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About the House with Troy Galloway

About the House with Troy Galloway

By Troy Galloway

Do you ever wish you could spend an hour with a general contractor or building inspector? About the House with Troy Galloway is exactly that!

Galloway Building Services is a stable, consistent, and reliable St. Louis inspection service provider with more than 40 years experience. Troy Galloway is an engineer and complete construction expert. This knowledge and skill make him and Galloway Building Services more than just another inspection company. Your home inspection should be educational not merely a list.

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How to Get the Best Water for Your Home or Business With Jeanne Carton - 02.29.2024

How to Get the Best Water for Your Home or Business With Jeanne Carton - 02.29.2024

This episode of About the House is brought to you by the Construction Consumer Advocacy Institute https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/     ⁠  

 

In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to water specialist and chemist Jeanne Carton about getting the best water for your home or business. 


Find out more about what Jeanne at https://www.h2onlywater.com/ or 3328 N Lindbergh Blvd, Northwest Plaza, MO 63074


3:00 Jeanne “The Water Genie” Carton is originally from Belgium

5:33 Why do we need a water softener?

7:20 How can water from the same river taste so different in another city?

8:30 Why is there lime in the water?

9:20 What is chloramine?

10:15 Kineteco Water Softeners

12:14 What is the National Sanitation Foundation

13:29 Mike Holmes is a spokesman for the Kinetico products

14:00 Well water

18:00 Lime buildup in pipe

20:00 It costs more money in electricity to heat hard water

20:45 Jeanne will not sell a water softener to someone with galvanized pipe

31:25 Spindown filter

34:16 Reverse osmosis drinking water

48:39 Bottled water chemicals

51:30 Tap water vs bottled water

Feb 29, 202455:11
How to Save Money on Energy Costs - 02.20.2024

How to Save Money on Energy Costs - 02.20.2024

This episode of About the House is brought to you by the Construction Consumer Advocacy Institute https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/    ⁠  


In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy shares some free and low-cost tips and tricks to save on energy costs. Find out how lighting a cigarette can show weak spots in your front door.


Blog post - https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/radioshow/energytips/

Troy’s Number - 314-520-6655 

Troy’s Email - ⁠troy@gallowaybuildingservice.com ⁠  

Radio Show Archives - https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/resources/radio-show/    

Website - ⁠⁠https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/  


3:48 Sealing windows and weather stripping

6:00 Use smoke to show a weak spot or breeze

8:17 Spray foam

11:00 Door sweep or door snake

13:29 Hang a blanket

14:21 Tape

15:14 Bubble wrap

17:00 Curtains and blinds

20:00 Insulation

24:35 Packing peanuts

25:24 Insulate water heater and pipes

26:55 Water heater pipes and pool noodles

29:05 Programmable thermostat

31:10 Maintaining your HVAC system

32:51 Seal and insulate duct work 

34:40 Energy-efficient lighting

39:12 Energy-efficient appliances

43:52 Close chimney

46:53 Insulate outlets and switches

49:51 Storm windows and doors

52:30 Caulk around openings

55:12 Close off unused rooms

56:59 Seal and insulate the garage

59:56 Use natural ventilation

101:26 Conduct a home energy audit

Feb 20, 202401:06:04
Indoor Air Pollution Types and Concerns - 01.31.2024

Indoor Air Pollution Types and Concerns - 01.31.2024

Watch the video version https://youtu.be/b1RLegSnqLw 


This episode of About the House is brought to you by the Construction Consumer Advocacy Institute https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/    ⁠  


In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy discusses different indoor air pollution types. Find out how the types of cleaning products and paint you use could make you sick and what to do about it.


4:08 Indoor air pollution types and concerns

5:55 Sources of indoor air pollutants

9:09 Chemical pollutants and volatile organic compounds (VOC’s)

10:54 Cleaning products

12:20 Paints

13:40 Glues

16:11 Carbon monoxide

18:18 Formaldehyde

20:43 Asbestos

25:21 Radon

29:55 Biological pollutants

30:32 Viruses

31:44 Bacteria

33:13 Molds

40:10 Animal dander

40:36 Dust mites

42:58 Testing for indoor pollutants

45:00 Indoor air quality testing

46:18 Pictures of mold

47:00 Poor air ventilation

48:00 Check out our past episode with Travis Boyer, The Mold Man https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/radioshow/mold-with-travis-boyer/ 

51:10 Sunlight is a natural mold eliminator

53:10 Dehumidifier

53:28 Choose natural cleaning products

53:55 Quit smoking

55:00 Don’t burn your food

Feb 01, 202458:09
‘10 Common Mistakes When Hiring an Interior Designer’ with Jeanne Lashmett - 01.16.2024

‘10 Common Mistakes When Hiring an Interior Designer’ with Jeanne Lashmett - 01.16.2024

Watch the video version https://youtu.be/t6hqzI63Hss


This episode of About the House is brought to you by the Construction Consumer Advocacy Institute https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/

 

In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy discusses interior design with Jeanne Lashmett of JML Interior Design. Find out why your interior designer and contractor need to work together, especially if you want an accurate quote on the cost of your project.


Find out more about Jeanne and interior design

https://www.jmlinteriors.net/ 

jeanne@jmlinteriors.net

314-435-4233

11622 Page Service Drive, Suite 108, St. Louis, MO 63146


Troy’s Number - 314-520-6655 

Troy’s Email - ⁠troy@gallowaybuildingservice.com⁠  

Radio Show Archives - ⁠https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/resources/radio-show/⁠    

Website - ⁠⁠⁠https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/ ⁠


5:00 Are interior designers licensed?

7:50 What’s the difference between an interior designer and a decorator? 

13:33 What do interior designers do?

14:49 10 common mistakes when hiring an interior designer

15:04 1) Not having a realistic budget or financing in place

18:34 2) Interviewing contractors for a remodel without having construction plans

25:47 3) Not reading the contract through

28:32 4) Choosing price over quality

31:55 5) Not following through with the designer’s advice OR too many cooks spoil the soup

38:14 6) Refusing to get a permit for the project

41:36 7) Making changes to the plan without first consulting with the designer

45:16 8) Unrealistic perception of time

48:23 9) Making purchases without consulting or informing your designer

49:40) 10) Micro-managing

52:12 Examples of Jeanne Lashmett’s past projects

Jan 16, 202401:10:49
Insulation Types and Pros & Cons – 12.20.2023

Insulation Types and Pros & Cons – 12.20.2023

This episode of About the House is brought to you by the Construction Consumer Advocacy Institute https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/  ⁠  

 

In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks about the pros and cons of different types of insulation. Find out which ones are the most affordable and which are the safest.


Troy’s Number - 314-520-6655 

Troy’s Email - ⁠troy@gallowaybuildingservice.com⁠  

Radio Show Archives - ⁠https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/resources/radio-show/⁠    

Website - ⁠⁠⁠https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/ ⁠  


1:30 Check out the insulation episode we did back in 2020 https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/radioshow/insulation/ 

2:00 A quick pitch for the Construction Consumer Advocacy Group https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/ 

3:30 Foam board insulation

4:10 expanded polystyrene

6:10 What is R-value?

9:00 Toxic greenhouse gasses during production 

10:00 Low fire resistance

11:40 Polyisocyanurate insulation

16:34 Polystyrene a.k.a. PS board

18:10 Polyurethane a.k.a. spray foam

24:34 Fiberglass insulation

28:05 Fiberglass insulation loses its R-value as it settles. Never walk on fiberglass insulation

33:30 Cellulose insulation 

38:46 Recycled glass insulation 

42:03 Mineral wool insulation a.k.a. rock wool

47:07 Health hazards

50:28 Vermiculate insulation

54:09 Denim insulation 

59:01 Aerogel insulation

1:03:25 Sheep wool insulation

1:06:21 Mushroom insulation

1:09:57 Hemp insulation and lignan insulation

1:14:58 Chicken and turkey feather insulation

1:17:25 Chart of insulation R-values

Dec 20, 202301:19:01
How to Collect Unpaid Bills Using Professional Bill Collectors - 12.06.2023

How to Collect Unpaid Bills Using Professional Bill Collectors - 12.06.2023

This episode of About the House is brought to you by the Construction Consumer Advocacy Institute https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/   ⁠  


In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks about collecting unpaid bills with Matt and Nick from Burmester, Yarbrough, Reed & Associates. Find out how hiring someone else to collect on past-due bills can allow you to focus on your business and maybe even salvage the relationship with that client.


