Archive for the ‘home purchases’ Category

Is your families health compromised by breathing bad air

Monday, September 1st, 2008

Determine the real value of your home, and the air that you breathe. A huge amount of time is spent within the walls of a home. We raise our children from cradle upwards to aspiring adults within those walls most of the time.

We sit for hours endlessly watching entertainment and listening to the soothing sounds of music. Yet many homeowners refuse to fix home drainage problems that they know exist. (more…)

Can you inspect a home for signs of groundwater problems

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

What should it tell you if you are looking at a home to buy, and the home has a home groundwater problem in the crawlspace or basement, and there is already a sump pump installed? It should tell you that the sump pump isn’t a solution to the problem.

If the groundwater is still entering the crawlspace or basement, would a reasonable mind assume that the sump pump is a solution to the problem, or a bandaid? (more…)

Oregon Contractor Board June 08 update maintenance schedule for new homes

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

This article is reprinted here-in by AAA Home Drainage, for public information from the Oregon Construction Contractors Newsletter, (CCB), with respect to a subject that I wrote about some months ago. The information is pertinent to all homeowners buying a new home or contracting with a home builder to construct a new home in Oregon. (more…)

Oregon Contractor Board June 08 update on consumer rights for new housing

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

The following information is here-in reprinted from the Oregon Contractors Board Newsletter, in the interests of public protection disclosure, and as a courtesy of AAA Home Drainage.

The information is from the CCB newsletter that explains important rights affecting the homeowner taking possession of new construction in Oregon. (more…)

Hand excavated french drains are the best offense and defense

Monday, December 31st, 2007

The money spent on the installation of hand excavated french drains is without a doubt the best money you can spend on your home to protect the homes value and create a healthy living environment for your family. Hand excavated french drains are largely ignored as a critical step to health with respect to your homes environment and land stability. (more…)

Groundwater entry to the crawl space and basement

Tuesday, December 25th, 2007

Why should you concern yourself with groundwater that enters your crawl space or basement? Good question, and one that I am asked often. The answer bears repeating again. French drains, specifically hand excavated french drains, prevent groundwater from entering your basement or crawl space. Look for their installation in all homes that you intend to purchase. (more…)