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Downspouts

March 11, 2016/0 Comments/in Blog, On-Going Home Maintenance, Spring Home Maintenance/by Scott Price

Downspouts

Downspouts are designed to drain water from the gutters and discharge it a safe distance away from the foundation. They often discharge directly onto the ground, but through the use of extensions and other devices, they should be configured in such a way that roof runoff does not saturate the soil at or beneath the foundation.

Water from a downspout that discharges next to the home’s foundation can wash away soil from beneath the wall, leaving the foundation unsupported in large areas. If too much of the wall loses support, it may settle unevenly or even crack. This can lead to moisture intrusion or even flooding in the basement or crawlspace, not to mention costly repairs.

Downspouts should connect to the gutters securely and be free of debris. They should have some device (such as an extension or splashblock) that will carry runoff away from the foundation before discharging it to the soil. Clogged downspouts will cause runoff to overflow the gutter, which can create hazardous and unsightly puddles.

Some downspouts may be tied into perimeter drains, and this can be a problem when the ground is frozen. Ice may prevent the system from working. When this happens, some homeowners may disconnect the downspout, but they may never re-connect them, which can create new problems.

Interior Downspouts

In-roof gutters sometimes connect to downspouts installed inside the exterior walls. In older homes, these downspouts are made of metal and eventually corrode and leak. Internal downspout leakage can sometimes go unnoticed for long enough to do considerable structural damage, such as decay of home’s the wooden framing.

Now that you know more about what can go wrong when you neglect regular roof-drainage maintenance, you’ll hopefully be less likely to put off cleaning out those gutters. Your home will thank you!

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Guttering Material

March 9, 2016/0 Comments/in Blog, Spring Home Maintenance/by Scott Price

Aluminum

Seamless Aluminum guttering is the most common type of gutter material for modern homes. You will still find Galvanized steel guttering in older homes. If they’re painted, it may be difficult to tell steel gutters from aluminum just by looking. You can tell the difference by tapping on them with your finger or by using a magnet (aluminum will not react). They’re durable but not invulnerable to damage, which can include dents from hail or windblown debris and separation due to age or improper installation.

Galvanized Metal

Galvanized metal gutters are subject to corrosion, especially if debris has been allowed to accumulate. Debris holds moisture next to the metal, so watch for corrosion in gutters that have tree branches hanging over them. Corrosion often starts at the seams and spreads from there. Guttering is designed to channel water away from your home. Downspouts can become damaged and or clogged, causing water to build up. This adds a tremendous amount of weight to the guttering system. If not addressed quickly, this can lead to damage to your eaves and expensive repairs.

Copper Guttering

Copper gutters generally last a long time compared to steel and vinyl, but they’re the most expensive type and, therefore, less common. Vinyl gutters are comparatively inexpensive and can be made to match different colors and styles. However, depending on their quality, they can be fragile, and you may find them broken or disconnected at vulnerable points in the system. They can be repaired using special adhesives, but replacement may be necessary if damage is severe or extensive.

Gutter Installation

Problems with installation range from improperly sloped gutters to gutters that are loose or poorly attached. You may be able to identify improper slope by observing standing water in the gutter, or the accumulation of sediment in portions of the gutter away from the downspouts. You can check the slope from the ground by looking at the margins between the gutter and roof or the gutter and fascia. On homes with steeper roofs, the gutters may need to be installed using standoffs to help ensure that runoff doesn’t overshoot them. In areas that experience snowfall, it’s not unusual to find gutters bent from sliding snow, especially on homes with metal roofs.

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Proper Roof Drainage

March 7, 2016/0 Comments/in Blog, On-Going Home Maintenance, Spring Home Maintenance/by Scott Price

When the Rain Comes

When rainy season is just around the corner in your neck of the woods, you need to be thinking about where all that water is going to go. Make sure your home’s roof has proper roof drainage. When it’s doing its job properly, it will easily route water away from your home and foundation.

Take a Look

Next time you are outside your home with some good daylight, take a look at the surfaces you can see from the ground. Make sure there are no trees or branches withing 5 feet of your roofs surface. Also look for any debris that may have accumulated over the winter. If you see either, make a plan to remove both safely as soon as possible. A little money spent now on a handyman could save you big bucks down the road.

