When obtaining home insurance in Florida you may come across the four point inspection. A four-point inspection is a critical aspect of home insurance as it tells the insurance company the kind of liability they…
Aaron ShishillaDecember 2, 2020
What exactly are the Florida Wind Mitigation Requirements and how to do you ensure your home is up to "code"? What is The Wind Mitigation? The Florida Wind Mitigation, also known as, the Florida Uniform…
Aaron ShishillaJuly 9, 2020
Hurricane clips are a type of structural attachment in homes that are an available discount on the Florida Wind Mitigation Inspection. In fact, they are often the most sought after discount on the Wind Mitigation…
Aaron ShishillaJuly 8, 2020
Once again, a huge thank you to Michelle Mosher with Southshore Insurance for coming onto Waypoint Real Talk. We enjoyed be able to pick you brain about common issues and how hurricanes affect your Florida…
Aaron ShishillaJune 12, 2020
Cast Iron Background Cast Iron drains were commonly installed before the 1970's. During this time, cast iron was said to be a 50 year life-span, however, with many slab-on-grade homes the life can be limited…
Aaron ShishillaMarch 20, 2020
What is Knob and Tube Wiring? Knob and tube wiring is cloth wiring that is ran through a "knobs", which are the white ceramic cylindrical holders, and "tubes" that protect wiring through wood. This type…
Aaron ShishillaMarch 19, 2020
Fuse boxes were commonly installed before the 1960's, however, the majority of homes have since had their electrical updated since then. That being said, most fuse boxes have been replaced. However, there are still fuse…
Aaron ShishillaMarch 17, 2020
A lot goes into preparing for a hurricane. There are kits, supplies, and tons of information to remember for when a hurricane hits and after the hurricane leaves. This article is intended to be a…
Aaron ShishillaMarch 14, 2020
How long will your roof last in Florida? (Asphalt Shingle) Today, we will take a deep dive into two main types of roofing material to find out life expectancy and roof lifespan. Those two types…
Aaron ShishillaFebruary 29, 2020