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Decks
Building Specs home inspections wants to supply you with more information on decks. This is an area where there are several recurring problems. A deck is subjected to extreme weather conditions, i.e. rain, snow, heat, sun, salt etc. and requires routine maintenance and inspection. The deck is an area where large numbers of people may congregate and subjected to large weight loads. [...more...]
Preparing Your House For The Home Inspection
MANY OF THESE ITEMS MAY BE TAKEN CARE OF WITH LITTLE OR NO COST. SOME OF THESE ITEMS WILL INDICATE TO THE HOME INSPECTOR AND BUYER, THAT THE HOUSE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED. [...more...]
Pre - Listing Inspections
As home inspection becomes more frequent and more popular, and now that the market is slowing down, the trend is also towards a rising number of PRE-LISTING inspections. In addition to buyers requesting home inspections to identify potential problems and to increase peace of mind, some lenders now require home inspections in order to identify and address potential deal-killing problems. [...more...]
Aluminum Wiring
Knowing the difference between Aluminum Branch Wiring and Copper Clad or Copper Wiring could help you protect your home from fire. Building Specs home inspectors are trained to locate and inspect aluminum wiring in your home. Aluminum branch wiring was used during the 1960s and 1970s for the wiring of receptacles, switches and devices throughout many homes. Knowing the difference between Aluminum Branch Wiring and Copper Clad or Copper Wiring could help you protect your home from fire. [...more...]
Lead and Lead Paint
Lead is a highly toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and around our homes. Lead may cause a range of health effects, from behavioral problems and learning disabilities, to seizures and death. Children 6 years old and under are most at risk, because their bodies are growing quickly. [...more...]
Mold
Molds produce tiny spores to reproduce. Mold spores waft through the indoor and outdoor air continually. When mold spores land on a damp spot indoors, they may begin growing and digesting whatever they are growing on in order to survive. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and foods. [...more...]
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