Guttering

Guttering is one of the best ways to channel water where you want it to go. While cleaning out the gutters may not be everyone’s favorite home-maintenance task, gutters filled with debris will not drain properly. Ice dams can form in freezing weather, which can essentially shut down your roof’s entire drainage system, possibly forcing unwanted moisture in through your roof and attic. Also, if runoff from the roof is allowed to discharge too close to the home’s foundation, either because of neglected gutter maintenance or even improper system installation, serious structural problems can develop that can compromise the stability of the entire home. That’s why it’s essential that you monitor and maintain your roof-drainage system.

Installation

The most common roof-drainage system in residential construction is gutters hung from the roof edge attached to downspouts. The gutters may be open or covered on top, with seams, or seamless. The gutters should be connected to downspouts that direct water away from the home’s foundation. The downspout may lead down to a concrete splash block that prevents water from draining directly into the soil next to the foundation.

The gutter problems you discover may be related to the materials from which the gutters are made, the quality of the installation, environmental conditions, or a combination of all three.

Check back for more information on keeping the water away from your home

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Oklahoma Earthquakes

March 4, 2016/0 Comments/in Blog, On-Going Home Maintenance/by Scott Price

Before an Earthquake

At the writing of this article, Social Media is blowing up with post about the rash of large earthquakes most of us have experienced lately. Last I checked, we have had 7 today alone. One thing I have not seen is how to prepare you home and loved ones for these now daily occurrences.

So, next time you are out running errands, be thinking about items on this list to gather. Next time you sit down with your family, take a moment to talk about these steps:

Have earthquake supplies on hand, including enough food (good options are canned water-packed meats; high protein breakfast or granola bars; canned or dried fruit; and canned or powdered milk), water (1 gallon per person per day) and paper products for supplies for at least 72 hours; medications you might need and personal hygiene kits; pet food; baby supplies; heavy boots and layers of extra clothing; blankets, sleeping bags; freshly stocked first-aid kit; flashlights; portable radio.
Move beds away from windows and glass skylights, which could shatter.
Remove or brace heavy pictures or shelves hanging above beds.
Secure top heavy furniture, bookcases or china cabinets to studs in walls.
Place emergency power failure lights in hallways, bathrooms and bedrooms.
Secure cabinet doors with latches.
Attach any heavy objects suspended from the ceiling to studs.
Secure your water heater to the wall with a thick metal strap.
Consult a structural engineer to make sure that your home is bolted to the foundation and that the structure is properly reinforced.
Consult with an engineer on the adequacy of your chimney.
Designate a person outside your area as a message center.
Have a family earthquake plan for clarity on who will pick up the kids, who’s in charge of pets, and where you’ll meet after a quake.
Make sure you have adequate insurance coverage.

Sources: The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the American Red Cross

Mother Nature

If you have lived in Oklahoma for at least a decade, you probably consider yourself somewhat of an expert on severe weather and tornadoes. At the time of this article’s creation in 2016, we are arguably the earthquake capitol of the planet. Now that Oklahoma earthquakes are a thing, we need to become experts on another way Mother Nature lets us know who’s boss.

As spring approaches and we spend more time outside (hopefully!), we need to be on the lookout for changes in our homes that may need to be addressed before they become bigger, more expensive problems.

Here is a list that FEMA has put out of things to check as you move in and around your home.

Check The External House Structure

• Survey all portions of your house to see if any part collapsed or sustained damage.

• See if the house shifted on its foundation, or fell away from the foundation in any place.

• Check to see if the house is noticeably leaning, or looks tilted from a distance.

• Look for severe cracks or openings, especially around outdoor steps or porches.

• If inside the house, check to see if you are experiencing seriously increased vibrations from passing trucks and buses.

• Inspect for cracks in external walls. Check to see if existing cracks in the walls are getting bigger.

• Check to see if mortars are separating from the blocks.

• Look for sink holes or large divots in the ground next to the foundation.

Check The Chimneys

• Look for cracks between the chimney and the exterior wall or the roof.

• Look for cracks in the liner.

• Check to see if there is unexplained debris in the fireplace.

Check Utilities

• Are the power lines to your house are noticeably sagging?

• Is the water heater leaning or tilted?

• Make sure all the water connections, dry-pipes, toilets, faucets are secure.

Check the Inside Of the House

• Check to see if doors and windows are harder to open, and if doors do not shut properly.

• Check to see if the roof is leaking. Look for water damage to the ceiling.

• Check to see if the furnace has shifted in any way, and if ducts and exhaust pipes are connected and undamaged.

