Home Inspection FYI

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Home Inspection FYI - Providing Help, Knowledge and Other Useful Information To Home Owners Everywhere

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Water Quality Drinking Water   The United States has one of the safest water supplies in the world. However, national statistics don’t tell you specifically about the quality and safety of the water coming out of your tap. That’s because drinking water quality varies from place to place, depending on the condition of the source [...]
Energy efficiency is often overlooked when deciding on a home improvement choice. The choices are not just cosmetic or structural. Consider making home improvements to address your energy use and utility bill. You may be in for a big surprise! The biggest energy change is not what most people think. This Energy Efficient Home Improvement [...]
Moisture intrusion can be the cause of building defects, as well as health ailments for the building’s occupants. Inspectors should have at least a basic understanding of how moisture may enter a building, and where problem areas commonly occur. Some common moisture related problems include: structural wood decay; high indoor humidity and resulting condensation; expansive soil, [...]
Hot water recirculation systems moves hot water to fixtures quickly without waiting for the water to get hot.   Rather than relying on low water pressure, common in most water lines, recirculating systems rapidly move water from a water heater to the fixtures. Hot Water Recirculation System Types  dedicated loop:  The circulation pump for this [...]
Ceramic tile and stone are popular flooring materials, but each is subject to damage if not properly maintained. Ceramic tile, due to its low required maintenance, ease of cleaning, and resistance to physical damage, is one of the most popular flooring materials available today. Made primarily from clay and other organic, as well as inorganic, materials,  ceramic [...]

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