Serving home buyers, home sellers, homeowners and real estate professionals across North America.Serving home buyers, home sellers, homeowners and real estate professionals across North America.

OPEN THE DOORHow long can you really keep it

M O T I V A T I O NS A F E T Y S E N S E

H O U S E W A T C H M A I N T E N A N C EInterior Leaks

Ever had trouble fi guring out when its time to fi nally part ways with everyday household items? Here are some suggestions for just how long you should keep them – as well as how to safely squeeze a little more life out of them before throwing them away.

TOOTHBRUSHTime to toss: Three months–or after you’ve been sick.Keep it fresher longer: After each brushing, rinse the toothbrush under hot water while running your thumb over the bristles. This ensures its completely clean and helps the bristles keep their shape. Every week or so, soak it for an hour in a cup of hydrogen peroxide or antiseptic mouthwash. This will kill any lingering germs. Make sure to rinse the brush in cold water before drying.

COFFEETime to toss: A few months. But keeping it longer only means the fl avor gets weak, not that it goes bad.Keep it fresher longer: Keep coffee in a dry, airtight container in a cool place, since moisture and heat will cause deterioration and change the fl avor. Keep only what you’ll use in a few weeks. Store the rest in the freezer.

KITCHEN SPONGESTime to toss: About two weeks. Any longer than that, and they accumulate too much bacteria to clean anything!Keep it fresher longer: Either toss your sponges in the dishwasher, or let them fl oat in boiling water for a few minutes. These methods will rid the sponges of germs and bacteria.

FLOURTime to toss: About one year. After that, the oils in the fl our will degrade and spoil.Keep it fresher longer: Transfer the fl our from the bag to an airtight container and store in your refrigerator or freezer.

OPENED WINETime to toss: About Three days for red wine and fi ve for white.Keep it fresher longer: Store re-corked white in the fridge, Re-corked red should be stored in a cool, dark place. Older wine can still be used in cooking or as a vinegar substitute.

If you would like to use any of this content, please contact the Pillar To Post® marketing department.

CONTACT PILLAR TO POST® TO SCHEDULE YOUR HOME INSPECTION

PILLAR TO POST®

HOME INFORMATION SERIES

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES

Lee Iacocca

“If you want to make good use of your time, you’ve got to know what’s most important and then give it all you’ve got.”

Why Pillar to Post®?

WE WORK WITH YOU

Pillar To Post® is North America’s leading home inspection company. We are committed to quality in the service we provide to real estate professionals, home buyers and sellers. Our training, reporting and professionalism are second to none in the industry.

Our goal is to enable you to have confi dence in the home buying decision and transaction process. The inspection provides an excellent opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge about the home. During the inspection, we will point out and discuss areas of concern regarding the property. We then provide a detailed, unbiased report with all this information.

Copyright Pillar To Post® 2010Reproduction prohibited unless authorized

(800) 294-5591pillartopost.com

VOL 10 NUMBER 6

“I knocked and the door opened. But I found that I had been knocking from the inside and I could have opened the door for myself.” –Tehuti

Many moons ago, do you remember people asking you “What do you want to be when you grow up?”

Do you remember how easily and confi dently you would have responded? Most would have answered that question eagerly and they would have said whatever came to mind.

Doubts and limitations were non-existent. You knew that you could do anything you wanted to do, didn’t you? You didn’t need anybody’s approval or permission.

You knew you could cause things to happen by taking action. Psychologist Richard DeCharms called this phenomenon personal causation.

Personal causation is the initiation of behavior intended to produce a change in an individual’s environment.

After a certain age practically everyone begins to lose his or her sense of personal causation. In other words our sense of self-effi cacy is undermined. Undermined by what?

Statements such as, • This is too hard• This cost too much• I’m not good enough• They don’t want me to succeed anyway• If only I had as much money as so and so• I don’t have that kind of luck• I don’t have the right looks• Don’t quit your day job• Just be grateful that you have a job at all• This is too good to be true

Statements like those are the roots of a “lack” mentality and a poverty consciousness.

A Million Dollar Question: Do you believe that you are reading this insight? Is this too good to be true? No, it’s not. It’s happening to the right person- YOU.

It’s a lack mentality and poverty consciousness that leave many people standing there knocking on the door waiting for some one to answer and open it for them.