• If inside the house, check to see if you are experiencing unexplained draftiness. Look for cracks in the walls, poorly aligned window frames, and loosened exterior siding. They can all let in breezes.

• Check to see if the floor is separated from walls or stairwells inside the house.

• Look for cracks between walls and built-in fixtures such as lights, cupboards or bookcases.

• Look for gaps around plumbing pipes that exit the foundation wall.

Aron Ralston pointed this fact out in his book Between a Rock and a Hard Place years ago. Everything in our environment is moving. Some things move quickly, and some move very slowly, but everything is moving.

The ground beneath us is moving much more quickly these days, so be on the lookout for problems that may compromise your homes well being

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Overhead Garage Door Maintenance

March 1, 2016/0 Comments/in Blog, Home Safety, On-Going Home Maintenance, Spring Home Maintenance/by Scott Price

Getting Started

Stand inside the garage and close the garage door. Pay attention to all the various moving parts — springs, rollers and hinges. Note the movement of the door parts and those on the overhead track system, as well as the garage door opening system. Overhead Garage Door Maintenance is going to address all of these moving parts.

First Step

Wipe away cobwebs, dust, grime and buildup on the door hinges, springs and other moving hardware. This can be down with a broom or a specialty tool you can pick up at your neighborhood hardware store. Climb a step stool, if necessary, to wipe away buildup or obstructions on the track system overhead, as well as on the rollers on the garage door track. Avoid ladders since getting too high off the ground will cause disorientation.

Lubrication

Squirt small amounts of silicone spray or a couple of drops of oil into the moving parts on the garage door itself, such as the hinges, roller pin, roller mount brackets, and springs, and cable drums. Open the door halfway and repeat the process. Open and close the door a few times to encourage the oil to lubricate moving areas. Spray additional lubricant if needed. Wipe away lubricant that drips using a clean rag.

Keeping on Track

Place the step stool under one of the tracks if you cannot comfortably reach or see the inner track area overhead. Open the garage door and spray silicone lubricant into the centers of the rollers that ride on the track on each side. Next apply some silicon lubricant to the center “J” track to keep it moving smoothly. Close and open the door several times to allow the lubricant to flow. Wipe away any drips to prevent collections of dirt and dust.

Your garage door should now be ready for many more months of smooth operation!

As with any home maintenance, always think safety. Safety glasses are recommended as well as following safety warnings on step stools and ladders used. Refer to any owners manual you have on your Overhead Garage Door for specific maintenance tips

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Garage Door Maintenance

February 26, 2016/0 Comments/in Blog, Home Safety, On-Going Home Maintenance, Spring Home Maintenance/by Scott Price

The Spring

A common cause of garage door spring failure is rust. A buildup of rust increases coil friction on the moving spring. Combine that with the corrosive damage of the rust itself, and you have everything you need for early torsion spring or extension spring failure. A little garage door maintenance on your part can keep rust at bay and increase the life of your garage door springs. Every three months or so, spray on some silicone based lubricant, or add a few drops light machine oil (10, 20 or 30 weight), or better yet some 3 in 1 oil. This keeps the spring lubricated and prevents harmful rust buildup.

WD-40

You may be thinking why not WD-40? WD-40 is essentially kerosene and a carrier/spray. Nice for cleaning metal, loosening things up, etc., like a penetrating oil, but NO long-term lubricant properties. The “WD” in WD40 stands for “Water Dispersant”, which is what WD-40 primarily is, not a lubricant.

Talking Springs

Did you know that your garage door springs will let you know when they’ve about reached the breaking point? It sounds crazy but it’s true – if you know what to look for. While raising and lowering the door a few times, listen carefully for any squeaking noises. This is the sound of hinges that need to be lubricated. Your garage door hinges will generally need to be lubricated once a year. This is a great preventive maintenance tip to add to your spring cleaning to-do list.

Emergency Release

Part of garage door maintenance is to ensure you can open the door without power to the opener. To test this, with the garage door closed pull the red-handled emergency release cord(its a good practice to check this once a year and make sure other family members know how it operates). This disconnects the door from the opener, allowing you to open your door by hand.

Spring Strength

The next step is to lower your door all the way down, then raise it to about two feet off the ground and let go(making sure the path is clear or items or body parts of course). Good springs will prevent gravity from pulling down the weight of the door. Did your door stay in place with little downward slide? If yes, your springs are still working fine. But if the door feels very heavy and sags, your springs are showing their age and starting to wear. Contact your garage door contractor for a thorough inspection. Remember these springs are dangerous and repairs are best left to the professionals.

