In the feature photograph we see where an excavation was performed near a wall. The excavation is nearly alongside the wall and extends well below the bottom of the wall footing, which was about three feet below grade. This type… Read More
Author Archives: Jerry Prugar
Beware of the Flying Debris
We are often told about and shown the destructive power of a tornado, roofs dislodged, buildings partially dismantled, and even neighborhoods leveled. These are real and life threatening, and we need to take cover when given a tornado warning. But… Read More
Intentional Damage? Or Something Else?
Not all shingle tabs that are creased or unsealed by hand lifting are done so with intention to damage. During the replacement or repair of shingles, flashings, or other roof component, shingle tabs are often lifted and bent back to… Read More
Play Ball!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wouldn’t this crown look good on our Tribe this year? Go, Tribe!!!!!!! For tickets to watch the run for the crown, go to the Cleveland Indians website. Read More
The Importance of Crawlspace Ventilation
The decay (and the foot step through the floor in the featured photo) seen here is characteristic of damage from prolonged exposure to excessive moisture. The severity of the decay indicates that the problem has been progressing over a period… Read More
Windy March Living Up to Its Reputation (March 1 & 9, 2017)
If March seems to have been a windy month this year, you would be right. Two of the first nine days of March boast of peak wind gusts up to 61 MPH recorded at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. For those keeping track… Read More
Staining on the Interior & Exterior Faces of the Chimney
What do we have here? The staining on the siding at the chimney at first appears to be a case of roof leakage due to poor chimney flashing (See featured photograph.) However, the moisture staining is relatively uniform with a white… Read More