10 Ways to an Energy-Efficient Home
Improving your home’s energy efficiency will save you a lot of money, especially in the long run. The good news is that even one change [...]
Wood Balconies Can Fail Due to Water Intrusion
Humidity and rain can be devastating to wooden balconies, and can be frequent causes for balcony failures from water intrusion. Imagine enjoying your balcony, only [...]
Först Consulting Group Expertise Featured in Magazines
Först Consulting Group was pleased to be featured in an article titled “Be Your Own Best Advocate: Protecting Yourself as a Homeowner During a Construction [...]
A Chimney Inspection Can Save Your Life
Now that the weather is cooling off, people are starting to ask us, “Can you do a chimney inspection?” Of course, we answer “Yes.” A [...]
6 Tips to Collecting Flood Insurance
The United States has been hammered with hurricanes and tropic storms, leaving homeowners with cleanup and rebuilding costs reaching into the multi-millions of dollars. And [...]
Which Roof Material Belongs on Your Home?
This slate roof will last a lifetime. Whether you are building a new home or replacing the roof on your existing home, you [...]
Tile Installation Construction Failures
Tile tenting as the result of an installation error Tiles, most often made of ceramic, porcelain or natural stone, are often used in [...]
A Million-Dollar Condo Building Noise Problem
A recent construction of a six-unit condominium building in Washington D.C. sold units for more than $1.1 million each, but that doesn’t mean the owners [...]
Unhappy With the Construction Work? Seek Legal Advice if You are Dissatisfied With the Contractor.
While there are so many construction projects getting completed without any major problem, in some cases the construction work can go awry. There could be [...]
Hidden Damage in Your Stucco Home
People may think that a stucco exterior is better than wood or vinyl because it needs less maintenance. Yet while stucco siding can last up [...]