Sooner or later someone bold, uninhibited, and assertive comes along and stands in front of the same door. But instead of only knocking, he or she reaches for the doorknob, turns it, and walks in. That person could be you.

The door closes behind him or her and the people left standing there start knocking again. They talk and complain amongst themselves about how some people get all the breaks.

They ask ridiculous questions like, “How come he’s so lucky?” or “I wonder who she knows. Who gave her permission to go in?”

These people never realize that you don’t need permission, you need initiative. You don’t get a break; you create breaks.

To be self-empowered is to be responsible. • Be responsible for your actions. • Be responsible for your fi nances. • Be responsible for your well-being• Be responsible for your future.

My friend, whatever door you are knocking on realize the doorknob is within reach. Just turn it and step into greatness.

Al DuncanThe Millennial Mentor™ www.alduncan.net

In some cases what appears to be a roof surface leak is not a leak at all, but rather an interior source of water. Here are some examples –

• Air leakage from the house: If household air can leak into the attic, the warm moist air will condense on surfaces in the attic during cold weather. This can cause damage to the roof decking and structural framing and in severe cases cause water to drip back into the house. Sealing the house from the attic in cold climates is very important.

• Leaking forced air ducting: If heating and cooling ducting runs through the attic, they should be well sealed, to prevent condensation in cold weather.

• Air conditioning ducting: If air conditioning ducting runs through the attic, it should be well insulated and should have a good vapor barrier.

• Attic mounted heating and cooling: High effi ciency furnaces and air conditioning evaporators located in the attic can create condensation and leak into the house.

REPLACEMENT COST QUIZ

AThe LEAKY ROOF SURFACE

FENG SHUI YOUR HOME

Useful uses for newspapers

ROOF

CommunicationYOUR EMAIL ADDRESS

WORRIED ABOUT HIGH FUEL COSTS

How you name your email may reveal more of your character traits. Which one of the following are you using?

Your Real Name (LizHunt1): You’re confidentIf your e-mail name is the same as your real one, you’re straightforward, grounded and comfortable in your own skin. You keep things simple and don’t see the need to do anything fancy to stand out.

A job you love (Saleswhiz27): You’re motivatedA screen moniker that includes your job says you love what you do and probably do it well. Something else it suggests? That your happy! People who love their work are generally very fulfilled. Your Favorite hobby or interest (Catlover11): You’re passionateYou’re an intense person– and also a risktaker, since advertising your passion not only attracts others who share it, but invites judgement from those who don’t.

A personal meaning (Lucky99): You’re expressiveThese are good communicators who enjoy the spotlight. To explain this kind of screen name, you have to tell a story.

Your pet’s name (Max03): You’re nurturingPet names reveal someone who’s good-hearted, caring and concerned about others. But even though you love your furry friends you sure don’t lack people skills.

Water heating is the third largest energy expense in your home. It typically accounts for about 16% of your utility bill.

There are four ways to cut your water heating bills:1. Use less hot water.2. Turn down the thermostat on your water heater.3. Insulate your water heater.4. Buy a new, more efficient water heater.

A family of four, each showering for 5 minutes a day, uses 700 gallons of water a week; this is enough for a 3-year supply of drinking water for one person. You can cut that amount in half by simply using low-flow aerating showerheads and faucets.

CONTACT YOUR HOME INSPECTOR FOR A FULL VERSION OF OUR “RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING ESTIMATES”.

1. $5-$7/sq. ft. 2. $30-$50/sq. ft. 3. $6-$9/sq. ft. 4. $15-$20/sq. ft. 5. $8-$12/sq. ft. 6. $1-$2/sq. ft.

7. $3-$4/sq. ft. 8. $4-$6/sq. ft. 9. $1-$2/sq. ft. 10. $10-$15/sq. ft. 11. $10-$15/sq. ft.

