atlanta inspector: AtlantaHomes-70% use Pex pipping/Consumer Aleart!
- 03/16/09 04:04 AM
Accurate Home Inspection of Atlanta www.findmeaninspector.com Study performed in 2002: The new water pipping used in newly constructed homes in the last 8yrs is called Pex pipping. Over 400 samples were collected from 15 different homes. Some these homes were over a half million dollar homes. These samples were collected, and tested by a PH.D Physical Chemistry and cosiderable experience in water chemistry. The two predominant chemicals in the driking water of these homes were methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) and tertiary butyl alcohol (t-butanol). All these home's used pex pipping. The t-butanol always exceeded the concentration of MTBE significantly, but … (1 comments)
atlanta inspector: Whirpool water heater Consumer Report/findmeaninspector.com
- 02/25/09 01:02 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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It takes two wires to complete an electrical circuit. One wire leads from the source of electricity (the utility, a battery, or a generator), to the load (say, a light bulb), while a second wire goes from the load back to the electricity source, completing the circuit. Note that both wires are connected to the electricity source, and both carry … (0 comments)
atlanta inspector: Home Building that preserve environmental quality!
- 02/13/09 10:53 AM
Home Inspection of Atlanta www.Findmeaninspector.com The building industry is focusing on ways to build homes that preserve environmental quality, enhance communities, and conserve resources. A whole system approach to home building promotes the development of partnerships as many interests, (i.e. planning, architecture, construction,affordability, health, realty, codes and standards, energy, water protection, wildlife, transportation, waste and utility infrastructures), are combined into one home. Builders can play a major role in providing homebuyers opportunities to be more active in protecting the environment and preserving resources.Home buyers recognize that long-term maintenance and operation of their home can be a financial drain. They also want … (0 comments)
atlanta inspector: proper size evaporative-Atlanta Inspection Real Estate Blog
- 02/13/09 10:42 AM
Accurate Home Inspection of Atlanta www.findmeaninspector.com 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)
atlanta inspector: Real estate consumer tips- Cooling tips-Well, it's that time of year again!
- 02/11/09 01:47 AM
Accurate Home Inspection of Atlanta www.findmeaninspector.com 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)
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. … (0 comments)
atlanta inspector: Proper Performance of Wood flooring-Inspection Atlanta
- 02/07/09 12:25 PM
Moisture comes from a variety of sources-from the earth itself, from surface water (i.e., rain water runoff),as well as from the interior atmosphere. Let's consider the various ways that moisture problems originate, and how they can be controlled and prevented.With the introduction of engineered flooring, hardwood floors can be used in virtually every room in the house, even in basements.Water on or near the building site cannot be ignored or neglected. A room that is exposed to excessive moisture would be prone to trouble if solid wood flooring were installed in it.Most complaints concerning hardwood flooring are related to changes in the … (0 comments)
atlanta inspector: GES Grounding/Accurate Home Inspection of Atlanta
- 01/28/09 01:47 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)
atlanta inspector: Residential Foundation Insulation/Accurate Home Inspection of Atlanta
- 01/25/09 10:33 AM
www.FindmeanInspector.com Introduction Homes being constructed today are more energy efficient than those built even just a few years ago, primarily due to significant improvements in building products and techniques as well as development of high-performance heating and cooling systems and other appliances. However, the benefits of foundation insulation are often overlooked. Heat loss from an uninsulated, conditioned basement may represent up to 50 percent of a home's total heat loss in a tightly sealed, well-insulated home. Foundation insulation is used primarily to reduce heating costs and has little or no benefit in lowering cooling costs. In addition to reducing … (3 comments)
atlanta inspector: The economy has stressed everyone!
- 01/22/09 02:10 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)
atlanta inspector: Air Conditioners/Accurate Home Inspection of Atlanta
- 01/19/09 05:49 AM
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)
atlanta inspector: Consumer report/Consumer Reports investigation
- 01/14/09 08:17 AM
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)
atlanta inspector: Real estate/Energy efficient/Consumer information
- 01/07/09 09:30 AM
Energy efficient depends on the entire system being used, not just one piece. Some builders and designers prefer 2x6 construction for several reasons. Most obvious is the fact that the wider studs permit using thicker insulation. A 2x4 stud wall, which is 3 1/2 inches deep, allows 3 1/2 inches of insulation. This could be as high as R-13 or R-15 with the new high-density fiberglass batts or about R-13 with dense-pack cellulose. A 2x6 stud wall, on the other hand, gives you 5 1/2 inches of space for insulation, enabling you to use R-19 or even the new R-22 batts … (0 comments)
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 installing a pressure treated sill regardless of the location of the studs? Accurate Home inspection of Atlanta www.findmeaninspector.com … (2 comments)
atlanta inspector: Real Estate Consumer Blog- The wise has the power
- 12/17/08 12:39 PM
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 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)
atlanta inspector: Fire Place Safety-Accurate Home Inspection of Atlanta
- 12/16/08 12:26 AM
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 the United States, such as Colorado, the use of wood stoves is regulated based on the air quality.The following information details the issues surrounding fireplaces, and provides some helpful tips that you may wish to consider and apply in your own home. Improving Chimney Draw a. Open a window … (0 comments)
atlanta inspector: What are EMF'S/Accurate Home Inspection of Atlanta
- 12/08/08 04:03 AM
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 Electro-Magnetic Fields (EMF). Some scientist fear the EMF produced by poer lines increase the incidence of cancer.They have been confirmed by two studies from sweden that shows as much as a fourfold increase in the risk of luekemia among children who live near power lines, as well as increased rates of cancer of ultility … (0 comments)
atlanta inspector: Home owners beware/The silent Killer/ Radon Gas
- 12/03/08 12:50 PM
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 and every year.Radon Gas can be detected with a simple test elevated levels of Radon Gas, it can be easily fixed. * Radon is estimated to cause about 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year. The numbers of deaths from other causes are taken from the … (3 comments)
atlanta inspector: Consumer information-Home heating/Inspections/
- 11/29/08 10:49 AM
Accurate Home Inspection of Atlanta www.findmeaninspector.com Most forced hot air systems are fossil fueled.Most common used in residential homes are hot air forced system as a cabinet mounted furnace installed in attic,or basements,or crawlspace.Proper venting is very important in the fuels combustion process the by products are removed from the heat exchange area and in to the venting flue and out of the building enevolope. There are WAY too many new codes coming up for trades people to keep up with which is why you need an inspector that stays up to datewith code changes. International Building Code,not the ICC, the … (0 comments)
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