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If you need a home inspection in Minnesota (MN) anywhere in the entire Twin Cities Minneapolis / St. Paul metro area and surrounding
cities including; Afton, Albertville, Andover, Annandale, Anoka, Apple Valley, Arden Hills, Augusta, Bayport, Becker, Bell Plaine, Big Lake, Blaine, Bloomington, Brooklyn Center,
Brooklyn Park, Buffalo, Burnsville, Cambridge, Cannon Falls, Carver, Champlin, Chaska, Chisago City, Circle Pines, Coates, Cokato, Cologne, Columbia Heights, Columbus, Coon
Rapids, Corcoran, Cottage Grove, Crystal, Dassel, Dayton, Delano, Deephaven, Duluth, Eagan, East Bethel, Eden Prairie, Edina, Elk River, Elko New Market, Excelsior, Falcon Heights,
Faribault, Farmington, Forest Lake, Fridley, Gem Lake, Glencoe, Golden Valley, Goodhue, Greenfield, Greenwood, Dupont, Ham Lake, Hampton, Hanover, Hastings, Heidelberg,
Highland Park, Hopkins, Hutchinson, Hugo, Independence, Inver Grove Heights, Isanti, Jonathan, Jordan, Kenyon, Lake Elmo, Lake St. Croix Beach, Lakeland, Lakeland Shores, Lester
Prairie, Lexington, Lillydale, Lino Lakes, Lindstrom, Litchfield, Little Canada, Long Lake, Lonsdale, Loretto, Mankato, Maple Grove, Maple Lake, Maple Plain, Maplewood, Marine on the
St. Croix, Mayer, Medicine Lake, Mendota Heights, Miesville, Milaca, Minnetonka, Minnetrista, Monticello, Montgomery, Montrose, Mound, Mounds View, New Brighton, New Germany,
New Hope, New Prague, New Trier, Newport, North Branch, Northfield, North St. Paul, Norwood Young America, Oak Grove, Oakdale, Oak Park Heights, Orono, Osseo, Otsego,
Owatonna, Pine City, Pine Island, Plymouth, Princeton, Ramsey, Randolph, Red Wing, Richfield, Robbinsdale, Rochester, Rockford, Rogers, Rosemount, Roseville, Rush City, Sartell,
Sauk Rapids, Shakopee, Shoreview, Shorewood, South St. Paul, Spring Lake Park, Spring Park, St. Bonifacius, St. Cloud, St. Francis, St. Louis Park, St. Michael, St. Paul Park, St.
Peter, Stillwater, Vadnais Heights, Vermillion, Victoria, Waconia, Waseca, Watertown, Waverly, Wayzata, Webster, West St. Paul, White Bear Lake, Winsted, Woodbury, Woodland,
Wyoming, Zimmerman, Zumbrota and many other surrounding Minnesota cities in the following counties; Anoka, Benton, Carver, Chisago, Dodge, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti,
Kanabec, Le Sueur, McLoed, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Victoria, Waseca, Washington, Wright.
Safeguard Inspection Services LLC
Doug Palmer - Certified Home Inspector
8353 177th Ln. NE, Columbus, MN.55025
Doug@safeguardinspectserv.com (612) 916-4142 www.safeguardinspectserv.com
Doug Palmer - Certified Home Inspector
8353 177th Ln. NE, Columbus, MN.55025
Doug@safeguardinspectserv.com (612) 916-4142 www.safeguardinspectserv.com
Maintenance and Repair Products
*General Repair*
Door and windows - Dorglass,Inc - They have door and window parts for just about every manufacturer. Menards, Lowes, Ace Hardware, and Home Depot have some of the parts but not as many as Dorglass. Things like window cranks, weather stripping, screen door and window parts. Otherise, get on the internet and find the manufacturer that you have and do some research.
Plumbing Parts- First try the big home improvement stores then if you don't have any luck, try Park Supply (Mpls). 2727 East 26th St. Minneapolis, MN 55406 Phone: 612.822.3180. They have just about everything you need for plumbing parts and repairs.
Brin Northwestern Glass Co. (612-529-9671) - You can have this company make you replacements for your broken seal or damaged thermopane windows. If you bring in the sash, they will install the glass for you. If you order just the glass, you have to take the old one out and install the new one yourself. Great prices! ...and even more inexpensive if you do it all yourself.
United Products - Building material company. Siding, fascia, door, windows, shingles, decking, skylights, and fencing. Many locations. Very competitive pricing.