1. Wood shake/Shingle $5-$7/sq. ft. $7-$9/sq. ft. $9-$11/sq. ft.

2. Slate tile $10-$30/sq. ft. $30-$50/sq. ft. $50-$70/sq. ft.

3. Cedar shake/Shingle $3-$6/sq. ft. $6-$9/sq. ft. $9-$12/sq. ft.

4. Clay tile $15-$20/sq. ft. $20-$25/sq. ft. $25-$30/sq. ft.

5. Concrete tile $8-$12/sq.ft. $12-16/sq.ft. $16-$20/sq.ft.

6. Asphalt shingle (over existing) $1-$2/sq.ft. $2-$3/sq.ft. $3-$4/sq.ft.

7. Asphalt shingle (strip & re-shingle) $1-$2/sq.ft. $2-$3/sq.ft. $3-$4/sq.ft.

8. Asphalt shingle (high quality) $0-$2/sq. ft. $2-$4/sq. ft. $4-$6/sq. ft.

9. Roll roofing asphalt $1-$2/sq.ft. $2-$3/sq.ft. $3-$4/sq.ft.

10. 4 ply (tar and gravel) $0-$5/sq.ft. $5-$10/sq.ft. $10-$15/sq.ft.

11. Single ply membrane $0-$5/sq.ft. $5-$10/sq.ft. $10-$15/sq.ft.

Guess the average cost to replace the following components. s the roof surface ages, it wears and becomes less and less reliable. Eventually it may leak, but it is not only old roofs that leak. One of the most common

causes of roof failures is poor workmanship during installation. The reason this is not readily apparent is that it often takes a few years for a poor installation to manifest itself in a leak. By this time it is all too easy to point the finger at wear and tear.

A leaking roof can be disruptive and costly, causing damage to interior finishes. In some cases it is easy to determine the cause and in other cases it can be difficult to diagnose. In some cases a roof leak will only occur in specific weather conditions. Let’s try to make some sense of this mystery.

Sloped Roofs Shed WaterSloped roof systems are designed to shed water from one shingle to the next down to the roof edge. Sloped roof systems are not waterproof. Understanding this concept is the first step to understanding how a roof can leak. Flat roof systems, on the other hand, are designed to be waterproof.

It’s All About the FlashingRoofs don’t normally leak in the middle of a field of shingles or tiles. They leak where there is a roof penetration such as a skylight, chimney, dormer or roof/wall intersection.

These critical areas are kept from leaking with flashing. Flashing is usually made up of pieces of metal configured so water will shed across the gap between the roof penetration and the roof surface. In many cases, roof leaks can be traced to poorly installed or worn flashing. If you have a roof that leaks, the flashing is the most likely culprit.

Wind and RainRoof systems should be designed and installed to accommodate your local climate. On the other hand, it is possible for a perfectly installed and maintained roof to leak given the right combination of wind and rain. Recall that sloped roof surfaces are not waterproof but they shed water down the roof.

IceIn cold climates, ice can cause a perfectly good roof surface to leak. Ice can block the flow of water to the edge of the roof or to the drain. Water can then back up under the shingles and leak into the house.

Manipulate your surroundings to create spaces where people want to be, attract positive energy and create a better first impression. Here are a few simple changes to try.

Clear the “chi”.You know it better as clutter! It blocks the energy flow.

Put something red...in the middle of the back of your house to “fire up” your fame.

Put a mirror...in the middle of the front of your home to help your career flow.

Dump old dried flowers.Replace them with healthy plants that help prosperity “grow.”

Place paired items...like two candlesticks or figurines in your bedroom to enhance love.

Got a stack of newspapers piling up, waiting to be recycled? Before you take them to the curb, consider these alternate uses that will have all that print pulling double duty.

Stoke the flames.Newspaper is a great starter for your fireplace. To get the flames really going, roll it diagonally into a long tube, then tie into a knot. The shape creates a bigger spark to kick-start the coziness!

Get tastier tomatoes.Wrap a winter tomato loosely in newspaper and leave it on the counter. The newsprint helps draw moisture, softening the fruit for great taste.

Sneak out of a slippery spot.Next time snow makes it hard for your car to get moving, slip a stack of newspaper under your wheel. The dry surface will give you enough extra traction to get unstuck.

Wipe away streaks.For crystal-clear windows, polish the glass with a piece of newspaper. It removes unsightly streaks without leaving lines like paper towel does.

Save your soles.Crinkle up newspaper and stuff it inside your slushy-wet winter boots. Not only will it absorb excess moisture, but the newsprint will help the shoe keep its shape and keep them looking like new.

Inspection Insights AN ExCERPT FROM PILLAR TO POST® HOME INFORMATION SERIES. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL HOME INSPECTOR FOR A FULL VERSION.