A little lubricant will do wonders in keeping the springs operating smoothly

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Overhead Garage Door Opener

February 25, 2016/0 Comments/in Blog, Home Safety, On-Going Home Maintenance, Spring Home Maintenance/by Scott Price

Vehicle Door Opener

Remember when you were a kid and you came and went through the front door? Well, times have changed. Now so many of us come and go through the garage thanks to an often forgotten about convenience know as the Overhead Garage Door Opener. Like us, and everything else in your home, it too has a life span(8-12 years).

Components

Your overhead door is comprised of several different components including the motor, torsion or extension springs, rollers, roller brackets, and hinges that work in harmony to provide us access to our abode with a touch of a button. There is a trolley on the garage door opener rail that connects to the garage door itself by way of a “J” bar. It is called a J bar because it looks like the letter “J”. The trolley is pulled along by a chain, screw, or belt that the motor turns and operates. components need regular maintenance to continue operating smoothly.

Contrary to what most people believe, the garage door motor does not lift the heavy garage door. Most of the actual heavy lifting comes from the springs that are connected to the torsion system. The electric power only controls how far and how hard the garage door actually opens and closes.

Wear and Tear

Torsion springs simply wear out over time. How much time? Ten thousand seems to be the magic number – that’s the number of cycles the average spring will last. One cycle equals your garage door being opened and then closed. Going to work in the morning, then home again at night adds up to two cycles a day. That’s not so bad if you’re a bachelor hermit.

On the other hand, if your “significant other” runs errands during the day, if you have teenagers in and out of the garage, or if you have younger kids opening and closing the garage door to get their bikes and sporting equipment – you’re going to burn through ten thousand cycles a lot faster. An active family could easily use up ten thousand cycles in as little as a year.

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Un-grounded Outlets

February 16, 2016/0 Comments/in Blog, Home Safety/by Scott Price

Un-grounded outlets are a safety hazard and are in violation of the building and national wiring codes. They need be made safe immediately.

Newer Wiring
In homes where all the outlets were installed with a ground, any failure of the ground must be corrected by replacing the failing outlet, or replacing and/or reconnecting the ground wire. In many cases the open ground on one outlet is the result of a disconnected wire at another outlet. A wire disconnected from one outlet will disconnect the ground service from all the outlets down line.

Older Wiring
In older homes the original wiring did not have ground wire connected to the outlets. These ungrounded outlets are easily distinguished by their two hole / slot configuration verses the newer grounded type of outlet that has three holes / slots. Un-grounded outlets that have two holes / slots used in a home that was originally wired in this manner and has not been rewired are considered acceptable.

Where the Problem Begins
The problems for the owners of older homes start when grounded type outlets are substituted for the un-grounded type without the necessary rewiring that adds a ground wire to the new three prong grounded type outlet. Grounded type (three hole / slot) outlets may not be substituted for un-grounded outlets unless a ground wire is connected.
An exception to this rule is allowed by the National Electric Code, when the outlet is protected by a ground fault interrupter (GFI or GFCI).

The Fixes
There are two fixes available for those home owners who do not want to rewire the entire house. The first fix uses Ground Fault Interrupters. There are two types of GFI available, one takes the place of the regular circuit breaker in the load center or the main service panel. The second type that is available takes the place of the standard outlet and replaces it with a special GFI protected outlet. These are commonly used in the kitchens and bathrooms of newer homes. Most people know them for their black and red reset buttons. You can even purchase adapters that you simply plug in.

The second fix
In many older homes the outlet mounting box was grounded but the outlet was not, if this the case it is possible to use a jumper between the mounting box and the grounding screw on the new grounded type outlet. This type of ground may not be adequate for surge protectors. (see below)

Surge Protectors
A surge protector plugged into an un-grounded outlet will not operate as the manufacturer intended. When a large surge or spike hits, the surge protector uses the ground wire to take the “hit” away from the protected equipment and send it safely to ground. If the surge or spike is not sent to ground by the surge protector it will destroy the delicate electronics you were trying to protect. The warranty offered by the surge protectors manufacturer offer, is only valid if the surge protector is used in a properly grounded outlet.

Source: www.greatinspector.co

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

February 14, 2016/0 Comments/in Blog/by sherineprice

Happy Valentine’s Day from Home Run Inspections!

LOVE is in the air this month!