Troy’s Number - 314-520-6655 

Troy’s Email - ⁠troy@gallowaybuildingservice.com⁠  

Radio Show Archives - https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/resources/radio-show/   

Website - ⁠⁠https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/ 


2:55 Matthew and Nick of Burmester, Yarbrough, Reed & Associates

https://byrallc.com/


833-928-2654 5940

Missouri Highway 94 STE 101, Weldon Spring, Missouri 63304


6:30 Debt collection and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/rules/fair-debt-collection-practices-act-text 


7:55 What happens if a bill collector is talking to someone with dementia?


11:33 Is there a minimum amount of money needed to collect on


15:11 Garnishing wages


15:58 It is easier to collect before things go to court


18:15 What kind of debts will a bill collector refuse to collect?


20:11 Are bill collectors busier when the economy is in bad shape?


22:06 What separates Burmester, Yarbrough, Reed & Associates from the other bill collectors?


23:00 It is important to maintain the working relationship between business and client and threats won’t help


26:40 Using a bill collector lets the business owner focus on their business


28:30 What happens when someone calls a bill collector for help?


31:32 Check out episode 15 with Matt Nagel about writing good contracts https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/radioshow/writing-good-contracts-with-attorney-matthew-nagel/ 


34:15 Recouping the most amount of money


35:24 Personal guarantee/guarantor


36:45 Storm chasers scam people after bad weather destroys homes


40:25 FOTI v. NCO FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, INC. was about whether debt collectors can leave a message


41:34 Comparing debt collecting to the medical field


44:35 Is bill collecting harder in more progressive West Coast states?


46:40 Wild stories about bill collecting


53:06 A promissory note is important when attempting to collect on a debt

Dec 06, 202357:09
Home Alarms - 10.18.2023 || Fire, Flood, and Radon Alarms

Home Alarms - 10.18.2023 || Fire, Flood, and Radon Alarms

WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION https://youtu.be/s6ZIgmGsFO8 


This episode of About the House is brought to you by the Construction Consumer Advocacy Institute https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/ ⁠  


In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks about different alarms and detectors that can save your life in case of a fire, flood, or radon.


Phone Number - 314-520-6655 

Email - ⁠troy@gallowaybuildingservice.com⁠  

Podcast -⁠ ⁠https://anchor.fm/galloway⁠⁠  

Website - ⁠⁠https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/ 


0:40 The Construction Consumer Advocacy Institute is a new company that protects construction consumers. Check out the site at https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/ 

2:44 Get the 'Top 10 Questions to Ask Your Contractor' for free if you subscribe to the Construction Consumer Advocacy Institute's YouTube Channel and leave a comment. You can also get 10% off the book ‘Building With Confidence’, which is THE essential contractor hiring guide.

4:28 Fire alarms

5:11 Understanding the different types of fire and smoke alarms

5:46 Radioactive material in fire alarms

6:02 Ionization smoke alarm pros and cons

7:41 Look for these emblems on your smoke and fire alarms to know if you have them in the correct location in your home

8:20 Insects can create false alarms

10:24 Photoelectric alarms use light to detect fires

15:08 Cons of photoelectric alarms

17:54 Dual-purpose smoke and fire alarms

21:40 Create an evacuation plan and have a meetup place

22:15 Heat detector

23:48 Carbon monoxide detector

27:12 Where should carbon monoxide detectors be placed 

31:22 Types of carbon monoxide detectors

34:20 Maintaining your carbon monoxide alarm

37:33 Water leak detector

48:00 Radon

Check out our past radio show with Cherie Summa of St. Louis Radon

52:30 Microwaves used to be called radiation ovens

57:25 Types of radon systems

59:30 Types of radon alarms

1:02:24 Homes are becoming more airtight which is causing air quality issues

Oct 18, 202301:04:25
More Stupid Contractor Awards - VIDEO PODCAST - 9.17.23
Sep 17, 202347:25
Life Changing Lighting Tips with Doug Walter - VIDEO PODCAST - 8.15.2023

Life Changing Lighting Tips with Doug Walter - VIDEO PODCAST - 8.15.2023

WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION https://youtu.be/E6CKByUS3Eo

In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Doug Walter from https://www.dougwalterarchitects.com/ about lighting. Find out how simply changing the types of bulbs you use could increase the resale value of your home.


Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices ⁠  ⁠

  

About the House is brought to you by ⁠⁠http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/ ⁠  


Phone Number - 314-520-6655 


Email - troy@gallowaybuildingservice.com  


Podcast - https://anchor.fm/galloway 


1:52 Most houses are poorly lit

4:27 Good lighting is needed most in the kitchen

4:58 3000° kelvin is a very pleasant temperature for light

5:59 The bulb aisle at Home Depot can be intimidating

6:52 LEDs really became commercially available around 2012 

7:38 Parabolic analyzed reflector bulbs

8:00 Narrow Flood is one of Doug Walter’s favorite light bulbs

8:36 Watts vs lumen vs footcandles

10:35 Most lighting designers are guessing

15:23 Good lighting in the kitchen could save a finger

17:07 Foot candle app 

19:20 Manipulating circadian rhythms

21:21 12% of Americans have severe vision loss. What happens to our eyes as we age?

24:00 What is the ideal light?

26:36 Real light meters vs light meter apps 

34:45 Neighbors with the same model house wonder what they did wrong

40:54 Bad lighting on commercial properties has led to many lawsuits 

41:49 Lighting is an art and a science, 

46:22 Doug Walter has taught classes for the National Kitchen and Bath Association and shared his knowledge at many conferences

48:03 The 1st step to improving your lighting is to put a light meter app on your phone

Aug 15, 202350:27
Accessible Home Design with Tiffany Dill and Gretchen Kingma - 7.24.2023

Accessible Home Design with Tiffany Dill and Gretchen Kingma - 7.24.2023

In this 76th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Tiffany Dill & Gretchen Kingma of CustomJoySTL.com about making homes more accessible. Find out how they can customize a home for a paralyzed veteran without sacrificing beauty or property values.


Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page ⁠https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices 

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About the House is brought to you by ⁠http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/ 


4:22 What is an occupational therapist? 

6:30 When did Custom Joy become an official company?

7:54 Why were Tiffany and Gretchen cut out of the process multiple times by contractors?

10:02 What can a blind person do to improve their home?

12:00 What can be done to improve a mentally handicapped person’s home?

15:00 How can home modifications get funded through grants?

18:30 Universal designs will not decrease the property’s value

19:30 Tiffany and Gretchen can be contractors on the project

20:00 What modifications can be made in the commercial space?

22:30 Can a stretcher get around your building’s corners?

25:00 BecomingRentable.com highlights accessible short-term rentals. Of the 1.3 million listed, only .002% of short-term rentals are accessible

26:30 Over 26% of Americans have a disability but everyone will have one eventually

28:15 Tiffany’s friend with cancer couldn't get into her dream home and had to fundraise for a lift

30:45 Planning for progressive disorders with proactive designing

33:30 Veterans Affairs grants for home modifications

35:11 Most falls happen on the way to the bathroom at night 

36:00 There are smart home devices that can help keep an eye on loved ones from afar

38:20 Paralyzed Veterans of America has grants for home modifications

39:00 https://customjoystl.com/, tiffany@customjoystl.com, hello@customjoy.com, https://empoweredhomes.com/, https://www.facebook.com/CustomJoySTL/, https://www.instagram.com/customjoystl/

Jul 22, 202343:02
Stop Ignoring Your Deck and Porch! - VIDEO PODCAST - 5.21.2023

Stop Ignoring Your Deck and Porch! - VIDEO PODCAST - 5.21.2023

Here is the YouTube link to see all the crazy deck pictures https://youtu.be/MSAKmCC0OlA


In this 75th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks about deck and porch safety. Each May, the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) raises awareness about the importance of checking your deck through a national deck safety campaign, which makes it a perfect time for Troy to share some of the crazy things he’s seen while inspecting decks and porches.


Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices 

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2:44 Deck VS porch | Don’t BBQ on your porch | Screened in porch | Deck disasters | Hot tub on deck

7:22 Piers

9:55 Support post | Keep wooden posts off the ground | Treated wood rots

15:29 Floor joist to band board | Rusting bolts | Rusting nails

25:13 Decking

33:19 Handrails | Handrails deteriorate the quickest 

39:55 Stairs | Concrete landing

May 21, 202344:25
Cleaning Commercial HVAC Systems, Silos, Tanks, and Ovens with GC Industrial Services - 3.13.2023

Cleaning Commercial HVAC Systems, Silos, Tanks, and Ovens with GC Industrial Services - 3.13.2023

In this 74th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Robert Rizen from GC Industrial Services about the importance of keeping your commercial HVAC systems, silos, tanks, and commercial ovens clean. Find out why your work’s sprinkler system might have gross biofilms growing inside them.

Contact Robert Rizen, the Vice President of http://gcindustrialservices.com/, by calling 314-680-8630

Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices

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2:55 What is GC Industrial Specialty Cleaning and Restoration?

3:30 Cleaning silos, tanks, and commercial ovens

4:00 Cleaning confined spaces

7:25 Having enough air to breathe while in the confined space

8:28 What to look for with air quality, air handlers, duct work, and HVAC

9:42 Hospitals have tremendous heating bills and are never turned off

10:30 Legionnaires disease

11:15 Using a robot to clean ducts

11:42 Coil cleaning

16:57 Residential coils are hard to get to

18:29 Filters don't clean the air. The filter’s job is to protect your $10,000 furnace

19:40 Hotels and motels are chronic offenders of being low budget on maintenance and having poor quality filters

21:50 Improperly cleaned coils. Impacting dirt. Sodium hydroxide eats up metal and creates pits

24:50 Using a concentrated probiotic and a lower-pressure psi

26:48 Why do sprinkler systems and food processing plants have problems with biofilms?

28:31 Rob cut open a clean-looking hospital coil and it was green inside.

29:55 20 hours of rinsing at a university

33:30 It's rare to see maintenance records

34:47 What makes duct work and ceiling tiles black? What is the Coanda effect?

36:28 Carpet is a filter

38:14 Why do air duct cleaners have a bad reputation?

39:45 Mold growth

Mar 13, 202355:19
Duct Inspecting Robots with Gary and Robert of DuctBotz.com - 2.21.2023

Duct Inspecting Robots with Gary and Robert of DuctBotz.com - 2.21.2023

In this 73rd episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Gary Croshaw and Robert Rizen about GC Inspection Botz. Find out why their robot is quicker and more reliable than outdated tethered robots currently being used to inspect commercial ducts.

Contact Gary Croshaw, the President of http://gcindustrialservices.com/, by calling 314-680-8630 or visit the website at https://ductbotz.com/

Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices

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1:19 Gary Croshaw is the president of GC Industrial Services

2:50 How big of ducts can the robot fit through?

4:00 Older robots are tethered and not in high enough definition

4:30 The robot transmits vital information back to the user

6:03 The robot can follow you as you walk next to it

8:25 Do hospitals need to get their ducts inspected regularly?

10:10 Legionnaires Disease

12:25 Fiberglass duct liners can fail and spread black particulate

16:00 A healthcare facility fired another robot company for low resolution videos

20:00 Filthy restaurant ducts

21:30 Asbestos (Link to past episode with Precision Analysis)

21:30 Robert Rizen, the vice president of GC Industrial Services, has been a duct cleaner for 30 years

23:00 Climbing vertical ducts and chimney inspections

25:00 Crawl space inspection

26:10 Electric shock hazards?

27:15 Troy found a mama racoon and her babies

28:20 Restaurants cook with powder and attract bugs

29:00 How much do the robots cost?

30:30 GC Industrial Services also does the cleaning

31:00 How many prototypes of the robot has there been so far?

32:14 https://www.meyermachine.com/ is the distributor

32:10 How does the robot save money?

37:30 Roofers use drones too

39:40 What technology will be added in the future?

Feb 24, 202345:23
Crawlspaces with Blake House of Crawlspace Medic - 11.20.2022

Crawlspaces with Blake House of Crawlspace Medic - 11.20.2022

In this 72nd episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Blake House of Crawlspace Medic St. Louis about crawlspaces. Find out why homeowners choose crawlspaces over basements and find out some of the strangest things Blake has found in a crawlspace.

Contact Blake by calling 314-750-5033 or visit his website at https://crawlspacemedic.com/locations/st-louis-mo/

Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices

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2:47 Blake House is the market director for the St. Louis branch of Crawlspace Medic

4:33 There are a lot of crawl spaces in the midwest and even more in the south. Crawlspace Medic started in the Carolinas

5:16 Why do people build crawlspaces?

7:17 What are the most commons mistakes Blake sees with crawlspaces?

9:35 What are some of the crawlspace building codes?

9:55 How much does crawlspace encapsulation cost?

10:25 What is poly vapor and how thick should it be in a crawlspace?

12:15 Can poly vapor adhere to concrete in a crawlspace?

13:12 How hard is it to service a furnace in a crawlspace?

13:30 Scary ways to support your home in a crawlspace

15:09 Home inspectors will not enter a crawlspace if it looks unsafe

16:45 Digging a trench because there is not enough clearance

17:25 A remote control car probably won’t work in a crawlspace

18:25 Plastic shims should not exist

19:20 Can a home be supported by just wood or metal in a crawlspace?

23:15 Can a dehumidifier be put in a crawlspace?

24:23 What to do with old wires hanging in a crawlspace

24:50 Perimeter concrete walls in crawlspaces are porous and should also be covered in polyvinyl

26:38 Can a sump pit be added to a crawlspace?

27:50 Ban boards and plate moisture

28:50 Brand new homes can also have the elevation too high

30:20 Take care of your crawlspace now or you will lose money later when you sell your home

30:55 Is it hard to get an electrician in a crawlspace?

31:20 Pests will eat wires. Pests will eat everything.

( Link to past pest episode with Noel Buckingham https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/radioshow/pest-control-with-noel-buckingham-of-buckinghampestcontrol-com/ )

36:22 Mudslides in crawlspaces

37:33 A dead man anchor keeps a home from sliding down a hill

39:45 Plastic soil

40:00 The piers were not deep enough to keep the home from sliding down the hill

41:50 What weird things can be found in a crawlspace?

43:05 Reinsulating the floor of a crawlspace

46:40 Does crawlspace repair come with a warranty?

47:30 Offering video proof of work done in a crawlspace

49:33 Is there a bear sleeping in my crawl space? ( https://www.nbcnews.com/news/animal-news/5-hibernating-bears-source-california-crawl-space-snores-rcna25879 )

Nov 20, 202254:10
BONUS-VIDEO PODCAST - Crazy Construction Inspections PT. 2 - bit.ly/gallowaycrazy2 - 10.24.2022

BONUS-VIDEO PODCAST - Crazy Construction Inspections PT. 2 - bit.ly/gallowaycrazy2 - 10.24.2022

WATCH THE VIDEO AT https://bit.ly/gallowaycrazy2

In this video, Troy Galloway shows off some MORE of the craziest pictures he has taken during construction inspections and explains just how badly the contractors and owners messed up.

314-520-6655

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2:22 - gutters

5:02 - exteriors

14:02 – plumbing, solder

18:27 – basements

20:54 – electrical

28:48 – interiors

42:15 – silly stuff

Oct 23, 202250:17
BONUS-VIDEO PODCAST - Crazy Construction Inspections - bit.ly/gallowaycrazy - 07.30.2022

BONUS-VIDEO PODCAST - Crazy Construction Inspections - bit.ly/gallowaycrazy - 07.30.2022

WATCH THE VIDEO AT https://bit.ly/gallowaycrazy

In this video, Troy Galloway takes a look a bunch of the craziest pictures he has taken during his construction inspections and explains how badly they messed up.

