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atlanta home inspection: Home Heating Componets/ and Requirements - 10/22/09 08:54 PM
Gas Furnaces There are a variety of ways to describe different types residential gas furnaces. Gas furnaces can be classified by:
the direction of the air flowing through the heating unit; the heating efficiency of the unit; and the type of ignition system installed on the unit. Airflow in Gas Furnaces One way to identify and describe a gas furnace is by the direction of the air flowing through the heating unit, or the location of the warm-air outlet and the return-air inlet on the furnace. Gas furnaces can be described as upflow, downflow (counterflow), highboy, lowboy, and horizontal flow. … (1 comments)
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atlanta home inspection: Is your Home safe from fire due to heating ? - 10/21/09 07:46 PM
These fires typically cause an alarming 500 deaths and 2,800 serious injuries.Over $1 billion in property and personal possessions are destroyed.An additional 890,000 electrical related fires in homes go unreported every year!.
Every year in North America 82,500 MAJOR electrical related fires are reported.
In 50% of fatal structure fires response time is 5 minutes or less.
It can take less than 3 minutes for a smoldering fire to reach flash over (900oF) and engulf an entire room! In 2006, heating equipment was involved in an estimated 64,100 reported home structure fires, 540 civilian deaths, 1,400 civilian injuries, and $943 million … (1 comments)
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atlanta home inspection: Correctly sized HVAC system is required by Georgia's energy code. - 10/12/09 07:16 PM
All air conditioners and heat pumps are specifically designed to work with matched indoor units (furnace or air handler) for optimum efficiency and performance.While an outdoor cooling system may "work" with indoor units, including older systems, it will only operate at its peak potential when it's paired with the right sized system for your home.
Bigger isn't necessarily better when it comes to heating and cooling systems. A system that is too large for your home will frequently cycle on and off, which wastes energy. Plus, it won't run long enough to remove humidity from the air, which can impact the … (0 comments)
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atlanta home inspection: Inspections/How do I know if termites exit in my home? - 09/16/09 07:30 PM
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Every year, termites invade millions of homes, causing billions of dollars in damage. They primarily feed on wood, but will consume practically any wood product, from furniture to books, even the insulation in your walls. The startling fact is, termites do more damage to homes than fires and storms combined.Termites are cryptic social insects that play a very speical role in the ecosystems.Currently,there are more than 2,600 identified termite species in 281 genra worldwide.However, only 183 species are known to damage buildings. The subterranean termite found commomly in the southeast range from 1.5 billion … (0 comments)
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atlanta home inspection: Real Estate Blog-Manabloc Plumbing System Could be In your Home. - 09/08/09 07:28 PM
Accurate Home inspections of Atlanta Georgiacan provide you with a level of accountability, professionalism by a qualified building codes inspector knowledgeable of CABO codes that govern home building industry,and serves east atlanta,west atlanta,south atlanta.It simply doesn't make sense to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars for a new or existing home without a professional inspection.Board Certified Master Inspector.The Master Inspector Certification Board, Inc. is not a trade association or not a membership level.It is a board test dedicated to testing and promoting compentant inspectors with excellence in the inspection industry. HQS Certified for section 8,Hud,Bank foreclosure, Georgia Home onwership 09 program. Lead insurance testing,radon,mold,asbestos.
"Commitment to Performance" "There … (4 comments)
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atlanta home inspection: Real Estate-Solar Electricity - 08/27/09 02:40 PM
Now that energy bills are skyrocketing and it has become downright fashionable to reduce your carbon foot print, the idea of adding solar electricity to your home.Green technology has also become more cost effective, thanks to the enconomic stimulus package,which offers a 30% tax credit for extreme green projects completed before 2017. There are only 20 states and a few cities offering additional tax incentives.You can check to see if where you live is apart of additional incentives.
Solor Electricity problem with solar panels has always been what happens if the sun isn't shinning. With todays systems your home stays on … (0 comments)
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atlanta home inspection: Real Estate Blog Selling your home/Consumer Information - 08/07/09 07:37 PM
Exiting Structures IRC {Ref.R102.7}
What kind of inspector do I need. One with experinece,education,certified master inspector.
