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 | Mar 22, 2010 | Uncategorized
When conducting an assessment of the building, we all know to ask the site contacts about the presence of roof leaks, to look for signs of water damage on upper floor ceiling panels, and to look for obvious signs of damage or potential water entry paths on the roof. ...