Best Wishes for a LOVE-Filled & Prosperous February 2016!

Here are a Few of Our Favorite Quotes & Tips to Help you Add More “LOVE” to your Life this Month:

LOVE Your Home:

“Where we LOVE is Home; Home that Our Feet May Leave, but Not Our Hearts.”
Oliver Wendell Holmes

*Replace Furnace Filters
*Clean Range Hood Filter & Fan
*Check the Charge on Your Fire Extinguisher
*Vacuum Your Clothes Dryer Exhaust Vent, Refrigerator Coils, & HVAC Vents & Returns
*Clean Sink & Shower Drains
*Test Smoke Detectors & Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Make Sure They Have Not Expired, & Make Sure You Have Them In All of the Recommended Locations
*Compile a Home Inventory Inside and Out for Insurance Purposes in Case of theft, fire or natural disaster
*Follow our Blog for Home Maintenance Tips That Preserve & Create Value in Your Investments

LOVE Your Business & Clients (or Friends & Family, if you don’t have a Business):

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did,
but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ~ Maya Angelou

*Keep Your Sphere of Influence (or Friends & Family) Contacts Database System Thorough, Up-To-Date & Organized with Everyone You Know & Come in Contact With
*Implement a Great System for Staying in Touch with Them on a Regular & Personal Basis (Holidays, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Home Anniversaries, Thank You’s, Special Events, Get-Togethers, etc)
*Build Those Relationships
*Watch the Repeat & Referral Business Stream In Abundantly (or Strengthened Relationships, Friendships)
*Give Them Your Very Best, Above & Beyond, Exceeding Expectations, Outstanding, ExtraOrdinary Client Service (or Friendship)
*Close More Deals, Make More Money, & Make More Raging Fans who Refer More People to You & Grow Your Business! (or More Satisfaction from Strong Friendships and Relationships)

LOVE Your Family:

“In Family Life, LOVE is the Oil that Eases Friction, the Cement that Binds Closer Together,
and the Music that Brings Harmony.” ~ Eva Burrows

Show Your Family & Friends How Much You LOVE Them:

*Write them a LOVE Letter of Appreciation
*Create Homemade Valentine Cards; Make some Extra Cards to Hand Out Throughout the Day Where-ever You Go
*Give them a Homemade Gift Certificate for a Back Rub or Foot Massage Every Night for a Month
*At a Meal, Take Time for Each Person to Share an Appreciation for Each Other Person
*Make a Little Time for Yourself to Give Thanks for Those You LOVE
*A Valentine Chain: Call Someone Dear, Pass the Phone Around so Each Person Tells Them How Much They LOVE Them, then *Ask that Person to “Pass it Forward” and Call Someone Dear to Them
*Surround Yourself with LOVE, Treat Yourself to Something Special, Listen to Only Happy LOVE Songs All Day
*Take Valentines to a Nursing Home, Hospital, or Soup Kitchen
*”In the End, the LOVE you Take is Equal to the Love you Make.” ~ Paul McCartney

LOVE Your Spirit:

“LOVE is what we are Born with. Fear is what we have Learned here.
The Spiritual Journey is the unlearning of Fear and the Acceptance of LOVE back into our Hearts.”
~ Marianne Williamson

*Make Time for Yourself & Your Connection to Spirit via Prayer, Meditation, Nature, Music, Children, Family, Friends, Art, Crafts, Hobbies, Vacations, etc.
*Open Your Heart; Look for Ways that You Can Express LOVE to Everyone, Especially Yourself! Be of Service to Others as Often as Possible.
*Know Your Intentions Intimately, Set Them High, & Reinforce Them Every Day
*Forgive Yourself & Others; Learn to Let Go & Let God & Intuition Guide You
*Embrace the Unknown; Step out of Your Comfort Zone as Often as Possible; Cultivate Courage; Embrace Vulnerability
*Revere & Appreciate the Holiness in Everyone & Everything; Practice Gratitude Daily; it Keeps your Mind in a Positive Place!
*Maintain Balance in Your Life; Simplify, Simplify, Simplify
*Build Integrity & Excellence in All that You Do, Say, Create, & “Be

”

“LOVE Yourself First, and Everything Else falls in Line.
You Really Have to LOVE Yourself to Get Anything Done in this World.” ~ Lucille Ball

Have a Blessed, LOVE-Filled, Wonderful Valentine’s Day & February 2016!

From Your Friends at Home Run Inspections,
Scott & Sherine Price

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