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 … (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 … (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 … (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 … (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 … (0 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 … (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 … (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 … (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 … (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 … (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 … (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 … (0 comments)
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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 … (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 … (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 … (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 … (5 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 … (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 … (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 … (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 … (0 comments)
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