REPLACEMENT COST QUIZ

AThe LEAKY ROOF SURFACE

FENG SHUI YOUR HOME

Useful uses for newspapers

ROOF

CommunicationYOUR EMAIL ADDRESS

WORRIED ABOUT HIGH FUEL COSTS

How you name your email may reveal more of your character traits. Which one of the following are you using?

Your Real Name (LizHunt1): You’re confidentIf your e-mail name is the same as your real one, you’re straightforward, grounded and comfortable in your own skin. You keep things simple and don’t see the need to do anything fancy to stand out.

A job you love (Saleswhiz27): You’re motivatedA screen moniker that includes your job says you love what you do and probably do it well. Something else it suggests? That your happy! People who love their work are generally very fulfilled. Your Favorite hobby or interest (Catlover11): You’re passionateYou’re an intense person– and also a risktaker, since advertising your passion not only attracts others who share it, but invites judgement from those who don’t.

A personal meaning (Lucky99): You’re expressiveThese are good communicators who enjoy the spotlight. To explain this kind of screen name, you have to tell a story.

Your pet’s name (Max03): You’re nurturingPet names reveal someone who’s good-hearted, caring and concerned about others. But even though you love your furry friends you sure don’t lack people skills.

Water heating is the third largest energy expense in your home. It typically accounts for about 16% of your utility bill.

There are four ways to cut your water heating bills:1. Use less hot water.2. Turn down the thermostat on your water heater.3. Insulate your water heater.4. Buy a new, more efficient water heater.

A family of four, each showering for 5 minutes a day, uses 700 gallons of water a week; this is enough for a 3-year supply of drinking water for one person. You can cut that amount in half by simply using low-flow aerating showerheads and faucets.

CONTACT YOUR HOME INSPECTOR FOR A FULL VERSION OF OUR “RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING ESTIMATES”.

1. $5-$7/sq. ft. 2. $30-$50/sq. ft. 3. $6-$9/sq. ft. 4. $15-$20/sq. ft. 5. $8-$12/sq. ft. 6. $1-$2/sq. ft.

7. $3-$4/sq. ft. 8. $4-$6/sq. ft. 9. $1-$2/sq. ft. 10. $10-$15/sq. ft. 11. $10-$15/sq. ft.

1. Wood shake/Shingle $5-$7/sq. ft. $7-$9/sq. ft. $9-$11/sq. ft.

2. Slate tile $10-$30/sq. ft. $30-$50/sq. ft. $50-$70/sq. ft.

3. Cedar shake/Shingle $3-$6/sq. ft. $6-$9/sq. ft. $9-$12/sq. ft.

4. Clay tile $15-$20/sq. ft. $20-$25/sq. ft. $25-$30/sq. ft.

5. Concrete tile $8-$12/sq.ft. $12-16/sq.ft. $16-$20/sq.ft.

6. Asphalt shingle (over existing) $1-$2/sq.ft. $2-$3/sq.ft. $3-$4/sq.ft.

7. Asphalt shingle (strip & re-shingle) $1-$2/sq.ft. $2-$3/sq.ft. $3-$4/sq.ft.

8. Asphalt shingle (high quality) $0-$2/sq. ft. $2-$4/sq. ft. $4-$6/sq. ft.

9. Roll roofing asphalt $1-$2/sq.ft. $2-$3/sq.ft. $3-$4/sq.ft.

10. 4 ply (tar and gravel) $0-$5/sq.ft. $5-$10/sq.ft. $10-$15/sq.ft.

11. Single ply membrane $0-$5/sq.ft. $5-$10/sq.ft. $10-$15/sq.ft.

Guess the average cost to replace the following components. s the roof surface ages, it wears and becomes less and less reliable. Eventually it may leak, but it is not only old roofs that leak. One of the most common

causes of roof failures is poor workmanship during installation. The reason this is not readily apparent is that it often takes a few years for a poor installation to manifest itself in a leak. By this time it is all too easy to point the finger at wear and tear.

A leaking roof can be disruptive and costly, causing damage to interior finishes. In some cases it is easy to determine the cause and in other cases it can be difficult to diagnose. In some cases a roof leak will only occur in specific weather conditions. Let’s try to make some sense of this mystery.

