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plumbing: An unsteady commode could mean trouble down below! - 11/01/10 09:49 PM
As a Washington State licensed home and structural pest inspector, a standard part of my bathroom inspection protocol is to test whether or not the commode (a.k.a. water closet, toilet, throne, lavatory, latrine, john or potty) is properly secured to the floor.
On a recent inspection in Sequim, WA, I found a loose water closet in the master bathroom. At first glance, the flooring around the toilet looked okay-that is, it wasn't discolored. However, after taking a closer look, I noticed the floor directly around the base of the throne did have a bit of a wave to it. A quick … (1 comments)
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plumbing: Things to Know About Galvanized Piping - 12/12/09 03:18 PM
Up until the 1950s, galvanized steel (sometimes referred to as "iron pipe") was the most common plumbing pipe being used. So when you're looking at a house that's more than 40 years old, you can be pretty certain that it will have at least some amount of galvanized steel piping. And the older the home is, the higher its probability of pipe problems.
The average life span of galvanized steel piping is approximately 40 years but that estimate largely depends upon the acidity and mineral content of the water. The main failure method of galvanized piping is to rust from the … (13 comments)
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Jason Aldrich Sequim, WA Home Inspector
Sequim,
WA
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Address: 422 W. Prairie Street, Sequim, WA, 98382
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