• What is a Direct Vent Fireplace?,David Campbell

    What is a Direct Vent Fireplace?

    What is a Direct Vent Fireplace? I was on site at some new construction in Bellbrook and wanted to discuss fireplaces. The picture most of us have in our minds when we think of a fireplace is the traditional masonry (hand built by a brick mason) fireplace with the brick chimney that Santa slides dow

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  • Asbestos Floor Tiles,David Campbell

    Asbestos Floor Tiles

    Asbestos Floor Tiles If you have original floor tiles in your home and it was built from the 1950’s to 1980 there is a good chance they contain asbestos. Here in the Dayton OH area the 9 x 9 tile size is what most inspectors flag as possibly containing asbestos. However, they can also be found in 6

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  • Foundation Corner Crack,David Campbell

    Foundation Corner Crack

    Foundation Corner Crack When a foundation is poured it is as long as it will ever be in its life. It’s got water in it that will slowly dissipate as it cures. It takes a long time of this to fully cure and eventually the foundation contracts just a little bit over time. When new bricks are installed

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