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Tiled window sill in the master bathroom shower slopes towards the windows. Water can collect against the window and possible enter the wall.

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are safety device that require routine testing and maintenance. Smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years and combination smoke and or carbon monoxide detectors should be replaced every six years. Smoke detectors should be tested monthly and batteries replaced every 6 months.  Common defects home inspectors spot with detectors are aging/yellowing, mi...

Natural drafting water heaters require enough fresh combustion air to safely and effectively burn the natural gas. The insulating blanket and small unvented closet, the water heater is in, restricts fresh air from entering the water heater. This can cause the gas to incompletely burn and slows drafting or causes back drafting of the exhaust fumes. Poor drafting can allow harmful fumes, such at ...

A home with high water pressure can lead to damaged appliance valve, water hammer, or leaks.

Old system with low Delta T. Delta T is the temperature change of the air as it passes through the evaporator coil, and cools. When the temperature difference is less than 15 degrees F than the system is not functioning correctly and it will lead to an uncomfortable home and excessive energy usage.

What to check to make sure your attic stairs are properly secured to ceiling framing.

Attic Fire! Or at least a history of one. Scorched rafters and ridge board were no completely repaired. Attic fires happen and as long as the home was not burned down there is a chance to salvage some of the charred components, granted they are not too badly damaged. P.S. I meant to say chimney, not fireplace.

Stab-Lok panels were manufactured by Federal Pacific Electric between the 1950s and 1980. The breakers were faulty as they could over heat, not trip when excessive amperage was drawn, and did not meet UL listing requirements. Bus bars were occasionally reported to over heat. If you have this panel then you should have it replaced.

Loose sink, flexible accordion style drain, and a leak. All at one bathroom sink.

A quick overview of a garage door inspection with tips of what to look for and what to maintain as a homeowner.

Active knob and tube wiring with improper splices, and energized neutrals.

Cementitious Siding coming loose.

A natural draft water heater was installed on direct vent flue piping.

Clogged roof plumbing vent and reducer in the attic.

100 Year Old Cast Iron Pipe with a Hole #diy #plumbing #homeinspection #crawlspace #home

Negative slope shower shelf #homeinspection #bathroom #tilework #diy #flipper #plumbing

Mending Plate Truss Repair #home #homeinspection #structuralengineering #attic #roof #truss

About Pre-drywall inspections and why have one. #homemaintenance #homeinspection #construction

Well Inspection, #homemaintenance #homeinspection #diy #plumber

Missing J Channel #homeinspection #exterior #diy #sidingcontractor #vinylsiding

Damaged toilet #homeinspection #diy #plumbing

Moldy lumber at pre-drywall inspection. #homeinspection #mold #framing

About open joists #homeinspection #framing

Low sloped roof with composite shingles. #homeinspection #roofing #exterior #roof #diy #handyman

Rotted deck joist

High rise roof condenser unit #homeinspection #roof #hvac #highrise #condominium

About collar ties #homeinspection #homemaintenance #framing #attic

Skeleton in the attic! #homeinspection #attic #electrical #diy

Exposed and un-sheathed NM wiring #homeinspection #electrician #electrical #wiring