One of the most important items of a home inspection is the deck. If the deck needs to be rebuilt, it can be very costly depending on the size, materials and damage if the current deck is not flashed properly. The focus of this article is the give you insight into some quick ...
Common garage firewall-related issues
A common problem that I see in older homes here in New Hampshire is the lack of a firewall on the shared wall with the home. See diagram below. When I notice this flaw, many realtors will often remark that the firewall requirement is “grandfathered in,” which means it was not required ...
Extending the life of your hot water tank
Recently while taking a plumbers course I learned a way to possibly extend the life of your hot water tank. The hot water heater in my house is coming up on seven years. The warranty has expired and I want to extend the life if at all possible. Hot water tanks do require minimal ...
Possible bomb within your home
Would you believe a simple device costing less than $25.00 installed improperly could level your house? This device resides on your hot water heater / tank . It's a temperature pressure relief valve (TPRV) which should be located within the top 6 inches of your hot water tank ...
Making Your Home Burglar-Resistant
Courtesy of InterNACHI By Nick Gromicko and Kenton Shepard There are a number of measures that homeowners can take to ensure that their homes are not attractive to burglars. If clients are concerned about break-ins, inspectors can pass on to them basic strategies for burglar-proofing their ...