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1:17 CRAZY PLUMBING

1:30 fixed a radiator leak by tying a rag around it

2:12 fix washing machine leak with a rag

2:40 crawl space drains onto dirt floor

3:35 concrete block holding up the basement

4:02 tailpipe extension made of corrugated pipe

5:00 pee right into the tub

5:35 Lead shield clogging the vent

7:22 Pepsi can be used as a brace

8:02 poor solder job

8:43 plumbing tied together with bailing wire will rust

9:50 electrical wire securing the plumbing

10:48 CRAZY DECKS, PATIOS, AND PORCHES

11:00 concrete pier sitting on the ground and it’s not 3 feet deep

13:35 deck post on curb

14:00 air supports

14:35 6x6 post without anything securing it and it’s not plum

15:43 cinder block stack

16:40 birds are making nests and the support beam is strapped to porch beam

17:55 concrete patio poured right on the ground

19:56 patio is slipping away from the house thanks to a downspout not going into the underground drain

22:56 ROOF CRAZIES

23:20 clogged chimneys will cause carbon monoxide poisoning 

24:35 shopping center had goose eggs and a garden growing on the roof

26:05 how many shingles does it take to cap a roof?

26:55 wind and water blowing up under the roof

28:10 water in the attic

29:48 invisible duct work from chimney pipe leaking carbon monoxide in attic

31:10 ceiling attic fan supported by the wire

32:14 sagging roof supported by boards

35:26 ELECTRIC CRAZIES

36:00 bare wire in a tight spot

36:52 electric furnace cover plate

38:55 gfci hanging above bathroom sink

40:57 securing electrical boxes

41:36 red fireproof caulking used to glue connections

43:00 black electrical tape

44:30 attic junction box and mouse poison

45:48 no wire nuts

47:30 loose drywall

48:57 didn't need the light so they replaced it with an extension chord

50:18 a chord not made for the outdoors is running out to the shed

52:32 a resort had underground power connected to the rooms with unsecured conduit on the ground

54:21 outdoor outlet has no gfci or cover plate

55:48 screw missing from box

56:40 extension chord with no wire tape or nuts

57:00 one too many hot wires laying on the ground

58:09 power line coming down into the house

59:18 the motion-light wire is taped up

59:58 siding contractors are scared of wiring

1:01:15 deck missing power box

1:02:23 ran out of cover plates

1:03:33 AIR SUPPORT CRAZIES

1:03:50 deck without nails

1:04:30 cutting out floor joists and leaving only ⅛ of an inch

1:05:24 floor joist dangling

1:05:45 new construction with bad foundation had to add jack studs

1:06:35 foundation issues 

1:08:35 not enough nails used on gutters

1:09:09 gutter used to hold tree branches

1:09:40 restaurant doesn't have enough gutters

1:10:35 WINDOW CRAZIES

1:11:00 expanding foam used on outside window

1:11:50 finger pushing through rotting wood

1:13:18 CRAZY WEATHERPROOFING

1:13:20 rags and underwear in the basement

1:14:23 aluminum foil

1:15:49 washcloth

1:16:19 rag

Jul 30, 202201:17:12
Banking Tips for Business Owners with Jason Halteman of PNC Bank - 06.12.2022

Banking Tips for Business Owners with Jason Halteman of PNC Bank - 06.12.2022

In this 71st episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Jason Halteman of PNC Bank about commercial banking. Find out what business owners need to do first to ensure they get approved for a loan. 

Contact Jason by calling 314-412-9000 or by email at jason.halteman@pnc.com

Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices

About the House brought to you by http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/

1:32  Jason was in the Army National Guard for 6 years and is now married with 3 kids

2:37 Jason has over 21 years as a business banker

2:58 What will interest rates do?

3:26 Rates dropped in 2008 and have been increasing since then

4:12 Fixed rates for up to 25 years

4:58 Buying a strip mall how and what is an owner-occupied real estate loan

6:22 Troy has been working with Californians because they get more for their dollar in the Midwest

6:58 Investment property

7:30 Troy’s been working with Somalian hotel buyers

8:27 Apartment buildings are commercial once there are 4 or more units

9:30 SBA loans and conventional loans

11:30 Reducing tax burdens

12:25 What to do when getting ready to borrow money

16:55 Construction loan for an apartment building

17:35 How do you know I'm using the loan for the right things.

18:30 Looking at the past 3 years of taxes to see past inventory

19:05 Bad loans affects everyone. Just look at what happened in 2008

19:15 Down payments

20:36 Leveraging your building

21:30 How to get a better opportunity at your bank

24:45 How banks can help with collecting receivables quicker

26:51 Stolen check and post office delays

29:40 Paying with credit cards

31:30 Lender, accountant, and CPA all need to be on the same page

33:27 Will there be another recession?

35:30 Chinese are buying solid assets in America.

37:37 There is a huge lack of inventory but plenty of buyers

38:18 Millionaires were made during The Great Depression

39:03 Buying a business to conserve wealth

39:40 Financing to buy into a new medical practice

40:20 Troy put a little joke in one of his reports at a medial office

42:58 Equipment line of credit to buy new equipment each year

45:48 Friend of the show Jeff Solomon referred Jason Halteman to Troy

46:17 Jason shares a horror story about a buyer signing an impossible contract

48:49 Troy knows a restaurateur whose rehab cost so much that he can't pay the loan now

50:44 Hazardous waste

51:06 contact Jason at jason.halteman@pnc.com

51:47 Find out more about PNC Bank’s services at https://www.pnc.com/

Jun 12, 202253:20
BONUS-VIDEO PODCAST - Deck Inspection Concerns - bit.ly/gallowaydecks - 05.17.2022

BONUS-VIDEO PODCAST - Deck Inspection Concerns - bit.ly/gallowaydecks - 05.17.2022

WATCH THE VIDEO AT https://bit.ly/gallowaydecks

In this video, Troy Galloway takes a look at a bunch of deck-related items that gave him cause for concern during his building inspections, including support posts, support beams, decking, handrails, and stairs.

314-520-6655

http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/

3:35 support posts 

17:44 support beams 

23:00 floor joists

39:48 decking

51:03 handrails

1:03:11 stairs


May 26, 202201:09:26
Tonymike Washington of Secure 24 on Security Systems - 04.28.2022

Tonymike Washington of Secure 24 on Security Systems - 04.28.2022

In this 70th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Tonymike Washington from Secure 24 about ADT Security Systems and why people always seem to only buy security systems right after buying a house or right after a robbery.

Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices

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2:21 Tonymike works for Secure 24, an authorized ADT dealer

4:05 security systems can now be mostly wireless

5:19 Where'd Tonymike go to high school!?

7:15 it makes sense to get a security system when purchasing a home

8:14 insurance companies offer discounts after a security system is installed

8:58 security systems all used to be through a phone line

9:28 home inspectors don’t inspect security systems

11:17 home alert buttons

1717 poor Internet reception, hotspots, and boosters

14:40 how does the system communicate with the company

16:17 how will the burglar be notified?

17:32 security for construction sites

22:11 strange construction workers and REALTORS touring your home

24:25 crime prevention outreach with the Urban League and St. Louis Police Department

25:40 inspecting non-ADT security systems

26:20 automatic payments

27:10 contracts

29:12 fire and carbon monoxide alarms

30:05 water and pet detection

32:25 security systems are usually purchased at 2 specific times in people’s lives

34:31 all-weather cameras and motion lighting

36:07 panic button on the phone

37:30 free installation and $1000 of equipment

38:37 do yard signs work?

40:56 how long does it take to get a system installed

44:00 can renters get a security system?

