Soffits In order to understand soffit integrity, let’s define exactly what a soffit is. The soffit is the material beneath the eave or roof overhang at the edges of your roof. Soffits can also be on the underside of a porch or patio. They are made of a variety of materials from wood to vinyl, […]
Traditions Like all cultures around the world, America has a lot of traditions. These rituals run deep in our culture and are strongly reflected in our holiday movies that we watch at this time of year. A message that runs through all of them is the need to be at home for the holidays. Home […]
It’s time for daylights savings, and accordingly the sun will rise and set earlier. Correspondingly, the shortened evenings can be a real bummer. This is a great time for some home maintenance. After manually changing your clocks, take care of a few other essential tasks. Put Fresh Batteries in Smoke Alarms/Detectors For personal safety, […]
If you live in a warm climate such as Oklahoma or Northwest Florida, one of your first concerns should be to keep your family cool during the warm-weather seasons. Here is some important information regarding air conditioner life expectancy, how to extend life expectancy, and why to get a home inspection. The Inspection We discuss […]
Home-buyers will often ask “what is a WDO inspection?”. WDO stands for Wood-Destroying Organisms. These are pests that can cause serious problems in the wooden structural components of a home. That’s why an infestation may go unnoticed until the damage is already extensive. Control measures include preventing insect entry by sealing holes and cracks and […]
Improper Installation When a home inspector identifies improper installation of a home’s system or fixture, they include it in the inspection report as a recommendation with photos (and video when applicable) and an explanation of who, what and why. For example, we might recommend to have a qualified professional repair the improper installation to restore […]
Gas Wall Heater One of the more common features is a Gas Wall Heater in a bathroom. These units provide a nice and toasty bathroom in the winter, but they present a significant hazard to the resident. These ventless appliances put carbon monoxide flue gases into the room. In addition, these bathrooms rarely had a […]
People often wonder “what do they look for in a home inspection?”. Well, as home inspectors, we inspect all the major systems of the home. A very important section of any Home Inspection Report is the Appliance section. An easily installed safety device called the anti-tip bracket often shows up in the home inspector’s list […]
Smoke alarms, also known as a smoke detectors, are devices that detect smoke and issues an audible sound and/or a visual signal to alert residents to a potential fire. Facts and Figures According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission: Although all newer homes have smoke alarms, about one-third of all deaths in house fires in […]
Interior Closet Lighting Closet lighting is not a place most people would think of as a safety hazard. In older homes with older light bulbs, closets are one of the few places in the house where a source of high heat source can get too close to flammable materials. In early 20th century homes it was all […]
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