Leaking T&P valves, why they leak, and how to fix. Temperature and pressure (T&P) relief valves are designed to be a safety measure. If the pressure in the system becomes too high, the valve will open. This happens when the system is closed. This means a pressure regulator, or some device, prevents water from flowing […]
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Asbestos: Facts and Tips What Is Asbestos? Asbestos is a mineral fiber, and several types of asbestos fibers exist. Asbestos is in products for strength, heat, and fire resistance and was used regularly until the 1970s. How Can Asbestos Affect Human Health? Breathing in asbestos fibers can increase the risk of lung cancer. Called mesothelioma.
Radon results. 1 pCi/L average = smoking 2 cigarettes a day. After testing more than 450 homes, we have some pretty significant data. You should know: The highest 48hr test average was 162.6 pCi/L, 39% of homes tested were over the 4.0 pCi/L EPA action level, and 51% were over the WHO action level. This
Chimney crown cracking is one of the more common observations made when inspecting a home with a chimney. These cracks can cause moisture intrusion and also cause the chimney to deteriorate. Often there is a leak observed at the interior, and often there are damaged brick. A chimney crown should ideally be made of concrete
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How to Shock a Well This is an infographic for sharing meant to show you how to shock a well when a test comes back positive for elevated bacteria and unsafe to drink. We will sometimes perform well-water tests for clients. There are two local labs that can process the results. The White Mills Microbiological
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Downspouts Near Your Foundation Issue: Downspouts discharging near the foundation is the #1 deficiency we observe during our inspections. This presents as disconnected downspouts from buried lines, short splash blocks, or no simply no extensions at all. This condition generally puts water against the foundation. Water against the foundation can cause: moisture intrusion thru foundation walls
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Hey, it’s Josh. Just here to explain why getting an inspection is essential, even on a brand-new build. So this is the second time we’ve been out at this house. The first time we did a pre-drywall inspection, we came out and checked everything that you couldn’t see during the final inspection, right? Inspection We
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Window Seal Failure Causes and repair options One of the most common and expensive deficiencies we observe with windows is a failed seal. Modern windows have two or more panes of glass and are insulated. When the seal is lost, condensation or hazing can form between the glass. Why Insulated Glass Double-pane windows contain two
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When Downspouts are Buried One common observation I’ll make when inspecting a home is buried downspouts. It’s considered an observation because a buried downspout will often perform exactly as planned and evacuate the water away from the foundation as it is supposed to. However, it is difficult to assess how well the buried downspout is
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20 Things You Should Know About Your Home Inspection Home inspections are a vital part of the home buying and selling process but do you know what home inspectors actually do or if a house can even fail a home inspection? Luckily, we’ve put together the top twenty most important things about home inspections and
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