We are often called to evaluate the source of moisture causing mold growth, water damage or wetting of building components in an attic. These investigations commonly conclude with pointing out a roof or siding leak from a breach in the… Read More
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Memorial Day – 2014
How can we thank those who gave their lives for our country? I think President Abraham Lincoln gave the best answer to THAT question in his Gettysburg Address Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this… Read More
This Just Ain’t Right
Also, why does the sign say “Baggage Claim?” I’m not claiming any bags. I am picking up a passenger. Maybe “Arrival Pick-up” would be better? And how about “Departure Drop-off” in lieu of “Ticketing, Check-in, Valet… Read More
Hail Reported at Some Locations in Northeast Ohio (May 12, 2014)
Last night the local television news media was busy reporting on the tornado warnings and the prolonged, heavy rainfall and pretty much ignored the reports of hail in northern Ohio. Throughout the evening, wind speeds were reported to be relatively… Read More
One of the Keys for an Engineering Investigation
In one of the adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Dr. John Watson asks Mr. Holmes how he was going to be able to identify which of the suspects was lying. Mr. Holmes answered, “We look for consistency. Where there is a… Read More
Evaluating the History of a Leaning Garage
Here are a couple tips for evaluating the history of a leaning garage. Sometimes a four foot level is helpful in measuring the lean of a garage. Other times the lean is so obvious, no measurement is needed. … Read More
Attic Wetness – Pattern of Condensation vs Pattern of Leakage
We are often called to evaluate the source of moisture causing mold growth, water damage or wetting of building components. These conditions may be in an attic, a living area, a crawlspace, a basement, a garage, etc. The source of… Read More
Log From a Reporter’s Notebook Regarding Easter (2014)
Who: Jesus Christ, revealed as the second person of the three person God. As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit… Read More