49:35 Follow instagram.com/michaeltonywashington or call  314-305-0587

50:45 MikeWashington871 at gmail dot com

Apr 30, 202255:32
BONUS - Architect Jeffrey Solomon of VSP Construction Services, INC. - January 4th, 2022

BONUS - Architect Jeffrey Solomon of VSP Construction Services, INC. - January 4th, 2022

In this bonus episode, Troy Galloway talks to architect Jeffrey Solomon of VSP Construction Services, INC. about creating floorplans for commercial buildings. Find out how Jeff can help maximize the amount of revenue generating space for commercial property owners and their tenants. You can also watch this episode as a video at https://bit.ly/gallowayarchitect


Contact Jeffrey by emailing jsolomon@vspconstruction.com

Look at VSP's past projects at http://vspconstruction.com/


1:50 Jeff Solomon works for VSP Construction Services, INC. in St. Peters, Missouri

2:30 VSP likes to take an already built building and then design how the inside will be used. VSP’s employees are able to work everyday of the year.

4:30 Landlords can use as-built drawings to help market a space

5:50 When a tenant moves out, VSP will help take down partitions so the next potential tenant can start with a blank slate

6:25 Jeff is often asked to talk to potential tenant to come up with a preliminary floor plan

7:05 Jeff can help come up with the preliminary cost estimates for a design.

7:50 Jeff likes to help commercial building owners avoid non-revenue producing spaces

9:45 Jeff’s schematics are very close to the final product in both design and final cost

13:08 Natural daylight can increase productivity

15:45 Acoustics can affect worker performance.

21:00 There is a library of potential finishes at the VSP office

24:30 Safety is very important when it comes to designing a floor plan

31:00 How important is an architect? Does an architect have to prepare their own drawings? Can an architect approve and stamp someone else’s drawing?

33:00 Has Jeff ever had trouble getting a plan approved by the building department?

35:00 Jeff once butted heads with a fire marshal who tried to dictate what materials could be used.

43:00 Whatever you do, don't tick off the inspector

43:30 Jeff often works with restaurants

Jan 27, 202249:32
Hydro Jetting Sewer Pipes with Chris Schad from Sewer-Oscopy - December 17th, 2021

Hydro Jetting Sewer Pipes with Chris Schad from Sewer-Oscopy - December 17th, 2021

In this 69th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Chris Schad from Sewer-Oscopy about hydro jetting and why it is a more efficient way to clean out sewer pipes than spinning blades.

Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices

About the House brought to you by http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/ and https://www.jhpropertiesrealestate.com/

1:40 Chris was previously on episode 35 of About the House

4:30 Because of gravity, the blades sit on bottom of the sewer pipe

5:20 601 Chris has pulled batteries, golf balls, and animals from sewer cleanout drains

10:10 Hydro Jetting doesn't damage Chris’ $6,000 camera

12:05 It’s hard to maintain water pressure if there are a lot of sharp turns in the sewer line

14:56 Roots love fertilizer so be careful if there are cracks in your sewer line

16:10 A crack in a sewer line doesn’t automatically mean the pipe needs to be replaced

16:45 Orangeburg Pipe was made of paper and resin and is no longer used.

18:55 Cleaning underground drains

19:55 There are different types of Hydro Jet heads

21:40 Cleaning corrugated black plastic pipe

21:48 Do plumbers ever lie about cleaning out the sewer line of roots and debris

24:10 Restaurants need to be careful about putting grease and eggshells down their pipes

25:10 Low flow toilets have caused lots of plumbing problems.

27:20 Should car mechanics be careful about what they put down their pipes?

29:40 How to keep water from coming back into the house while Hydro Jetting

32:40 How often should you get your sewer lines cleaned out?

34:12 Contact Chris Schad of Sewer-Oscopy by calling 314.703.3608

Dec 17, 202137:41
BONUS-VIDEO PODCAST-Commercial Exteriors - bit.ly/gallowayexteriors

BONUS-VIDEO PODCAST-Commercial Exteriors - bit.ly/gallowayexteriors

WATCH THE VIDEO AT https://bit.ly/gallowayexteriors

In this video, Troy Galloway takes a look at a bunch of exterior items he checks during his commercial building inspections including siding, doors, windows, electrical, parking lots, loading docks, and drainage.

314-520-6655

http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/


1:33 siding, pop up building, cracks under window

4:01 Walgreens, steel studded framing, EIFS

5:18 brick, impregnated form with stamp, expansion joint

6:36 120 year old warehouse in the city on river, star shaped brace that holds the bricks together

8:25 bricked in window, brick can only go so high

9:50 brick fell and mortar is missing

10:40 metal buildings, steel siding and steel frame, rotted wood studded frame, backed out screws, siding grooves should be lined up

13:31 cinder block can be used for the interior and the exterior, cracked blocks can mean moisture problems

16:22 foam used as a header to hold the load up 

17:37 fake stucco on fir plywood siding

19:09 2 different building components, cinder block and wood siding used together

20:42 doors, rotted out fake stucco, single and double acting service doors

23:49 door closures

24:58 residential material used on commercial door 

26:00 garage doors and service doors 

26:50 windows, glass block windows are hard to break 

28:40 glazing where glass meets steel frame, weather stripping

31:15 lentil rusting  

32:10 electrical 

34:05 checking dusk to dawn lights 

34:34 parking lots and loading docks, re-asphalt, resealing 

37:00 drainage, getting the water away from the building 

38:22 protrusions

Dec 12, 202142:01
BONUS-VIDEO PODCAST-Commercial Roofing with Rick Hinkson of Eureka Contracting and Roofing - bit.ly/gallowayroof

BONUS-VIDEO PODCAST-Commercial Roofing with Rick Hinkson of Eureka Contracting and Roofing - bit.ly/gallowayroof

WATCH THE VIDEO AT https://bit.ly/gallowayroof

In this video, Troy Galloway is joined by Rick Hinkson of Eureka Contracting and Roofing to evaluate a bunch of photos of commercial roofs they have worked on. Find out why the roof is the MOST important part of any building.


Rick Hinkson of Eureka Contracting and Roofing

https://www.eurekacontracting.com/

636-938-ROOF (7663)

Rick@eurekacontracting.com


Troy Galloway of Galloway Building Services 

http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/

314-520-6655 

troy@gallowaybuildingservice.com 

Podcast - https://anchor.fm/galloway 

https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices

Galloway Building Services is a stable, consistent, and reliable St. Louis inspection service provider with more than 40 years experience. Troy Galloway is an engineer and complete construction expert. This knowledge and skill make him and Galloway Building Services more than just another inspection company. Your home inspection should be educational not merely a list. Our inspectors love to talk with you about what your home is in need of and how to improve your home's overall stability.

Nov 04, 202153:32
How to Fireproof Your Home - July 22nd, 2021

How to Fireproof Your Home - July 22nd, 2021

In this 68th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks about fireproofing your home. Find out what kind of fire-retardant plants you can grow around your property to help slow a fire.

Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices

About the House brought to you by http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/ and https://www.jhpropertiesrealestate.com/

6:55 How to fireproof your home

9:00 Creating a firebreak with gravel, concrete, a green zone of grass, and fire retardant plants

12:33 Firetrucks might have problems access your home in both rural areas and inner city areas

15:50 Use fire resistant siding, roofing, metal studs, and metal around the windows

20:10 Building a deck with fireproof wood or building a concrete patio instead

22:15 Cedar siding was once sealed with diesel fuel

23:37 Remove debris from the roof and gutters and remove limbs that are a danger to powerlines

26:25 Declutter your home to prevent a fire from spreading

27:50 A garage is a major hotspot for catching the home on fire

30:00 Don’t leave candles unattended

32:00 Clean out your dryer lint

34:10 Don’t ignore your breaker if it keeps tripping

35:50 Try not to use extension cords but if you have to, take care of them

36:54 Replace suspect fixtures and appliances, especially if they emit a burning smell

38:44 LED lights are very low heat and are good to use in closets or close to a wall

39:17 A lot of our furnishings and carpets are made of synthetic materials that are highly flammable and create a lot of smoke and poisonous gas

40:21 There is fireproof carpeting but also think about using tile and stone.

