Identification of Modified Bitumen Just because a roof is classified as a flat roof, that is, a roof with a slope of less the 2:12, does not mean it is a modified bitumen roof. (Important…
**Update: Check out this sample home inspection report where evidence of Chinese drywall was found** What is Chinese Drywall? Chinese, or Toxic drywall, was installed between 2001 and 2009 when there was a drywall shortage…
What is it? Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. Often times, when building construction is made, rock and soil is needed to collect particular materials. During this time, it is collected…
Introduction to Home Inspection Limitations What is a home inspection? A home inspection is a visible examination of the home. It is important to note the word "visible", and also further note that the inspection…
The home seller owns the home, so should they be present at the inspection? Should the seller be made aware about all the inspection findings during a home inspection? Let's talk about the pros and…
Two Prong or not two prong... that is the question! (Hah. Jokes.) The Issue with Two-Prong Outlets So of course, two prong outlets are missing something... a third slot! This third slot was developed to…
What Makes Something a Structural or Foundational Concern? An Overview of Construction In the simplest of terms, a building's structural construction is made up of the foundation, walls, and truss systems. For most homes in…
Cast Iron Background Cast Iron drains were commonly installed before the 1970's. During this time, cast iron was said to be a 50 year life-span, however, with many slab-on-grade homes the life can be limited…
An Overview of Galvanized Steel Pipes/Plumbing This type of plumbing was commonly installed in homes before the 1960's. At the time, galvanized was seen as a savior to the plumbing industry since there were many…
Fuse boxes were commonly installed before the 1960's, however, the majority of homes have since had their electrical updated since then. That being said, most fuse boxes have been replaced. However, there are still fuse…