Inspectors and Realtors - Working Together to Move Things Forward! - 02/29/08 03:48 PM
At HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, it is the corporate philosophy that the Inspector can help facilitate the real estate transaction while still providing unbiased and clear Inspection results to the Client. There are several ways we try to do this.
First, I think we can all agree that almost every … (2 comments)
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Foreclosure Rates: Reverse the Numbers! - 02/26/08 08:01 AM
Todays (2/26/8) Tennessean Business article headlines about foreclosures in the US says that, according to RealtyTrac Inc. and a CA research firm, foreclosure activity increased 57% in January versus last year. Sounds terrible doesn't it!? THE SKY IS FALLING! Yet go further in the article and you see that these foreclosure … (1 comments)
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Question: When Is A Crack in the Brick Veneer Too Big? - 02/24/08 09:10 PM
Well, to some any crack is too big! But to many Inspectors 1/8 inch is a key number. If a crack in the brick veneer of a home or building exceeds 1/8" in opening, OR, shows differential movement, then the crack should be repaired.
In this picture on the right the vertical cracks are approaching … (2 comments)
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Question: What's That Smell? - 02/24/08 07:38 PM
WHAT'S THAT SMELL?
I knew you'd look. No, no gross pictures, just a discussion. Have you ever been in a home or building and detected an "odd" smell that seems to be coming from a bathroom? And no one has been in that bathroom for a long time, like weeks. Sometimes it … (0 comments)
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HABITEC Featured in Williamson AM Real Estate - 02/22/08 07:31 AM
Please check out the front page article about Home Inspections and Home Inspector Reviews in today's (2/22/08) Tennessean Williamson AM Real Estate section.
Richard Acree, President of HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, was interviewed by Nancy Mueller of the Tennessean about Home Inspection services available at HABITEC and within the industry … (0 comments)
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A HABITEC Milestone - 12 Music Circle South on Music Row! - 02/20/08 09:35 PM
A HABITEC MILESTONE
HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, was recently selected to complete a Commercial Building Property Condition Assessment on 12 Music Circle South, Nashville, TN. This unique, two story music recording studio located in Music Row was purchased by the Black River Music Group. The building has a rich history … (2 comments)
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What's Wrong With This Picture - 2/17/8? - 02/17/08 08:34 PM
This is obviously the crawl space of a house that is in a lot of trouble. Rumor had it a buzzard once lived here.
The moisture content and subsequent mold buildup were very high.
Richard
Comments in this blog posting are the intellectual property of Richard Acree, President, HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, … (6 comments)
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What's Wrong With This Picture? 2/16/8 - 02/17/08 08:17 PM
A family experienced symptoms of poor health and asked HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, to assess for mold and complete a home inspection. This is what we found behind the kitchen refrigerator. This area tested positive for stachybotrys, a highly toxic mold. The family has since moved out of the house.
Richard
Comments … (2 comments)
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What's Wrong With this Picture? - 02/15/08 07:39 AM
This is a HVAC condensate drain termination on the outside of a new house. The issue here is where is all the condensate going to go? The house sits on a crawl space so the water drains downs next to the foundation wall and follows the path of least resistance. Some … (5 comments)
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What's Wrong With this Picture? - 02/14/08 10:56 PM
This is a HVAC condensate drain termination on the outside of a new house. The issue here is where is all the condensate going to go? The house sits on a crawl space so the water drains downs next to the foundation wall and follows the path of least resistance. Some … (4 comments)
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What's Wrong With This Picture? - 02/14/08 10:43 PM
This is about a foot of water covering the entry to a positive drain in a brand new home crawl space. The Inspection was two days after a heavy rain. The builder said the home is ready for occupancy! Note the ductwork in the upper left hand corner of the picture. … (5 comments)
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What's Wrong With This Picture? - 02/14/08 10:26 PM
Actually it is two pictures. The same piece of untreated dimensional lumber is shown going from the crawl space floor to the engineered beam above. First, the column/pier is untreated and in direct contact with the crawl space soil. This provides an easy conduit for water to wick up and, worse, … (4 comments)
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STORMS - PRAYERS AND DAMAGE CONTROL! - 02/06/08 12:38 PM
Prayers: For those of you who know someone who lost their lives or were injured in this recent storm damage please accept our condolences and know that our prayers are with you at this time.
Damage Control: When these major storm damage events come through there is much to be done to stabilize … (1 comments)
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Mold Assessment Services - For or Against? - 02/04/08 08:49 PM
Some have suggested that mold services including testing and assessments are not necessary. I disagree and here is why.
First let me say that mold services are not for everybody. At HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, we have undergone training at two agencies and I can say that this is a complicated subject and … (0 comments)
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