An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow from draining. As water backs up behind the dam, it can leak through the roof and cause damage to walls, ceilings, insulation and other areas. How do ice dams form? Ice dams are formed by
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Category: Commercial
Inspecting the Crawl Space of a Commercial or Residential Property
(Actual footage during an inspection – looking for a plumbing leak) Inspect Montana’s first approach to every inspection is to look directly at all aspects of the property. There are times when parts of the property are structured such that we are not able to get to them due to space limitations or heights or
Read MoreSeptic Systems – Complete Guide
Septic Systems Septic systems treat and disperse relatively small volumes of wastewater from individual and small numbers of homes and commercial buildings. Septic system regulation is usually a state and local responsibility. The EPA provides information to homeowners and assistance to state and local governments to improve the management of septic systems to prevent failures
Read MoreMy Property is Contaminated by Methamphetamine Smoke – Now What?
You have been a property owner for years with a good rent flow. It is time to move on from a particular property, so you have decided to sell. You find a great RE Agent and list your property for sale. A buyer comes along and loves the property and now you are under contract.
Read MoreBuilding Orientation for Optimum Energy
Building orientation is the practice of facing a building so as to maximize certain aspects of its surroundings, such as street appeal, to capture a scenic view, for drainage considerations, etc. With rising energy costs, it’s becoming increasingly important for builders to orient buildings to capitalize on the Sun’s free energy. For developers and builders, orienting
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