*Caulk Sealants, Primers, and Paint*
BASF/ SONNEBORN SL1 - Concrete Crack and Seam Repair - SL1 is a one-component, non-priming, self-leveling elastomeric polyurethane designed for expansion joints in concrete floors and decks. Use it where flexibility, as well as abrasion and puncture resistance is required. Available at Allied Building Products and Brock/White
Vulkem or PL Sealant - Polyurethane, self-leveling. Used by many professionals to seal seams and cracks in concrete. Follow the directions. Use foam cords to stuff in large or deep cracks so you don't have to use so much sealant. Available at Home Depot, Lowes, or Menards.
Lexel Sealant/Caulk - Stays clear as glass and lets the color of the surfaces caulked show through until painted. Mold and mildew resistant when cured. Use where paintable surfaces meet non-paintable (ie. Tile to wall, sink to counter, counter to wall. Available at Ace Hardware, Do It Best, True Value
Cabot Deck Stain - One of the best stains you can use on your deck and outdoor wooden structures. Available at Lowes and Fleetfarm.
Cover Stain (a Zinzer product) - An oil based primer that blocks stains, is sandable (to smooth rough walls), gives extra moisture protection (bathrooms, kitchens, exterior), interior/exterior, and dries in an hour. Available at most big box stores.
Zar Wood Stains - The best and easiest to use. Available at most professional paint stores.
DC333 - Fire retardant primer. Fire and mold protection in one application. Use where extra fire protection is desired. Follow manufacturers directions for application and use. They also make a fire resistant spray for fabric. Available at Menards
Goodbye Cracks - Elastomeric spray which you spray over crack repairs before you paint and this product will flex and bend instead of crack. Follow directions!
Bondo - Use to repair rot on windows, doors, trim, etc. Available at auto repair stores and departments. It dries quick so understand how to use it before you start. How to work with Bondo
RadonSeal - Penetrating Concrete Sealer/Water Proofer - It penetrates deep inside concrete (up to 4"), chemically reacts with lime and alkalis, expands into even microscopic pores, and hardens as a mineral. This seals concrete internally against water, water vapor, and even radon gas, combining concrete waterproofing, damp-proofing, concrete preservation, and radon mitigation in one product. Must be applied to bare concrete.
*Cleaners, Maintenance Products*
The Works - Cleans, removes rust, mildew, calcium, lime, and soap scum. Use before sealing tile grout or any time you clean bathtub or shower. Available at Cub, Walmart, and Rainbow
Super Clean - Great cleaner, degreaser. Comes in spray bottle or gallon jug. Inexpensive. Available at Walmart, and many automotive stores.
MOLD ARMOR - Mold and Mildew Remover - Use to clean bathrooms, kitchens, etc where what appears to be mold or mildew is present. They also make a Mold Blocker - Use this after cleaning to prevent the return of mold and mildew stains. Available at Menards
CONCROBIUM MOLD CONTROL - Great product containing no bleach, ammonia, or VOC's. Eliminates and prevents mold and mildew and eleminates msuty odors. Available at Home Depor, Lowes, Menards, Ace Hardware, and True Value Hardware.
Mary Ellen's "I Hate Mildew!" - Wonderful for shower curtains, canvas and any white or colored fabrics that can be washed with chlorine bleach. These include cotton, cotton blends, nylon, rayon, Dacron, orlon and linen. A yacht owner used this product to save thousands of dollars of mildewed canvas. It came out looking like new. This is a protective sealant to help prevent mildew and mold growth for up to two years. Was available at CUB but I don't know the current retail availability.
Draino Gel (Yellow Bottle) - This drain cleaner is great for slow or clogged drains. It dissolves soap scum and hair. Follow directions. Available everywhere.
Perma Wash - Disinfectant, Fungicide, Virucide, Bactericide, Mildewcide, and Mildewstat. EPA REGISTERED for mold & mildew control in Hospitals, Institutions and Homes. Available at Menards
Urine Off - I am told this really works for removing pet urine smell...even cat urine.
Hydrogen Peroxide - Use this to try to remove or lighten dark old pet stains on hardwood floors.
Invisible Glass - Great glass cleaner! Available at Walmart, Kmart, and Auto Stores
Removing Cigarette Smoke Odor From Wood -
Solution 1 - Method
Solution 2 - Spray on Product
Sporicidin - A registered disinfectant for mold and mildew remediation. Available at many janitorial supply stores.
Nashua 386 Silcone sealing tape - Nashua 386 Stretch & Seal Tape, is a self-fusing (an adhesive-free tape that fuses only to itself) silicone sealing tape suitable for dozens of applications where a good water-tight seal is needed. Applications for Nashua Stretch & Seal include: sealing pipes, electrical wires, and hoses; covering sharp edges; protecting against rust and corrosion; wrapping tool handles; marking chain and rope.
