Electrical panel boxes contain circuit breakers or fuses that act as over current protection devices for the electrical circuits that are installed in the home. If electrical current exceeds the capacity of the wire to carry it safely the circuit breaker will trip and stop electrical current from flowing. This can help to avoid a house fire and electrical shock. (more…)
Electrical panel inspections
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Window bars and egress safety
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Window bars are usually metal bars installed over windows in order to help keep intruders out. The problem is that window bars can also prevent escape from the home in the event of an emergency. There are roughly 25-30 people a year that are injured or killed by the inability to escape a residence due to the installation of window bars. The risk of unwanted entry into the residence is greater in the minds of home owners then the inability to quickly escape the home in the event of an emergency. (more…)
Several ways to use home inspection reports
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Home inspection reports can be used for several different purposes.
Potential buyers can consider the reported conditions of the home to make decisions on whether they can afford to properly maintain the home. If the home inspection report indicates that the roof is old and the boiler is old there may be some significant expenses coming up for the potential buyer. Buyers can sometimes use the home inspection report to negotiate corrective actions or replacement to be performed by the sellers. Sometimes the selling price can be lowered because of the findings of the home inspection report. (more…)
Backdrafting and home inspections
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Back drafting is the condition where flue gas enters the living space rather then exit through the venting system of a combustion appliance. The majority of heating appliances and water heaters use room air rather then draft fans. Back drafting is one of the conditions that a professional home inspector will look for while performing your home inspection. (more…)