41:08 Practice safety with space heaters

41:32 Don’t deep fat fry a turkey on your deck

42:35 Check out the past show about safety alarms https://youtu.be/XJUfzorpW18

43:00 Alarms need to be tested regularly

44:06 Keep lots of fire extinguishers all over the house, in the garage, and in your vehicle

45:00 Have a fire safety plan with your family and review it with them at least twice a year

45:51 Taller homes should have fire ladders. Basement rooms need egress windows.

47:27 Fireproof drywall, carpeting, insulation, caulking, stain, shutters, backsplashes

Jul 22, 202150:10
Drywall - July 8th, 2021

Drywall - July 8th, 2021

In this 67th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks about drywall. Find out what type of drywall to use in your garage to slow a fire from spreading quickly to the rest of your house.

Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices

About the House brought to you by http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/ and https://www.jhpropertiesrealestate.com/

3:40 Drywall has changed a lot even during the 44 years Troy has been in the construction business

4:15 Plaster has been used a lot longer than drywall and is much more labor intensive

5:15 The United States Gypsum Corporation was founded in 1901

8:00 Old drywall should be tested for lead, asbestos, and formaldehyde

10:00 The American Housing Act of 1949 created a big housing boom

13:15 Plaster in stairwells

14:45 The less joints there are the less chance there is for imperfections

16:10 Types of drywall

16:30 Regular, whiteboard, and smooth board

17:30 Popcorn ceilings are a nightmare to patch

18:05 The color of the drywall helps builders quickly tell the difference

18:30 Greenboard is moisture resistant

19:40 Blueboard

20:05 Fixing plaster pops

21:10 Paperless drywall

23:30 Purple drywall

25:00 Type X is fire resistant

26:45 Sound proofing

31:15 Having drywall hangers and drywall tapers to work together to prevent issues later

34:00 Gluing drywall to studs and ceiling

34:30 Nail pops and drywall screws

35:10 Drywall tape goes over the perimeter nails

35:40 What happens when everything dries

38:00 Practicing drywall techniques in the garage and closets first

40:00 Instant mud

42:00 Getting ruptures out

43:05 Chinese drywall

44:10 Exterior drywall

Jul 08, 202148:24
Wild Construction Inspection Stories - June 24th, 2021

Wild Construction Inspection Stories - June 24th, 2021

In this 66th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy shares a bunch of wild construction inspection stories.

Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices

About the House brought to you by http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/ and https://www.jhpropertiesrealestate.com/

3:05 What is a construction inspection

4:38 Working with attorneys to inspect the construction contracts

5:48 Inspecting new home construction

6:11 What is involved in a total home inspection

7:04 Million dollar homes are not immune to construction mistakes

7:25 Construction inspection can help both the contractor and the homeowner to prove whether a job is being done right

8:20 Try to work things out with your contractor first

8:41 Sometimes an attorney will specifically request we look at a certain part of a job

9:02 We are often contacted before attorneys are involved. Hopefully our report will lead to the problem being fixed

9:22 We can recommend an attorney if you need one

9:38 HVAC problems we’ve found.

10:10 So many beer cans were in the ducts that it blocked the airflow

11:12 They couldn’t get the stove level because beer cans were underneath

12:24 Steel beams do not fully extend all the way across the home

13:01 Wrong nails used on decks so they rust away (deck podcast https://youtu.be/eK25dyCeYQQ) (deck inspection tips video https://youtu.be/_acsasj6GME)

13:30 Being up to municipal code is not the same as quality

14:30 The furnace wasn’t wired up at all

14:46 Saved over $9 million by checking why another Inspector said the furnace room wasn’t vented

15:41 A basement floor was cracking and sounded hollow because it was nowhere near 3 inches thick

16:44 The ceiling was falling down because the drywall was only pin nailed up

17:30 There were no vertical studs in a room addition and no nails in the center of the drywall

18:12 A door was not nailed to the frame and the wind blew it out

19:32 A plumber spilled glue down the drain

21:13 Someone was going to the bathroom in the sump pit

22:09 Leaving wood and trash in the overdig feeds the termites

23:22 The roofer didn’t put shingles on the roof

23:53 The roof was stripped off and then a thunderstorm rolled in

25:26 Avoiding 2nd story washing machine floods https://youtu.be/68To3lfNxVc

27:10 Mulch kept getting in a display home because the window didn’t have any sealing

Jun 24, 202130:29
STL Brick and Tuckpointing - June 10th, 2021

STL Brick and Tuckpointing - June 10th, 2021

In this 65th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Jay and Jack of STL Brick and Tuckpointing. Find out why using mortar that is harder than your bricks will cause problems down the road and why skimming (using too little mortar) is the biggest faux pas in the tuckpointing business.

Contact STL Brick and Tuckpointing at 314.753.2907

Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices

About the House brought to you by http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/ and https://www.jhpropertiesrealestate.com/

3:30 Jay Nelson talks about how he has been mixing mortar since he was 13 years old for his great uncle and grandpa

4:23 Jack explains his role as a job coordinator and talks about carrying buckets for the crew since he was 8 years old

6:15 What causes a brick wall to bulge?

7:30 Working in the Soulard and Lafayette Square neighborhoods

7:50 What is a lentil and how can a rusty lentil contribute to stair stepping cracks in brick

9:47 What are weep holes and how do they help with moisture and spraying for termites

11:00 What kind of waterproofing is recommended for bricks and how can they make a brick erode? What is Siloxane?

13:20 How did so many bricks from Chicago end up in St. Louis after the great fire of 1871

14:10 Why are masons from St. Louis so well respected across the country?

15:30 Troy once did an inspection where the weep holes were not in the correct place

16:25 What percentage of STL Brick and Tuckpointing is fixing other people’s work

17:05 What is the proper amount of mortar to use when tuckpointing

18:30 Why mortar shouldn’t be harder than the brick

19:30 What are head joints and what are bed joints

21:20 Why Tammy is the backbone of the company

22:39 What causes a chimney to lean and how hard is it to fix

25:20 How hard is it to repair a chimney crown

29:50 What is the problem with using DIY mortar in a tube like Quikrete

31:40 Will you ever have to tuckpoint again if the bricks are sealed

31:58 Sealing bricks with diesel fuel

33:29 Why is acid washing used when tuckpointing

34:36 How is interior tuckpointing different from exterior tuckpointing

35:32 Why are people using brick veneer on sheets

37:10 What is Z-Brick Veneer

38:20 What kind of sand is used in tuckpointing

40:12 What will acid wash eat through and is there a product that can be used indoors

41:25 Contact STL Brick and Tuckpointing by calling 314.753.2907

43:17 Listen to the first episode STL Brick and Tuckpointing appeared on https://anchor.fm/galloway/episodes/STL-Brick-and-Tuckpointing---October-19th--2019-ejdbr0

Jun 10, 202144:09
Deck Safety and Maintenance - May 27th, 2021

Deck Safety and Maintenance - May 27th, 2021

In this 64th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy celebrates National Deck Safety Month by explaining what goes into making a sturdy deck and how to ensure it lasts a lifetime. Find out how to avoid water and termite damage.

Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices

About the House brought to you by http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/ and https://www.jhpropertiesrealestate.com/

5:10 May is National Deck Safety Month

5:40 In 1995 100+ people were injured in Wentzville, MO when a deck collapsed following a Grateful Dead concert

7:03 Decks are designed to handle a lot of weight

8:20 A deck doesn’t necessarily have to be attached to the house

9:30 Support posts

11:16 Attaching ban boards to the home and the deck

11:30 Removing the siding to attach boards and bolting patterns

12:55 Sway bar attachments cut down on movement

14:00 Flashing and treated lumber

15:00 Deck lower than the door

19:30 Joist hangers

20:47 Don’t use roofing nails on the deck and avoiding rust

28:30 Decks have movement

29:35 Stringers for stairs

31:00 Galvanized metal straps

32:00 Support post, concrete piers, and frost lines

37:06 Decking material and handrails

39:08 Treated and sealed wood

41:30 Keeping decking tight together

43:07 Deck coating used to hide rot and unsafe conditions

45:35 Ground level deck and no flashing means termites

46:19 Concrete is cheaper than a ground level deck

May 26, 202148:57
Tips for Extending the Life of Your HVAC System With Jim Ramsey - May 14th, 2021

Tips for Extending the Life of Your HVAC System With Jim Ramsey - May 14th, 2021

In this 63rd episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Jim Ramsey of Dave Ramsey Heat and Air about maintaining your HVAC system so it runs smoother and lasts longer. Find out what kind of damage a dog marking their territory on your air conditioner can do. If you live in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area you can contact Dave Ramsey Heat and Air at (918) 756-2909.

Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices

About the House brought to you by http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/ and https://www.jhpropertiesrealestate.com/

3:00 When was Dave Ramsey Heat and Air started and how did Jim Ramsey start working there

4:27 What are some tips for prepping your HVAC systems for the summer and winter

5:19 Changing filters are important for heating and cooling

5:39 Keeping birds, mud daubers, and other pests out of your HVAC system

6:15 Electric furnaces

10:15 Condensate lines

11:00 Slimy fungus buildup

12:19 Using UV light, tablets, bleach, and shop vacs to prevent fungus and mold

14:45 High efficiency furnaces

19:00 Plastic PVC condensate drain

19:10 The stuff that drains out of your HVAC system might damage concrete and siding

24:00 Furnace caps and the difficulty of keeping birds out of your chimney

27:00 What to do before turning on the heat for the winter

30:11 What do do before turning on the air conditioning for the summer

31:45 Maintaining your air conditioning unit by washing out the coils, raking the fins, having hail guards, and turning it off during mowing

34:20 What happens if a dog urinates on your air conditioning unit

38:50 What does it mean if the air conditioning lines are hot or frozen over

41:55 Rusty ductwork and wet insulation around pipes

48:30 Limited warranty and life expectancy of ductwork

50:45 Where to put your HVAC system in your house so it is the most efficient

54:25 Why are are there different types of Freon

May 15, 202101:02:46
The Super Hot Seller's Market with Ramona of J&H Properties - April 29th, 2021

The Super Hot Seller's Market with Ramona of J&H Properties - April 29th, 2021

In this 62nd episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Real Estate Broker Ramona Galloway of J&H Properties about this wild seller's market and what you can do to beat out all the other buyers offering $20,000 over asking! Contact Ramona by calling 314-602-4835

Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices

About the House brought to you by http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/ and https://www.jhpropertiesrealestate.com/

2:45 Contact Ramona of J&H Properties at 314-602-4835

5:20 How COVID has affected home buying

6:10 A large number of people are moving away from cities

6:45 It is hard to get materials to build new homes

8:30 The interest rates are still low

9:15 Buying your points down and how to make your mortgage payment lower

10:08 How to find a mortgage lender

11:20 USDA loans

12:15 Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)

13:00 Loan qualifications and credit dings

16:30 Can a new president affect the housing market

17:45 Are there grants available

20:00 Overpaying for a home now will make it harder to sell later

20:30 Why do home appraisals matter

28:15 How do school districts affect home prices

30:10 How do the local police and fire departments affect home prices

32:40 How do the local businesses affect home prices

34:30 How does hazardous waste affect home prices

34:50 What are the most important updates to make

36:00 How does staging affect the selling price

39:20 What should you do after having a home inspected

40:10 What happens during a final walkthrough

42:45 Can I move in if the home loan isn’t funded yet?

47:40 Doing walkthroughs on video for out of town buyers

Apr 29, 202153:02
Indoor Air Quality - April 15th, 2021

Indoor Air Quality - April 15th, 2021

In this 61st episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks about indoor air quality. Find out if you are actually making yourself sick by not having enough ventilation and by keeping certain chemicals and products in your home.

Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices

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3:00 indoor air quality

4:00 Home so airtight we create our own pollution

4:30 Inadequate ventilation

5:30 Vacuum effect

7:45 mold and pests

8:00 Check out our past episodes on Asbestos and lead

10:10 Check out our past episode about air quality machines with Jim Vargo

11:00 Legionnaires disease

12:00 Radon - Check out our past episode with Cherie Summa of St. Louis Radon

15:10 2nd hand smoke can cause ear infections

15:30 Sudden infant death syndrome

16:00 Combustion pollutants, kerosene space heaters, wood stoves, and liquid petroleum

17:30 Lint dust from dryers can cause fires

19:10 Nitrogen dioxide

20:10 Volatile organic compounds (VOC) and buying products like paint low in VOC

21:45 Paint strippers, pesticides, spray foam insulation, air fresheners, moth repellents, candles, and essential oils

23:30 Check out our past episode about painting with Rue Moonyos

28:00 Check out our past episode with Ductz Unlimited

28:45 Mixing and storing household cleaners and weed sprays

29:55 Asthma triggers

30:00 Dust mites

31:15 Moldy shower curtains

31:30 Bed bugs

33:30 Allergen proof mattress covers

36:15 Moisture in the attic

38:40 Changing air filters

39:10 Humidifiers and dehumidifiers

Apr 14, 202146:15
Glass and Mirrors with Tom Barron - April 1st, 2021

Glass and Mirrors with Tom Barron - April 1st, 2021

In this 60th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Tom Barron of Barron Mirror, Glass, and Door (https://barronmirror.com/). Find out about glass Covid dividers, custom etched bar back mirrors, and why fireplace glass can withstand the heat. If you mention About the House when purchasing shower doors, Tom will throw in Clear Shield (a $150 value) for free. Contact Barron Mirror, Glass, and Door at 636.230.6300.

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6:30 Barron Mirror, Glass, and Door has a huge showroom in Chesterfield, Missouri at 125 Chesterfield Industrial Drive

6:10 Antique mirrors

12:00 Beveled glass and silvered backs

13:00 What are the most popular colors for glass?

14:00 Sandblasting glass

17:10 Upscale businesses use glass for their Covid protective dividers

17:45 Fireplace glass

22:10 installing glass

22:10 Custom etching glass for gifts

26:05 Decorating glass by painting the sandblasted parts

30:30 Minimizing and hiding the hardware on shower doors for a sleek look

41:00 Retrofitting shower doors

45:30 Quite a few people ended up working for Tom Barron and Barron Mirror, Glass, and Door for over 20+ years

48:00 Contact Barron Mirror, Glass, and Door by calling 636-230-6300, going online at barronmirror.com, or following them on Facebook

49:10 If you buy shower doors and mention About the House, Tom will throw in Clear Shield for free.

49:30 Troy Galloway is offering 50% off infrared testing to anyone that mentions this episode.

Mar 31, 202151:23
Mold with Travis Boyer - March 18th, 2021

Mold with Travis Boyer - March 18th, 2021

In this 59th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Travis Boyer of MoldManUSA.com. Find out how you can tell if you actually have dangerous BLACK MOLD growing in your home. Contact Travis by emailing travisboyer at moldmanusa dot com or by calling 314-282-9791

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5:15 What to do if mold is visible

6:00 Air quality testing and sending spores to the lab

7:53 Bad mold

9:45 Bleach doesn’t work

10:40 Basements are a common place to find mold

11:50 A house has to breath

14:00 You might have to remove the carpeting too

19:30 Mold behind the walls won’t show up in an air quality test

23:44 Some states require inspectors and remediators to have a mold certification

27:02 Painting over mold and encapsulation

30:40 One client had a mushroom growing out of her wall

36:20 Do mold spores settle to the ground

42:00 Did the sellers hide the mold problem?

51:00 How to choose a good inspector. What is the IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification)

Mar 18, 202155:41
Home Automation and Security with Matt Walt - March 4th, 2021

Home Automation and Security with Matt Walt - March 4th, 2021

In this 58th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Matt Walt of Beishir Lock & Security (https://www.stlsecurity.com/) about the latest in automation and security technology. Find out how he’s helped companies automate temperature checks for Covid screenings and save food from spoiling at restaurants.

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2:15 What got Matt Walt interested in working with technology?

8:37 General contractors, landscapers, and interior designers should meet with Matt Walt before starting any construction to make sure all the home automation and security systems work seamlessly

10:10 What is a low voltage electrician?

