7 Types of Home Additions and How to Choose One
A home addition adds finished living space to an existing home. Sooner or later, an addition is a universal desire of most homeowners. Even homeowners who claim that their house is big enough may, from time to time, want a bigger kitchen, an extra bedroom, or a larger bathroom. Enter the home addition. Home additions […]
Protecting Your Home from Storm Water Damage
A heavy rainstorm has finally stopped. Or maybe a long winter has finally ended, and the deep snows have begun to melt. While good weather may seem like a relief, the potential for water damage may just be beginning. Storm water runoff can quickly overwhelm natural and manmade systems, leading to flooding and property damage. […]
Flat Roof vs. Pitched Roof
What Is A Pitched Roof? A pitched roof is probably the type of roof you think of when you’re thinking of a typical house. Any roof that has a peak and slopes downward is considered a pitched roof. They are the most common roofing style. Advantages Pitched roofs tend to have a longer lifespan compared […]
Vaulted Ceilings: The Pros and Cons
Vaulted ceilings aren’t just for church anymore. These highfalutin room lids can be an impressive statement that can add space and natural light and transform a plain-Jane living room into your own shrine to good taste in home design. What is a vaulted ceiling? Over the years, the phrase “vaulted ceiling” has grown to encompass […]
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Timelapse Video
A Timelapse video of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) being built. https://youtu.be/OHV3LgdhAPQ?si=aUgedtp0dGltNmne
7 Signs You Should Put Off A Home Renovation
What are the signs that it’s time to pump the brakes on your home renovation plans? We asked a number of construction and real estate experts to tap into their own experiences and share the situations in which they would recommend you delay the project—or avoid it altogether. 1.) You plan to cut corners on […]
What Is A Home Inspection?
What is a home inspection? Before we get into specifics, let’s clarify what a home inspection means. A home inspection is a third-party evaluation of a home’s structure, systems, and other key features that helps determine the true value of the home. The vast majority of home sales require an inspection before the sale is […]
Are You Ready For Snow Season
For those who live in snow areas, here is a great video providing tips for removing snow from your roof which can help prevent roof collapse or damage. If your roof experiences any damages this winter season, Don’t hesitate to contact Jackson and Sands Engineering. We would to help!
Deck Sagging
Why Do Decks Sag? In most cases, sagging decks are completely preventable. The reason most decks sag is because they were built improperly in the first place. There are certain soils that may not be suitable to support a deck when not treated properly, and over time your deck will start to sink into the […]
Foundation Cracks
Foundations are essential to every building structure. They serve to distribute the vertical load of building materials, occupants, and belongings to the soil. Foundations also keep the soil around and under the building from pushing it out of position. Therefore, when you discover an issue with the foundation, there is a need for considerable concern. […]