• You've Heard of Roof Trusses but What are Floor Trusses?,David Campbell

    You've Heard of Roof Trusses but What are Floor Trusses?

    You've Heard of Roof Trusses but What are Floor Trusses? Here’s a picture of a floor truss system from a home I recently sold in Beavercreek. They have a bottom cord, a top cord and triangles in between. They are typically made of 2x4s  and end up being stronger than traditional floor joists of dime

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  • Have You Heard of a HERS Index Related to Real Estate?,David Campbell

    Have You Heard of a HERS Index Related to Real Estate?

    Have You Heard of a HERS Index Related to Real Estate? It stands for HOME ENERGY RATING SYSTEM and it is a nationally accepted standard used to measure the efficiency of a house. It is based upon a scale where a score of 100 is the baseline reference point of a home built to code in 2006. If you sco

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  • What Exactly is a Patio Home Anyway?,David Campbell

    What Exactly is a Patio Home Anyway?

    What Exactly is a Patio Home Anyway? Everyone seems to have a different definition of what a patio home is. It’s important to know what you are buying so let’s set the record straight: Patio Homes are typically single stories but occasionally you’ll find some that are 1.5 stories.A Patio Home is att

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