Category: Home Safety

Where Do You Need Fire Code Drywall? When performing a bathroom, kitchen, or full interior remodel, clients are often surprised to hear they have firewall’s. These require special consideration.  What is a firewall and where do you need fire code drywall?  A firewall is a special wall or door assembly that is designed to limit […]

Asbestos HVAC Duct Work Danger HVAC duct work in many older attic spaces can be asbestos type.  HVAC systems using asbestos are very common in 1970’s and older Orange County homes.  Communities such as Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Irvine, and many other South Orange County, California homes have asbestos duct work danger throughout their HVAC […]

Take Special Care of Vehicles During Wildfire Season This abbreviated article on “Take Special Care of Vehicles During Wildfire Season” was recently published by the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB).  With all the ash and smoke we are receiving, I wanted to share with you this super helpful article. SACRAMENTO – The California Contractors […]

Fire Hazards in Your Home It’s every person’s worst nightmare to be awoken in the middle of the night by the smell of smoke. And unfortunately, this scenario is all too common.  According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there were approximately 355,400 home fires between 2012 and 2016 alone, which caused $6.5 billion […]

Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms Keeping your home and family safe – Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms provide peace and comfort.  Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are inexpensive marvels.  What do these devises offer? Provide life-saving warnings. Get you out of the house before trapped. Save on home insurance. Provide 24/7 life-saving monitoring. Easy and […]