I see you also have a home/building inspection service. Do you offer technical advice?

Our staff at Alpha-eProducts.com work in unison with our sister company, Alpha Engineering, Inc. and its division, Alpha Building Inspectors. Our inspectors include technicians and engineers who are very knowledgable of all aspects of home/building construction as well as internal systems. You may e-mail us (see contacts) with any technical or product application question. Someone will reply promptly.

Do you provide products for industrial buildings as well as home and office?

Yes. Many of our engineered products crossover from home to office and factory applications. If you have a specific issue requiring an engineered solution, please contact us by e-mail. Please include a telephone number should direct contact be necessary.

My basement is always damp, especially in the corners. Do I need a new French drain?

Perhaps. But first, look at your exterior "rainwater management".  Are your gutters clogged with leaves? Do the downspouts empty at the foundation without extensions? Is the perimeter grading sloped in a negative way (towards the house)? Do tree limbs or shrubs contact your building or home? Alpha Engineered Products can help improve rainwater management, but you should consult a local landscaper for grade modifications.

I am considering selling my house. What can Alpha-eProducts.com do for me?

We offer many inexpensive products to improve your home's performance and appearance in preparation for sale. You should look closely at all aspects of your home or building from its roof to the foundation to find any issue that would be a nuisance to  a new owner, including anything you have tolerated during your ownership. Consider hiring a local professional home inspector. He/she will provide a detailed report which can be referred to for your seller's disclosure. Also, it will remove any surprises the buyer's inspector might find. For items you discover and want to repair yourself, please visit our site for convenient solutions.

Condensation from the air conditioner clogs up during the summer months, then causes a back-up and overflow when the unit first comes on. How can I stop this from happening?

Alpha Engineered Products, LLC recommends using  an E-Z Trap on the condensate drain. It easily mounts in the drain line at the evaporator coil (located at the heating unit), and its clear U-shaped trap allows constant observation of any developing blockage. A convenient bottle brush stored at the trap provides easy cleaning whenever necessary - a simple engineered solution for an annoying problem.

My pipes bang every time the washing machine valve closes. Can this be corrected?

Yes. What you describe is called "water hammer". Alpha Engineered Products, LLC recommends using a Water Hammer Arrestor. A small pancake shaped device (sometimes tall & skinny) with an internal bladder allows an air cushion to absorb the shock when high velocity water suddenly has nowhere to go. It will mount easily on the spigot where the washer hose connects. No tools necessary - a simple engineered solution for an annoying problem.