Sloped Roofs Shed WaterSloped roof systems are designed to shed water from one shingle to the next down to the roof edge. Sloped roof systems are not waterproof. Understanding this concept is the first step to understanding how a roof can leak. Flat roof systems, on the other hand, are designed to be waterproof.

It’s All About the FlashingRoofs don’t normally leak in the middle of a field of shingles or tiles. They leak where there is a roof penetration such as a skylight, chimney, dormer or roof/wall intersection.

These critical areas are kept from leaking with flashing. Flashing is usually made up of pieces of metal configured so water will shed across the gap between the roof penetration and the roof surface. In many cases, roof leaks can be traced to poorly installed or worn flashing. If you have a roof that leaks, the flashing is the most likely culprit.

Wind and RainRoof systems should be designed and installed to accommodate your local climate. On the other hand, it is possible for a perfectly installed and maintained roof to leak given the right combination of wind and rain. Recall that sloped roof surfaces are not waterproof but they shed water down the roof.

IceIn cold climates, ice can cause a perfectly good roof surface to leak. Ice can block the flow of water to the edge of the roof or to the drain. Water can then back up under the shingles and leak into the house.

Manipulate your surroundings to create spaces where people want to be, attract positive energy and create a better first impression. Here are a few simple changes to try.

Clear the “chi”.You know it better as clutter! It blocks the energy flow.

Put something red...in the middle of the back of your house to “fire up” your fame.

Put a mirror...in the middle of the front of your home to help your career flow.

Dump old dried flowers.Replace them with healthy plants that help prosperity “grow.”

Place paired items...like two candlesticks or figurines in your bedroom to enhance love.

Got a stack of newspapers piling up, waiting to be recycled? Before you take them to the curb, consider these alternate uses that will have all that print pulling double duty.

Stoke the flames.Newspaper is a great starter for your fireplace. To get the flames really going, roll it diagonally into a long tube, then tie into a knot. The shape creates a bigger spark to kick-start the coziness!

Get tastier tomatoes.Wrap a winter tomato loosely in newspaper and leave it on the counter. The newsprint helps draw moisture, softening the fruit for great taste.

Sneak out of a slippery spot.Next time snow makes it hard for your car to get moving, slip a stack of newspaper under your wheel. The dry surface will give you enough extra traction to get unstuck.

Wipe away streaks.For crystal-clear windows, polish the glass with a piece of newspaper. It removes unsightly streaks without leaving lines like paper towel does.

Save your soles.Crinkle up newspaper and stuff it inside your slushy-wet winter boots. Not only will it absorb excess moisture, but the newsprint will help the shoe keep its shape and keep them looking like new.

Inspection Insights AN ExCERPT FROM PILLAR TO POST® HOME INFORMATION SERIES. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL HOME INSPECTOR FOR A FULL VERSION.

Serving home buyers, home sellers, homeowners and real estate professionals across North America.Serving home buyers, home sellers, homeowners and real estate professionals across North America.

OPEN THE DOORHow long can you really keep it

M O T I V A T I O NS A F E T Y S E N S E

H O U S E W A T C H M A I N T E N A N C EInterior Leaks

Ever had trouble fi guring out when its time to fi nally part ways with everyday household items? Here are some suggestions for just how long you should keep them – as well as how to safely squeeze a little more life out of them before throwing them away.

TOOTHBRUSHTime to toss: Three months–or after you’ve been sick.Keep it fresher longer: After each brushing, rinse the toothbrush under hot water while running your thumb over the bristles. This ensures its completely clean and helps the bristles keep their shape. Every week or so, soak it for an hour in a cup of hydrogen peroxide or antiseptic mouthwash. This will kill any lingering germs. Make sure to rinse the brush in cold water before drying.

COFFEETime to toss: A few months. But keeping it longer only means the fl avor gets weak, not that it goes bad.Keep it fresher longer: Keep coffee in a dry, airtight container in a cool place, since moisture and heat will cause deterioration and change the fl avor. Keep only what you’ll use in a few weeks. Store the rest in the freezer.

KITCHEN SPONGESTime to toss: About two weeks. Any longer than that, and they accumulate too much bacteria to clean anything!Keep it fresher longer: Either toss your sponges in the dishwasher, or let them fl oat in boiling water for a few minutes. These methods will rid the sponges of germs and bacteria.

