Looking at Brick Houses – Expensive Repairs v/s the Advantages of Brick
Brick is one of my favorite siding systems; it is durable and elegant. When it is well-installed and…
The ScribeWare System: A Home Inspection Software Solution
Is ScribeWare right for me? With so many home inspection report-writing software systems to choose from, how can…
Asbestos Need-to-know: Critical clues for Inspectors when asked about asbestos
Homebuyers have a lot of questions about indoor air quality and for good reason; most Americans spend at…
Open Loop Hot Water Systems
What should we say about these systems? Do you ever get those anxiety dreams at night? The ones…
What is Fire Seperation Versus a Fire Wall?
Understanding Fire Resistant Sheetrock Sheetrock is the building material used to make walls and ceilings in almost all…
The 3 Most Common Reasons a Home Inspection Report Kills the Deal
Understand the bones of a house As you know, one of the many difficult parts of being a…
Dating Bradford White Hot Water Heaters
Find the date in serial numbers As a home inspector, you are constantly on display for your clients while…
Is Mold Beyond the Scope of a Home Inspection?
Moisture problems in a home When I run into a moisture problem inside a home, one of the…
Exterior Door Inspection: Will These Doors leak?
A Closer Look at Hinges, Thresholds, and Sweeps. After ten years of inspecting in the rainy Pacific Northwest,…