in these days that seem to be filled with deceptions and distress. If you would have… Read More
Eight Myths About Hell – Happy Halloween 2020
Hell is a popular topic and commonly discussed in a flippant manner, especially during this time of the year. Sam Storms of Bridgeway Church, Oklahoma City addresses eight popular myths about Hell. I think he is right on target, and… Read More
Poor Handling of Roof Runoff
Basement walls not only support the floor framing above, but also retain earth and groundwater from the basement area. A basement wall commonly retains earth backfill and groundwater by spanning vertically between the basement floor and the wood framing above… Read More
Damage from an Explosion Within a Dwelling
An explosion generates sudden, excessive air pressures. Excessive air pressures produce a wave of air that moves outward in all directions (radially) away from the origin of the explosion. The pressure from the wave of air decreases in magnitude as… Read More
Happy Labor Day 2020!
Work is good for the body & the soul, ….. And whatsoever mine eyes desired I kept not from them, I withheld not my heart from any joy; for my heart rejoiced in all my labor: and this was my… Read More