Aaaaahhhh the tankless water heater. Conjuring images of hot, steamy showers and luxurious baths…even after all the kids have bathed. Tankless water heaters promise an endless supply of hot water. Plus, there’s the energy savings that comes along with a system that isn’t required to keep a huge tank of water hot, and the water […]
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Don’t Ignore Your Tankless Water Heater: Yearly Maintenance Reminder
By Steve on June 15, 2017 in Building & Energy Performance, FYI, Preventive Maintenance, Tips and Techniques, Water management

Be Kind to Your Roof!
We recently had the opportunity to go up on a roof to check for leaks and after a very short time we had a pretty good idea what the cause was. Please don’t let guys go up on your roof and hack at the ice with hammers, axes, and other instruments of destruction. Use a roof […]

So did your basement flood?
By Steve on December 10, 2014 in Building & Energy Performance, Preventive Maintenance, Water management
The safest bet I can make is that I’ll get numerous calls about flooded basements after a long day of heavy rain. Tonight was no exception. There are many reasons basements fill with rain water, from cracks in foundations to water pouring down bulkhead stairs. Tonight all my calls were from the same cause: poorly […]