FLOURTime to toss: About one year. After that, the oils in the fl our will degrade and spoil.Keep it fresher longer: Transfer the fl our from the bag to an airtight container and store in your refrigerator or freezer.

OPENED WINETime to toss: About Three days for red wine and fi ve for white.Keep it fresher longer: Store re-corked white in the fridge, Re-corked red should be stored in a cool, dark place. Older wine can still be used in cooking or as a vinegar substitute.

If you would like to use any of this content, please contact the Pillar To Post® marketing department.

CONTACT PILLAR TO POST® TO SCHEDULE YOUR HOME INSPECTION

PILLAR TO POST®

HOME INFORMATION SERIES

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES

Lee Iacocca

“If you want to make good use of your time, you’ve got to know what’s most important and then give it all you’ve got.”

Why Pillar to Post®?

WE WORK WITH YOU

Pillar To Post® is North America’s leading home inspection company. We are committed to quality in the service we provide to real estate professionals, home buyers and sellers. Our training, reporting and professionalism are second to none in the industry.

Our goal is to enable you to have confi dence in the home buying decision and transaction process. The inspection provides an excellent opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge about the home. During the inspection, we will point out and discuss areas of concern regarding the property. We then provide a detailed, unbiased report with all this information.

Copyright Pillar To Post® 2010Reproduction prohibited unless authorized

(800) 294-5591pillartopost.com

VOL 10 NUMBER 6

“I knocked and the door opened. But I found that I had been knocking from the inside and I could have opened the door for myself.” –Tehuti

Many moons ago, do you remember people asking you “What do you want to be when you grow up?”

Do you remember how easily and confi dently you would have responded? Most would have answered that question eagerly and they would have said whatever came to mind.

Doubts and limitations were non-existent. You knew that you could do anything you wanted to do, didn’t you? You didn’t need anybody’s approval or permission.

You knew you could cause things to happen by taking action. Psychologist Richard DeCharms called this phenomenon personal causation.

Personal causation is the initiation of behavior intended to produce a change in an individual’s environment.

After a certain age practically everyone begins to lose his or her sense of personal causation. In other words our sense of self-effi cacy is undermined. Undermined by what?

Statements such as, • This is too hard• This cost too much• I’m not good enough• They don’t want me to succeed anyway• If only I had as much money as so and so• I don’t have that kind of luck• I don’t have the right looks• Don’t quit your day job• Just be grateful that you have a job at all• This is too good to be true

Statements like those are the roots of a “lack” mentality and a poverty consciousness.

A Million Dollar Question: Do you believe that you are reading this insight? Is this too good to be true? No, it’s not. It’s happening to the right person- YOU.

It’s a lack mentality and poverty consciousness that leave many people standing there knocking on the door waiting for some one to answer and open it for them.

Sooner or later someone bold, uninhibited, and assertive comes along and stands in front of the same door. But instead of only knocking, he or she reaches for the doorknob, turns it, and walks in. That person could be you.

The door closes behind him or her and the people left standing there start knocking again. They talk and complain amongst themselves about how some people get all the breaks.

They ask ridiculous questions like, “How come he’s so lucky?” or “I wonder who she knows. Who gave her permission to go in?”

These people never realize that you don’t need permission, you need initiative. You don’t get a break; you create breaks.

To be self-empowered is to be responsible. • Be responsible for your actions. • Be responsible for your fi nances. • Be responsible for your well-being• Be responsible for your future.

My friend, whatever door you are knocking on realize the doorknob is within reach. Just turn it and step into greatness.

Al DuncanThe Millennial Mentor™ www.alduncan.net

In some cases what appears to be a roof surface leak is not a leak at all, but rather an interior source of water. Here are some examples –

• Air leakage from the house: If household air can leak into the attic, the warm moist air will condense on surfaces in the attic during cold weather. This can cause damage to the roof decking and structural framing and in severe cases cause water to drip back into the house. Sealing the house from the attic in cold climates is very important.

• Leaking forced air ducting: If heating and cooling ducting runs through the attic, they should be well sealed, to prevent condensation in cold weather.

• Air conditioning ducting: If air conditioning ducting runs through the attic, it should be well insulated and should have a good vapor barrier.

• Attic mounted heating and cooling: High effi ciency furnaces and air conditioning evaporators located in the attic can create condensation and leak into the house.