Nashua 386 creates an instant, permanent water-tight seal and can withstand temperatures from -60°F to +
X-Treme Tape® Wrap - Originally developed for the military, X-Treme Tape is made from an elastic, silicone compound which adheres to itself when wrapped under tension, and applies even pressure to the most irregular shapes. Clamp odd shapes and angles without having to make cauls and clamping blocks. Rubbery material firmly grips wood, but won’t damage the finish because it only adheres to itself. It forms an air and water-tight seal, is heat-resistant up to 500° F, and insulates up to 400 volts per mil! Also great for plumbing fixes, electrical connections and marine applications. 10' roll.
*Exterior Maintenance and Improvement Products*
Asphalt (in a bag) - Use to repair asphalt walkways and driveways. Clean the area first with the hose sprayer. Let dry then pour it out on a hot day put a board over it and tamp down with a hammer or your feet. Available at Menards (about $10)
Gutter parts and extentions - Comes in 10 ft. sections. Plastic or aluminum. Available at Menards, Home Depot, Lowes, and some hardware stores.
Parging and masonry wall repair - "QuikWall" is a product made by Quikcrete. I have been told the product is great for masonry wall and parging repair. Check with your local supplier such as Home Depot, Lowes, Menards, and most home building material suppliers.
Glass Block Window Fans - These fans are made for glass block windows. If you need ventilation in a basement or bathroom with glass block windows this is one option. I don't think they are available locally but they do sent them out.
United Products - Building material company. Siding, fascia, door, windows, shingles, decking, skylights, and fencing. Many locations. Very competitive pricing.
Brin Northwestern Glass Co. (612-529-9671) - You can have this company make you replacements for your broken seal or damaged thermopane windows. If you bring in the sash, they will install the glass for you. If you order just the glass, you have to take the old one out and install the new one yourself. Great prices! ...and even more inexpensive if you do it all yourself.
Door and windows - Dorglass,Inc - They have door and window parts for just about every manufacturer. Menards, Lowes, Ace Hardware, and Home Depot have some of the parts but not as many as Dorglass. Things like window cranks, weather stripping, screen door and window parts. Otherise, get on the internet and find the manufacturer that you have and do some research.
Plumbing Parts- First try the big home improvement stores then if you don't have any luck, try Park Supply (Mpls). 2727 East 26th St. Minneapolis, MN 55406 Phone: 612.822.3180. They have just about everything you need for plumbing parts and repairs.
Brin Northwestern Glass Co. (612-529-9671) - You can have this company make you replacements for your broken seal or damaged thermopane windows. If you bring in the sash, they will install the glass for you. If you order just the glass, you have to take the old one out and install the new one yourself. Great prices! ...and even more inexpensive if you do it all yourself.
United Products - Building material company. Siding, fascia, door, windows, shingles, decking, skylights, and fencing. Many locations. Very competitive pricing.
*Caulk Sealants, Primers, and Paint*
BASF/ SONNEBORN SL1 - Concrete Crack and Seam Repair - SL1 is a one-component, non-priming, self-leveling elastomeric polyurethane designed for expansion joints in concrete floors and decks. Use it where flexibility, as well as abrasion and puncture resistance is required. Available at Allied Building Products and Brock/White
Vulkem or PL Sealant - Polyurethane, self-leveling. Used by many professionals to seal seams and cracks in concrete. Follow the directions. Use foam cords to stuff in large or deep cracks so you don't have to use so much sealant. Available at Home Depot, Lowes, or Menards.
Lexel Sealant/Caulk - Stays clear as glass and lets the color of the surfaces caulked show through until painted. Mold and mildew resistant when cured. Use where paintable surfaces meet non-paintable (ie. Tile to wall, sink to counter, counter to wall. Available at Ace Hardware, Do It Best, True Value
Cabot Deck Stain - One of the best stains you can use on your deck and outdoor wooden structures. Available at Lowes and Fleetfarm.
Cover Stain (a Zinzer product) - An oil based primer that blocks stains, is sandable (to smooth rough walls), gives extra moisture protection (bathrooms, kitchens, exterior), interior/exterior, and dries in an hour. Available at most big box stores.
Zar Wood Stains - The best and easiest to use. Available at most professional paint stores.
DC333 - Fire retardant primer. Fire and mold protection in one application. Use where extra fire protection is desired. Follow manufacturers directions for application and use. They also make a fire resistant spray for fabric. Available at Menards
Goodbye Cracks - Elastomeric spray which you spray over crack repairs before you paint and this product will flex and bend instead of crack. Follow directions!
Bondo - Use to repair rot on windows, doors, trim, etc. Available at auto repair stores and departments. It dries quick so understand how to use it before you start. How to work with Bondo
RadonSeal - Penetrating Concrete Sealer/Water Proofer - It penetrates deep inside concrete (up to 4"), chemically reacts with lime and alkalis, expands into even microscopic pores, and hardens as a mineral. This seals concrete internally against water, water vapor, and even radon gas, combining concrete waterproofing, damp-proofing, concrete preservation, and radon mitigation in one product. Must be applied to bare concrete.
