Best Home Inspection Company This Side Of The River!

Certainty Home Inspection in my opinion is one of the best inspection companies on this side of the river. They have always been fair, honest and very respectful of my buyers and sellers. My buyers love the ease of reading the inspection report and how they break things down for them. Certainty will be on the top of my list as recommended home inspectors. Kathy Striby Prudential Parks and Weisberg Jeffersonville Indiana 47130

Sealing A Door Against The Weather

Weather Stripping A Window Or Door

In Indiana and Kentucky, all home inspectors will tell you to use weather stripping in your home to seal air gaps around movable joints, such as windows or doors.
To determine how much weather stripping you will need, add the perimeters of all windows and doors to be weather stripped and then buy just a little extra to allow for waste.

Selection
Choose a type of weather stripping that will withstand the friction, weather, temperature changes, and wear and tear of opening or closing of the door or window. For example, when applied to a door bottom or threshold, weather stripping can drag on carpet. Weather stripping in a window sash must accommodate the sliding of panes—up and down, sideways, or out. You want the weather stripping you choose to seal well when the door or window is closed while allowing it to open freely but also allow it to open freely.
Choose a product for each specific location. Felt and open-cell foams tend to be inexpensive, susceptible to weather, visible, and inefficient at blocking airflow. However, the ease of applying these materials may make them valuable in low-traffic areas. Vinyl, which is slightly more expensive, holds up well and resists moisture. Metals are also available, last for years and are affordable
Applying Weather stripping
Weather stripping supplies and techniques range from simple to some difficulty. Consult the instructions on the weather stripping package. Here are a few basic guidelines:
• Weather stripping should be applied to clean and dry surfaces in 20° temperatures or above.
• Measure the weather stripping and the area twice before you cut anything.
• Apply weather stripping against both surfaces. The material should compress when the window or door is shut.
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When weather stripping doors:
• Choose the correct door sweeps and thresholds for the bottom of the doors.
• Weather strip the entire door jamb.
• Apply one strip along each side.
• Make sure the weather stripping meets tightly at the corners.
• Use a thickness that causes the weather stripping to tightly press between the door and the door jamb when the door closes, without making it difficult to shut.

For sealing a window, apply weather stripping between the sash and the frame. The weather stripping should not interfere with the window operation.

For more information on weather stripping, ask your Indiana & Louisville home inspector when you have your home inspection performed.

House Windows

Indiana home Inspector would like to share some information about window efficiency in the Southern Indiana and Louisville area. Windows provide our homes with light, warmth, and ventilation but in the winter time they can lack on performance. Placing your hand against a window pane on a cold day proves the point. If the pane feels cold, there’s a good chance you can reduce your energy costs by either insulating your windows or installing new ones. Insulating with drapes is a low cost fix to drafty windows and reduce heat loss up to 10 percent and in the summer months they can block out the heat, providing a 33%reduction in heat gain. Interior storm windows are another fix and consist of flexible or rigid plastic installed over existing window panes. If you decide to purchase new windows, be sure to choose energy efficient models that will save heating and cooling costs all year long. Energy Star has established a set of energy performance ratings tailored to four climate zones across the US to guide you in selecting new windows. These ratings are broken down into several catagories although U-Factor and Solar Heat Gain Coeffiecient (SHGC) are the most basic. U-Factor simply measures how easily heat can flow through a window, not counting direct sunlight. The lower the number the more energy efficient it is. SHGC measures how much heat from sunlight can be absorbed by the window. A high number means the window remains effective at collecting heat during the winter. A low number provides greater shading ability and may be best for Southern climates. For Indiana U-Factor of .40 or lower and a SHGC of .55 or greater works best. For more info visit www.energystar.gov

Most Professional Home Inspection Company In Southern Indiana!

Certainty Home Inspections is certainly one of the most professional home inspection companies in the Southern Indiana area. Vince Hopper EXP Realty

New Albany Home Inspector inspects homes for sale in New Albany IN!

Diane Thomas’ first time home buyer had a home inspection from Certainty. I welcomed both the buyer and her father to the inspection and to ask any questions they may have. Certainty had the computer monitor, color photos, and report that we went over thoroughly at the home after his 2 hour inspection was made. Not only did William answer the questions the new buyer’s father had, he gave both the buyer and her father tips of home ownership. He took an additional 1 hour explaining items and home tips. It was much appreciated and they have told everyone to use Certainty. Diane K. Thomas Coldwell Banker McMahan

Best Home Inspection Service In Our Marketplace!

I feel confident that William has one of the best inspection services in our marketplace and feel my clients are treated respectfully and receive the service they deserve. Rob Millman Coldwell Banker South Central Realty

New Albany Real Estate Inspection Done Right!

I have never had as much success than I’ve had with Certainty Home Inspections. They do a fantastic job with keeping your clients informed from beginning to end. Thank you for your wonderful service to me AND my clients! Amanda Braden Schuler Bauer Real Estate Services New Albany Indiana 47150

New Albany Indiana Home Inspection Company Does A Remarkable Job!

Your company does a remarkable job! Thanks for always keeping me informed on the inspections with your emails and phone calls. I always have a better feeling when I know Certainty is performing the home inspection. Keep up the good work! Jane Kelley Semonin New Albany Indiana 47150

Damage From Carpenter Ants

Carpenter ant damage in styrofoam insulation.
When this is happening you can hear the ants chewing the insulation and spitting it out. This is one of the things t hat show that carpenter ants do not digest the material that they are chewing. They do the same thing in wood. They are making galleries where they can put their larvae and pupa until they hatch out into ants. This kind of damage has now been found in Icynene Insulation. Carpenter ants certainly have the ability to chew Icynene.

Louisville Home Inspector Tells About Overgrown Vegetation

Keeping vegetation trimmed back from a structure helps avoid moisture related concerns, staining of the siding and keeps thieves from having a place to hide. Avoid promoting insect infestation by keeping the shrubs trimmed around your home. By removing these unwanted shrubs and trees, you’ll give your home the ventilation it needs to avoid these unwanted problems, keeping your home safe. Your Louisville home inspector will most likely point this minor problem out to you when you have your home inspection performed on your new Louisville real estate.

 

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