The home inspection this morning in Pensacola, Fl reminds me why the Humane Society likes older houses. The ducts in the attic are so open and damaged it is keeping the bugs and critters warm all winter and will likely cool them off this summer. Some of the holes in the ducting are large enough [...]
Entries from February 2008
February 23, 2008
Kick out flashings
While doing a stucco moisture inspection in Gulf Shores, AL the other day they had some interesting kick out flashings. (at least they had them) They are a home made brand that will hold any and all debris and water from completely draining. These flashings will need to be cleaned out more than the gutters [...]
February 21, 2008
Plumbers helpers
This home I inspected the other day had some normal “plumbers helpers” items. I can picture this clearly, the plumber is setting the toilet in this brand new home. He realizes the floor joists are in the way. What would you do, of course, cut the floor joists. Call for your helper and tell him [...]
February 17, 2008
Stucco
There have been some good posts about moisture and stucco. Spring time we always do more stucco inspections than the rest of the year. I’m not sure why, I guess it’s the beautiful Pensacola and Gulf Coast weather and people are getting outside. I would like to show you what I put in every report.
“The [...]
February 17, 2008
Ventless or non vented fireplaces
Most gas-burning fixtures, whether furnaces, water heaters, or fireplaces, vent combustion exhaust to the exterior. “Unvented” fireplaces vent exhaust to the interior of the building. Fortunately, there have been very few reported problems with these
fixtures. They are at odds with the common sense of gas safety, and their safety should [...]
February 14, 2008
A/C condensate line
It is common practice here in the south to pour a cup of bleach down the a/c condensate drain line which can help in preventing an ugly water mess inside the home.
Check it out.
February 6, 2008
Redneck handyman work
My inspection this morning had some handy man work done. Just as an example someone ran the cables from 2 Dish satellites through the top of a plumbing drain waste vent, made a hole in the pipe into the attic and had it exit to the bedrooms for TV! Certainly no short term problems here, [...]
February 2, 2008
Fireplace mantel
Please look over the video about fireplace mantels and combustibles.