*Cleaners, Maintenance Products*
The Works - Cleans, removes rust, mildew, calcium, lime, and soap scum. Use before sealing tile grout or any time you clean bathtub or shower. Available at Cub, Walmart, and Rainbow
Super Clean - Great cleaner, degreaser. Comes in spray bottle or gallon jug. Inexpensive. Available at Walmart, and many automotive stores.
MOLD ARMOR - Mold and Mildew Remover - Use to clean bathrooms, kitchens, etc where what appears to be mold or mildew is present. They also make a Mold Blocker - Use this after cleaning to prevent the return of mold and mildew stains. Available at Menards
CONCROBIUM MOLD CONTROL - Great product containing no bleach, ammonia, or VOC's. Eliminates and prevents mold and mildew and eleminates msuty odors. Available at Home Depor, Lowes, Menards, Ace Hardware, and True Value Hardware.
Mary Ellen's "I Hate Mildew!" - Wonderful for shower curtains, canvas and any white or colored fabrics that can be washed with chlorine bleach. These include cotton, cotton blends, nylon, rayon, Dacron, orlon and linen. A yacht owner used this product to save thousands of dollars of mildewed canvas. It came out looking like new. This is a protective sealant to help prevent mildew and mold growth for up to two years. Was available at CUB but I don't know the current retail availability.
Draino Gel (Yellow Bottle) - This drain cleaner is great for slow or clogged drains. It dissolves soap scum and hair. Follow directions. Available everywhere.
Perma Wash - Disinfectant, Fungicide, Virucide, Bactericide, Mildewcide, and Mildewstat. EPA REGISTERED for mold & mildew control in Hospitals, Institutions and Homes. Available at Menards
Urine Off - I am told this really works for removing pet urine smell...even cat urine.
Hydrogen Peroxide - Use this to try to remove or lighten dark old pet stains on hardwood floors.
Invisible Glass - Great glass cleaner! Available at Walmart, Kmart, and Auto Stores
Removing Cigarette Smoke Odor From Wood -
Solution 1 - Method
Solution 2 - Spray on Product
Sporicidin - A registered disinfectant for mold and mildew remediation. Available at many janitorial supply stores.
Nashua 386 Silcone sealing tape - Nashua 386 Stretch & Seal Tape, is a self-fusing (an adhesive-free tape that fuses only to itself) silicone sealing tape suitable for dozens of applications where a good water-tight seal is needed. Applications for Nashua Stretch & Seal include: sealing pipes, electrical wires, and hoses; covering sharp edges; protecting against rust and corrosion; wrapping tool handles; marking chain and rope.
Nashua 386 creates an instant, permanent water-tight seal and can withstand temperatures from -60°F to +
X-Treme Tape® Wrap - Originally developed for the military, X-Treme Tape is made from an elastic, silicone compound which adheres to itself when wrapped under tension, and applies even pressure to the most irregular shapes. Clamp odd shapes and angles without having to make cauls and clamping blocks. Rubbery material firmly grips wood, but won’t damage the finish because it only adheres to itself. It forms an air and water-tight seal, is heat-resistant up to 500° F, and insulates up to 400 volts per mil! Also great for plumbing fixes, electrical connections and marine applications. 10' roll.
*Exterior Maintenance and Improvement Products*
Asphalt (in a bag) - Use to repair asphalt walkways and driveways. Clean the area first with the hose sprayer. Let dry then pour it out on a hot day put a board over it and tamp down with a hammer or your feet. Available at Menards (about $10)
Gutter parts and extentions - Comes in 10 ft. sections. Plastic or aluminum. Available at Menards, Home Depot, Lowes, and some hardware stores.
Parging and masonry wall repair - "QuikWall" is a product made by Quikcrete. I have been told the product is great for masonry wall and parging repair. Check with your local supplier such as Home Depot, Lowes, Menards, and most home building material suppliers.
Glass Block Window Fans - These fans are made for glass block windows. If you need ventilation in a basement or bathroom with glass block windows this is one option. I don't think they are available locally but they do sent them out.
United Products - Building material company. Siding, fascia, door, windows, shingles, decking, skylights, and fencing. Many locations. Very competitive pricing.
Brin Northwestern Glass Co. (612-529-9671) - You can have this company make you replacements for your broken seal or damaged thermopane windows. If you bring in the sash, they will install the glass for you. If you order just the glass, you have to take the old one out and install the new one yourself. Great prices! ...and even more inexpensive if you do it all yourself.
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