How many of you walk in attics? 

Do you go in only if something grabs your attention? 

Do you hunt for the bathroom vents if they are covered by insulation and not visible?

 

Wouldn't it be great if builders started adding walk ways that are high enough up to allow for proper insulation so that homeowners and inspectors could access easily?

 

I've walked across many of joists hunting for them in the insulation. Many times finding something I would not have seen unless I did get in there. Is the possibilty of stepping through a ceiling worth it?

 

Just curious

 

Energy Efficient Homes - how important are they in your area
02/02/2009
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I recently attended a great gathering organized by a group of engineers at the Ohio State University that focused on Energy Efficient homes and energy efficiency. The goal was 2 fold. What obstacles were in front of us that was keeping home buyers… more
Helpful hint - prefab fireplaces and cold air infiltration
01/13/2009
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This can also apply to bay windows and cantilevered sections of homes. In the picture below notice the prefab fireplace enclosure on the rear center of the house. Left of the wood stairs. In this instance the board under the enclosure is not… more
What a day… icy and cold and ActiveRain
01/10/2009
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Here is Columbus, Ohio it's been raining and freezing most of the day and most of my exterior activities have been postponed. I will venture out to the Blue Jackets game tonight. As I try to catch up on book work and communications and what not… more
helpful hint - hardwood floors in slab homes
01/10/2009
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As homeowners take up the carpet and move back to hardwood and hardwood laminate floors, it would be a good idea to be mindful of what type of floor is underneath. I have had numerous clients complain that slab on grade homes that have hardwood or… more
Helpful hint - air infiltration at window panels NEXT to the door
01/10/2009
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While performing Thermal Scans with infrared camera here in the Central Ohio area, (it is cold right now) clients are complaining of cold areas at the front door. What I have been finding on a regular basis is that these nice panels next to the… more
Wishing everyone a Happy and Properous New Year
01/08/2009
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Let's all remain positive and keep working at what we do. Hopefully this will turn around and we all can get back to the way things were or close to it. Here's wishing everyone a Happy New Year in 2009!! I have every confidence that we can all… more
My newest toy… inspectors love their "toys"
01/01/2009
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My wife is always saying that the reason I like being a home inspector is that I like the toys that come with the job. I can't disagree with her. Well, here in Columbus and Central Ohio, there is a bit of snow and ice and some 3 story old homes… more
Helpful hint -- empty nesters and those with unused bathrooms.
12/23/2008
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Another post on the board reminded me of this type of issue recently. A lot of my friends are in this situation where I live. Their children are grown and out of the house and there are bathtubs, showers and sinks no longer used on a regular basis… more
I just joined group # 1 --- not a good thing! 1
12/23/2008
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I do some instruction for home inspections in the Central Ohio area and I always tell the class that there are 2 types of home inspectors, Group 1) those that have stepped through ceilings and Group 2) those that are going to. I joined… more
 
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