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As a building inspector I have heard some pretty ugly stories from agents that had people so in love with a home until a in experienced inspector arrives on the scene.Writing up as many small items to justify the knowledge.If your a agent reading this story you know excattly what I'm talking about.Every little thing an inspector writes up is not required to meet certain standards that many inspector seem to write in their report. Education of housing codes,and experience … (0 comments)
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atlanta home inspection: Concrete block foundation walls/Accurate Inspection of Atlanta - 03/25/09 11:36 AM
Foundation Cracking
Cracking associated with drying shrinkage in concrete block foundation walls. The shrinkage of concrete block walls during the drying process will often result in patterns of cracking similar to that caused by differential settlement: tapering cracks that widen as they move, resulting in a diagonal upward pattern. These cracks usually form during the building's first year, and in existing buildings will appear as "old" cracks and exhibit no further movement. Although such cracks are often mistaken for settlement cracks, shrinkage cracks usually occur in the middle third of the wall and the footer beneath them remains intact. Shrinkage cracking is rarely … (4 comments)
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atlanta home inspection: Whirpool water heater Consumer Report/findmeaninspector.com - 02/25/09 09:02 AM
According to consumer affairs the Whirlpool WATER KING flame lock water heater has caused somewhat of a problem.The water heater , requires frequent maintenance and the problem is the device's thermocouple. The thermocouple is a standard part in water heaters that helps regulate water temperature.Normally a thermocouple will last 10-12 years or more. Many complaints has been Whirlpool Flame Lock water heater worked less than six months before the thermocouple broke, followed by repeated malfunctions even after a service repairman replaced the part.The problem is the thermocouple uses left-handed threading, which means it's not universal -- the customer must either get a … (0 comments)
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atlanta home inspection: proper size evaporative-Atlanta Inspection Real Estate Blog - 02/13/09 06:42 PM
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Getting the proper size evaporative cooler is critical. One that is too small will not cool your home property and one that is too large will result in excessive utility bills.Residential evaporative coolers come in 6 different sizes ranging from 3000 to 6500 cubic feet per minute (CFM). The proper size of a cooler is determined by the amount of cubic feet in the area to be cooled. The term "cubic feet per minute" refers to the cubic feet of air in your home and the amount of air needed to replace that in one minute.
The formula … (0 comments)
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atlanta home inspection: Real estate consumer tips- Cooling tips-Well, it's that time of year again! - 02/11/09 09:47 AM
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Getting the proper size evaporative cooler is critical. One that is too small will not cool your home property and one that is too large will result in excessive utility bills.Residential evaporative coolers come in 6 different sizes ranging from 3000 to 6500 cubic feet per minute (CFM). The proper size of a cooler is determined by the amount of cubic feet in the area to be cooled. The term "cubic feet per minute" refers to the cubic feet of air in your home and the amount of air needed to replace that in one minute.
The formula … (0 comments)
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atlanta home inspection: Home inspectors provide a final backup in the consumer protection process! - 02/09/09 06:05 PM
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The bottom line,is this: All new homes have defects, regardless of the competence and integrity of the builder or the construction supervisor. If this were not the case, the essential imperfection of humanity would be disproved. Some new homes have repair lists that are long, while other lists contain only a few items. In most cases, defects are minor in nature, but serious problems, such as violations of safety requirements, are not uncommon. A home inspector can spend three or more hours searching for construction errors in one home; a municipal inspector cannot.
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atlanta home inspection: GES Grounding/Accurate Home Inspection of Atlanta - 01/28/09 09:47 AM
Earth grounding to protect from lighting to ground strikes and outside forces is called electrode grounding system.It should connect to the grounding bus in panel.Also the equipment ground to panel(panel bonding)to protect people from being a conductor,and water line bonding should all be one system Neutral and equipment ground conductors should only occur in the main service panel.Bonding connectors between water supply pipes have been installed with the electric service grounding electrode.
