by Chuck McClain | Sep 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX or XLPE) is a flexible plastic (polymer) tubing pipe primarily used in both hot and cold-water distribution plumbing systems. During the past two decades in the United States, PEX has also become a common alternative to copper, polyvinyl... by Chuck McClain | Jun 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
Electrical circuit breakers manufactured by the Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) Company, and Stab-Lok® models in particular, have the potential to fail to trip in the case of an overload or short-circuit. A circuit breaker that fails to trip or that is conducting... by Chuck McClain | Apr 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
The presence of various historically-deficient building materials such as polybutylene piping, fire-retardant treated plywood, and aluminum branch wiring is considered a “red flag” by real estate investors, managers, and lenders. The identification of these... by Chuck McClain | Feb 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
We recently performed an assessment in an area of Illinois that was extensively mined for coal in the first half of the last century. The neighborhood of the property was situated on top of former mining operations which resulted in land and building movement from...