This is a test of code to builders or code inspector.Consumer are even welocome. Is it the intent of Section 322.1 to regulate the proximity of sill plates as well as other components of wall framing, such as studs, with respect to exposed ground, or is the intent of the code met simply by instal
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12/22/2008
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT. Today,all homes have heaters for winter heat.There are widely used, gas heaters, electric heaters.Coal heaters, radiotor type units are the most common in some places in the northern regions. Where warehouse use used motor oil for heating. Did you say USED MOTOR OIL? Ye
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12/20/2008
Accurate Home Inspection of Atlanta www.FindmeanInspector.com Throughout the United States, even in desert areas, there is moisture in the ground from groundwater being absorbed. Even in an apparently dry crawlspace, a large amount of water is entering the home. In a dry crawlspace, the moist
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12/17/2008
Many homes in the United States use fireplaces as a primary and secondary source of heat. It is important that such items and associated flues and chimneys operate properly and are well maintained, as they may pose a fire hazard. Wood stoves are very popular in rural areas. In some regions of t
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12/16/2008
What are EMF's and why should I care? Electricity is all around us. In order to transmit electricity, it is nescesary to transform it ito alternating current (AC) which reverse polarity 60 times per second(60 cycles). When alternating currents are sent through wires and appliances, they produce E
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12/08/2008
Radon gas is a toxic gas that seeps into homes through the foundations. And it doesn't matter if your home is built on a basement, crawlspace or a slab, this deadly gas can seep in and it doesn't matter if it's brand new construction or a 50 year old home. Radon Gas kills 24,000 Americans each an
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12/03/2008