inspection: What's Wrong With This Picture? (6/30/09) - 06/30/09 08:45 PM
Hint: You are looking at the underside of an eave and specifically the soffit vent. Anything look odd?
Answer: Paint! Lots of it. But in all the wrong places. Soffit vents provide cooling air to the attic ventilation … (0 comments)
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inspection: What's Wrong With This Picture? (1/27/09) - 01/27/09 10:22 AM
Look at the first 3 pictures pictures. What's wrong with them? Taken individually, they might seem like minor cosmetic cracks. When considered as a group, they point to a common theme and one that can be significant. Then look at the fourth picture.
On the left is a floor … (3 comments)
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inspection: HABITEC Inspects 18,000 SQFT Church - 07/31/08 08:11 PM
HABITEC COMPLETES PROPERTY CONDITION ASSESSMENT OF 18,000 SQFT CHURCH
HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, is pleased to announce the completion of a Commercial Building Property Condition Assessment (PCA) on an 18,000 square foot church! The PCA was completed by Ron Rittiner, Chief Inspector and Business Manager, and Richard Acree, President. … (0 comments)
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inspection: What's Wrong With This Picture? (6/27/08) - 06/27/08 07:59 AM
This is an excellent example of what can happen if a water management system component fails. In this case, the siding was allowed to deteriorate and water penetrated the seams. Once inside it soaked the insulation and from there the wood. Obviously a major expense.
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inspection: What's Wrong With This Picture? (6/17/08) - 06/17/08 05:54 AM
Maybe a better question is "What Are You Looking At?" The answer follows at the bottom of this blog.
Richard
Comments in this blog posting are the intellectual property of Richard Acree, President, HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, and contributing members of the Active Rain Real Estate network, and … (14 comments)
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inspection: What's Wrong With This Picture? - 6/8/08 - 06/08/08 12:05 PM
Notching, or cutting, a floor joist is allowed under very strict conditions. In general, notching of a joist on the bottom (tension side) is not allowed. This photo is where a joist was notched to allow space for a plumbing pipe. Unfortunately the pipe is now abandoned and the notch is … (8 comments)
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inspection: What's Wrong With This Picture? (6/7/8) - 06/07/08 03:52 PM
Fireplaces can penetrate directly through the roof or on the side of the roof/house. These penetrations present a water management challenge because of the large size of the penetration and the frequent use of flashing associated with them. This photo is where a chimney on the side of the house has … (6 comments)
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inspection: What's Wrong With This Picture? (5/30/08) - 05/30/08 01:28 AM
Flat roofs can be challenging when it comes to water management. In reality, flat roofs should not be flat but should have a minor slope to eventually drain water. With age a home or building may settle and flat roofs are not only really flat but may actually reverse the original … (2 comments)
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inspection: What's Wrong With This Picture??? (5/17/8) - 05/17/08 08:03 PM
So, where do I begin? The electrical panel, the service conductors/hand rail, the toilet or the sink. I think I'll just let you make the point.
Richard
www.habitecinspections.com
Comments in this blog posting are the intellectual property of Richard Acree, President, HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, and contributing members of … (14 comments)
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inspection: What's Wrong With This Picture? (5/12/08) - 05/12/08 04:56 PM
So, is this guy retired Navy? One use to tieing things off to secure them? Or is this just the latest in water management? Or is it water management gone amok?
Richard
www.habitecinspections.com
Comments in this blog posting are the intellectual property of Richard Acree, President, HABITEC Home and Building … (5 comments)
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inspection: What's Wrong With This Picture? - 04/19/08 09:11 PM
You get one guess.
Plumbers usually do not resort to wood braces to keep a bathroom sink in place. Nothing on the disclosure form either. So it must be OK?
Richard
www.habitecinspections.com
Comments in this blog posting are the intellectual property of Richard Acree, President, HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, and contributing members of the … (11 comments)
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inspection: Water Heater Breakdown - What To Do Now - 04/07/08 08:48 AM
This is a true story blog about what to expect when your water heater breaks down and starts leaking.
It's 8:00 AM on a cool and damp Saturday morning and you walk down into your finished and carpeted basement to start your day. As you enter the main room you notice the … (5 comments)
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inspection: Unwanted Visitors! Mind The Gap! - 03/28/08 07:29 AM
At HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, we sometimes see gaps around the metal shrouds covering HVAC ducting that connects to exterior package units at homes and buildings. We flag this every time because of the negative effects that can come from these gaps. Gaps at the top of the shroud … (1 comments)
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inspection: Water Management System Components - Condensate Drains - 03/24/08 08:06 AM
Experience at HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, has shown that Water Management Systems are a major source of issues in Home and Commercial Building Inspections. Failures of these systems can lead to more serious problems such as mold and structural failure. The purpose of this article is to discuss Condensate … (2 comments)
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inspection: HABITEC Completes 12,000 SqFt Commercial Building Inspection in Columbia, TN - 03/21/08 04:40 AM
HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, is pleased to announce that we have completed a Commercial Building Property Condition Assessment (Inspection) in Columbia, TN!
The building shown below was Inspected in February 2008 by Ron Rittiner, Chief Inspector and Business Manager of HABITEC and Richard Acree, President of HABITEC. Ron … (2 comments)
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inspection: The Home Inspectors Biggest Challenge? - 03/08/08 10:29 AM
Check out the house up for auction near Chattanooga. Home Inspectors, how do you price this one? Have you seen one more "interesting" than this?
Where's that stucco guy when you need him? A special thanks to Realtor Ryan for passing this information along.
Richard
Comments in this blog posting are the intellectual property of … (3 comments)
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inspection: Water Management Systems - Plumbing Boots - 03/07/08 10:59 PM
Experience at HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, has shown that Water Management Systems are a major source of problems in Home and Commercial Building Inspections. Failures of these types of systems can lead to more serious problems such as mold and structural failure.
The components of the Water Management System include … (0 comments)
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inspection: Water Management Systems - Gradient - 03/07/08 10:47 PM
Experience at HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, has shown that Water Management Systems are a major source of problems in Home and Commercial Building Inspections. Failures of these of systems can lead to more serious problems such as mold and structural failure.
The components of the Water Management System include … (2 comments)
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inspection: Plumbing Wall Penetrations - Mind the Gap! - 03/07/08 10:23 PM
At HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, we frequently see where plumbing drain/waste/vent systems penetrate the rear of a cabinet enclosure and the installation is poorly done. In the picture shown the installation basically involved simply knocking a hole in the back of the cabinet and working the piping through.
It is … (5 comments)
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inspection: Water Management System Failures - Skylights - 03/07/08 10:00 PM
Experience at HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, has shown that Water Management Systems are a frequent source of problems in Home and Commercial Building Inspections. Failures of these of systems can lead to more serious problems such as mold and structural failure.
The components of the Water Management System include the … (0 comments)
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