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Attached Garage Fire Containment An attached garage is a garage that is physically attached to a house. Fires that begin in attached garages are more likely to spread to living areas than fires that originate in detached garages. For this reason, combined with the multitude of flammable materials commonly found in garages, attached garages should […]
Bathroom Exhaust According to the InterNACHI Standards of Practice, the inspector shall inspect the mechanical exhaust systems in the bathrooms. Regardless of what kind of ventilation system may be installed for the rest of the house, exhaust fans are recommended in the bathrooms to remove excess moisture, cleaning chemical fumes, etc. The fan should be ducted […]
What to expect from your home inspection It’s not everyday you buy a home. According to the National Association of Realtors, while the length of home ownership varies greatly, the average time spent in a home before moving is about 13 years. This indicates that even if you had a home inspection when you bought […]
Routine maintenance of a water heater helps to prevent the buildup of mineral deposits. A fellow inspector recently replaced a water heater that was installed in 1996. The unit was still operating but had not been drained to flush out mineral deposits. As it was being moved, the inspector heard debris moving inside and decided […]
Paying a little extra for an InterNACHI® inspector pays off! Buying a home? It is probably the most expensive purchase you will ever make. This is no time to shop for a cheap inspection. The cost of a home inspection is very small relative to the value of the home being inspected. The additional cost […]
Double Tapped Breakers What is a double tap? A double tap is a when a circuit breaker designed to protect a single circuit is connected to two circuits instead. As most homeowners never remove the cover of the electrical panel, this condition is often identified during a home inspection. There are many breakers that are […]
Dryer Vent Safety Clothes dryers evaporate the water from wet clothing by blowing hot air past them while they tumble inside a spinning drum. Heat is provided by an electrical heating element or gas burner. Some heavy garment loads can contain more than a gallon of water which, during the drying process, will become airborne […]
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Wisconsin Regulation of Home Inspectors Home inspectors are subject to regulations in the state of Wisconsin. On March 26, 2021, Governor Evers signed 2021 Senate Bill 74. The bill makes several changes to the requirements to become a home inspector as well as changes to how home inspectors report findings to consumers. The state now […]
Protect Your Property From Water Damage Water may be essential to life, but, as a destructive force, water can diminish the value of your home or building. Homes as well as commercial buildings can suffer water damage that results in increased maintenance costs, a decrease in the value of the property, lowered productivity, and potential […]
