The photo above is a good example of why proper ventilation is required. Without it not only will you cut the life of your roof in half (if you’re lucky), but you’ll also have a good old mold infestation. The sad part about the above picture is that it is from a home that’s only … What vents?
Recently I was in my workshop working on a project for a good hour or two. It was a cold day in upstate NY and I decided I better bring in some firewood before the winter storm arrived. I got some firewood together and walked inside and immediately was truck with moderate smoke and a … That darn cat!
Having a rotted sill plate can not only be a structural hazard, but it also allows for unwanted pests to nest within your walls. Here is a picture from a job over the summer. While assessing the extent of a rotted sill plate we found a 3.5′ gardener snake nested inside the wall. See him?