10:56 Check out Troy’s episode with Eco Power https://youtu.be/y5IwuryPNEk

14:40 Why have outdoor entertainment spaces become so popular and what are people doing with them?

18:30 How can Matt Walt help with upgrading existing media rooms?

22:10 How affordable is home automation and security?

31:23 Beishir sets up a lot of security cameras and card access for commercial businesses

33:18 How can home automation make a home safer when entering at night?

35:00 GFCI and sump pit monitoring

37:04 How to hide home automation speakers and components

37:35 Motorized window coverings and customized lighting are very popular

38:23 How can automation make a home more energy efficient?

44:10 Contact Matt Walt of Beishir by calling 314-833-7900

Mar 03, 202148:26
Trim & Moulding with Chris Warakomski of Alexandria Moulding - February 10th, 2021

Trim & Moulding with Chris Warakomski of Alexandria Moulding - February 10th, 2021

In this 57th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks trim and moulding with Chris Warakomski of http://www.alexmo.com/. Find out what kind of trim is the best to use in damp places like basements and bathrooms.

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3:20 Troy introduces Chris Warakomski from Alexandria Moulding

5:00 Customizing the profile of the moulding

7:00 oak, pine, poplar, birch, MDF, vinyl

8:00 Using exterior paint on bathroom trim to avoid mold

8:30 Volatile organic compounds in paint

15:12 Chair railing

20:00 Pros and cons of MDF

24:00 Scotia

24:47 Best materials for damp areas like basements

27:00 Caulk can yellow from sunlight exposure

32:00 Back caulking

34:45 Designer molding

35:40 Dental molding

39:10 Alexandria Moulding is more affordable because they do more volume

40:10 Alexandria Contractor Packs are ½ the price per square foot and pre-bundled

41:00 Pre-finished plastic moulding that looks like wood grain

41:55 Covering up nail holes

42:50 Moulding for curved walls and windows

43:31 Contact Chris with any questions by emailing cwarakomski@nss.alexmo.com

Feb 10, 202146:21
Ask the Expert - February 4th, 2021

Ask the Expert - February 4th, 2021

In this 56th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy answers a whole bunch of questions he has been receiving lately. Find out about what to do about snow and ice damaging your home, when to seed and sod your yard, why an outside switch might shock you, and much more!

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5:00 snow melting in patches on my roof

10:00 UV shades to keep walkways clear of snow

11:00 making your own ice melt

16:00 ice cracking my windows

16:30 ice dams on the roof

18:30 dirt falling in around my new house

21:00 when to seed and sod

23:00 slow the cracking of concrete

27:00 frost free spigots and why you need to remove the hose in the winter

30:00 holes in my soffit

32:30 ridge vents vs. hood vents on my roof

36:30 downspouts backing up

38:00 outside switch electric shocks

39:00 water damage around chimney even after getting a new roof

41:00 water coming down furnace

42:43 termites in winter?

43:43 vinyl siding shrinkage

45:00 home makes popping noises

47:00 animals nesting in my home in the winter

Feb 04, 202148:40
Disaster Prep - January 28th, 2021

Disaster Prep - January 28th, 2021

In this 55th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks about what you need to have in your home in order to be prepared for a natural disaster. Find out what to do when a snowstorm knocks out your power and you are stuck in your home for weeks on end.

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6:00 Snowstorms were a pleasant memory for Troy as a kid

7:30 Dry clothes and blankets

10:33 Medical supplies

13:37 Matches, stoves, candles, flint and steel

23:00 Water supply

28:00 water purification

34:00 Food, coolers, vacuum sealing

39:00 Communication, radio, cell phone, flashlight

Jan 27, 202147:52
Exterior Siding Pt. 2 - January 7th, 2021
Jan 06, 202101:02:08
Exterior Siding Pt. 1 - December 23rd, 2020
Dec 23, 202037:39
Roofing Materials - December 10th, 2020

Roofing Materials - December 10th, 2020

In this 52nd episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks about roofing materials. Find out about some of the different types of underlayment, shingles, and metals that can be used on a roof and the advantages of each of them.

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5:10 underlayment

6:40 Eureka Roofing with Rick Hinkson https://youtu.be/HQSsJ4yORr4

8:25 felt paper

12:28 self sealing underlayment

14:48 VA and FHA won't allow more than 2 roof layers

15:25 fire codes

17:00 consider the cost, lifespan, and warranty of your materials

17:25 find a qualified contractor that will be in business for a long time to come

18:08 asphalt shingles

21:50 some suppliers might offer a discount near the end of the season

22:00 class H shingles are rated for tornadoes

23:00 clay and concrete tiles

27:00 wood shingles

30:00 metal roofs like aluminum, copper, steel, and zinc

38:30 zinc is fungus and insect proof

40:30 solar


Dec 09, 202040:47
Insulation - November 19th, 2020

Insulation - November 19th, 2020

In this 51st episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks about home insulation. Find out why FLUFFY insulation actually keeps your home warmer.

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5:30 How insulation works

7:10 Conduction

7:25 Convection

7:48 Radiant heat

10:17 Fiberglass, batting, rolls, concrete block, foam board, blow-in, reflective, fiber, spray

16:40 Don't walk on insulation

19:38 Radiant barrier

23:50 Blow-in

25:33 Spray foam

26:44 When not to use expandable

27:22 Open cell vs closed cell foam

29:15 Lawsuits on foam

32:40 Ridged board

40:58 Hazardous waste

Nov 18, 202042:05
PART 2: Fall Home Maintenance Tips and Prepping for Winter - November 12th, 2020

PART 2: Fall Home Maintenance Tips and Prepping for Winter - November 12th, 2020

In this 50th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy picks up where he left off last episode by sharing more fall home maintenance tips to help you prepare for winter.

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2:25 dryer vents

4:30 drafts

10:48 window gaps

12:00 basement cracks

12:33 sump pumps and pits

17:00 critters

17:10 weather stripping

29:10 security alarms

20:21 smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors

36:03 water leak detectors

43:10 Every 10th person to contact Troy will get a free infrared inspection to find hidden moisture and heat loss

44:30 happy birthday to the Marine Corps

Nov 12, 202045:46
PART 1: Fall Home Maintenance Tips and Prepping for Winter - October 22nd, 2020

PART 1: Fall Home Maintenance Tips and Prepping for Winter - October 22nd, 2020

In this 49th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks fall home maintenance tips and prepping your home for the winter.

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3:16 Driveway

8:30 Shingles

11:00 Gutters

13:00 Drains

16:40 Chimney

21:00 Siding

28:00 Foundation

32:00 Gas line, AC line, cable line

33:00 Dryer vent

37:30 Decks

40:00 Patio and porch

43:25 Air conditioner

43:00 Water line and hose

59:00 First 10 people to contact Troy get a free infrared inspection

Oct 21, 202051:01
Painting Pt. 2 with Rue Moonyos - October 8th, 2020
Oct 07, 202044:59
Air Purification with Jim Vargo - September 23rd, 2020
Sep 23, 202050:29
Doors - September 10th, 2020
Sep 10, 202052:59
Windows Part 2 - August 27th, 2020
Aug 26, 202044:25
Windows Part 1 - August 13th, 2020
Aug 13, 202001:01:23
Swimming Pools with Jeff Mitchell of RubberDuckSTL.com - July 29th, 2020

Swimming Pools with Jeff Mitchell of RubberDuckSTL.com - July 29th, 2020

In this 43rd episode of About the House with Troy Galloway of Galloway Building Services, Troy talks about swimming pools with Jeff Mitchell of http://rubberduckstl.com/.  In this episode Jeff will share how to get a rebate on your next pool pump, how to keep your pool from turning green, why there is about a $100,000 price difference between above ground and in-ground, and what actually happens when someone pees in the pool.

 Contact Jeff Mitchell by calling 314-922-4936 or by emailing Jeff@RubberDuckSTL.com  

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Jul 29, 202048:56
Engineered Wood pt. 2 - July 16th, 2020
Jul 15, 202030:42