The equipment grounding system at the service panel is often the most important connection in the building.The equipment grounding conductors must connect to the grounding bus at the service … (0 comments)
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atlanta home inspection: The economy has stressed everyone! - 01/22/09 10:10 PM
Hello,
I would like to say today world events,job losses,home forecloser's,and uncertain times have taken it's tole on everyone in the nation. Stress is very danderous to our health and well being. I wish like everyone elses that times were easier. Here are some thing to help think about to help in uncertain times.
1.) Let It Be In order to be less stressed it is important to accept what is happening. To wish that things were different only makes stress more powerful. Accept what is going on and focus on what you can do in the moment. Be in the … (1 comments)
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atlanta home inspection: Air Conditioners/Accurate Home Inspection of Atlanta - 01/19/09 01:49 PM
Air conditioning does more to your home environment than just lower temperatures. Air conditioners and central air conditioning systems can also have a profound impact on the quality of the air you breathe.
Among the most important considerations are size and energy efficiency. A properly sized, highly energy-efficient air conditioner will provide you with optimal comfort for a reasonable cost to both your household energy budget and the environment.
Size refers to the air conditioner's cooling capacity measured in British Thermal Units (BTUs), which in turn refers to the amount of heat that will be removed per hour. A 5,000 BTU … (1 comments)
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atlanta home inspection: Electrical Grounding/Electrical Hazard - 01/15/09 12:59 PM
Power comes directly from the electrical company's power line, through the electrical meter on the outside of your house and into the electrical service panel. The "Main" circuit breaker is often called a "Double Pole Service Disconnect " and is what controls the live power from energizing the circuits in the electrical panel. It's easily recognizable as it has two thick black wires feeding it from the electrical meter and consists of two circuit breaker handles joined together.
The Main is used to power all the circuits on or off at one time.The Main circuit breaker also identifies the amperage capacity … (9 comments)
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atlanta home inspection: Consumer report/Consumer Reports investigation - 01/14/09 04:17 PM
A few years back, a Consumer Reports investigation found that 15 percent of new homes had serious problems and defects, requiring homeowners to spend millions of dollars on repairs.During that building boom, the fast pace of construction was a major cause of shoddy construction.While today's real-estate market has weakened significantly compared with the robust market of recent years, you still need to be on the lookout to avoid buying a flawed home.
Sometimes problems can be associated with a poorly done renovation or addition that compromised key structural members.Windows and doors that don't sit well in frames or close properly could … (0 comments)
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atlanta home inspection: Atlanta New Homes - 01/13/09 08:11 AM
Buying a home for the first time can be scary, but as with anything else in life, the right preparation brings about good results. Remember, the right home for you is one you want and can afford.
Step 1: Ask yourself if you're ready. You need to decide whether you're financially ready to buy a home.First-time buyers ask themselves some
simple questions:
Do you have a steady job and income? Do you plan on remaining in the same area for a few years? Do you have enough money set aside for your down payment and closing costs? Do you have … (0 comments)
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atlanta home inspection: Used Motor oil for heating/ Accurate Home Inspection of Atlanta - 12/20/08 03:38 PM
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? Yes I did.I have worked over seeing building application for oil recyclers ofused motor oil.Did you know that places like asphalt companys paving shopping center,city roads,have toheat the asphalt through a tube like tumbler system as the sand,gravel,tac coat(#6 oils).This materialhas to reach 350 deg F before the materials are ready to be shipped … (0 comments)
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atlanta home inspection: Real Estate Consumer Blog- The wise has the power - 12/17/08 08:39 PM
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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 moisture is drying out as fast as it is entering, which causes high moisture levels in the crawlspace and elsewhere in the house. A solid vapor barrier is recommended in all crawlspaces and should be required if moisture problems exist. This vapor barrier, if properly installed, also reduces the infiltration of radon gas. Of course, if the moisture is coming … (0 comments)
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