Termites Require Vigilance If Not Spray
The roofing contractor who carried old, worn-out shingles under his coat so that when he came down from inspecting a roof he could show the homeowner what desperate condition of the roof was. And then there was the ... [... more]
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Overheated Attic
The homeowners’ attic in Orange, Calif., was too hot for comfort. In fact, an unventilated attic can reach 150 degrees in the heat of summer. That’s 50 degrees higher than it should be. An overheated attic could bake ... [... more]
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Termite Prevention, Towel Warmer, Laser Level, Tape Measure
Man’s best friend is the latest weapon in the war on mold or termites. A dog’s amazing sense of smell enables an inspector to pinpoint exact areas of mold, which leads to more accurate remediation. Certified Master ... [... more]
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What To Do When A Home Inspector Gets It Wrong
Changing the windows in an older home would require major and expensive structural alterations. Your house is what is called "grandfathered in." "Grandfathering" means that because your house was constructed before ... [... more]
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Infrared Home Surveys
Infrared surveys by GSF Services Inc. are a non-intrusive inspection method that can reveal hidden defects not typically found during conventional home inspections including roof leaks, insulation defects, plumbing ... [... more]
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Beetles
Powder post beetles are tiny wood-boring pests that mate in the spring and deposit their eggs in the holes and crevices they make in wood. They are reddish brown in color, and because they're so small, they're ... [... more]
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Inspections Are Essential
You can find a home inspector in your area by logging on to the ASHI Web site (see resources below) and click on the ASHI logo or the ASHI-GLC logo. When selecting a home inspector, find one who is experienced in ... [... more]
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Perturbed About Termites
Q: My question concerns the home I bought in January 1996. Prior to purchase, an inspection was done by a pest control firm at which time the employee showed me some possible areas of damage on interior walls (damage ... [... more]
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Become A Home Inspector
If you want to receive home inspector training, there are several schools teaching potential inspectors how to perform an inspection to the ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) Standards of Practice and on how ... [... more]
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Choosing A Real Estate Inspector
All accessible outlets and switches should be checked; windows and doors should be opened and closed; insides of closets and the undersides of stairs should be examined; walls, ceilings and floors should be checked ... [... more]
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Hiring A Home Inspector
A seller's agent in Massachusetts isn't allowed to provide such a list. Under a law that Robitaille campaigned for, an agent representing the seller can't give a buyer a list of recommended inspectors. Instead, ... [... more]
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Racing The Clock
This case takes place in upstate New York where the homeowners are in a bind. They’re facing a move out of state and a fast-approaching deadline. They’re hoping the sale price will bankroll a dream home in their new ... [... more]
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