ashi certified ct connecticut home inspections: Does Your Uncle Understand The Subtleties of Home Inspection? - 08/21/08 07:25 AM
Usually about once a week I have someone call me inquiring about whether they need a home inspection. You see their Uncle Bob, who was a ______ for 30 years, walked through the house and he said everything looks fine structurally. They trust and love their Uncle Bob and really are … (7 comments)

ashi certified ct connecticut home inspections: A Stairway to Heaven? - 08/13/08 11:52 AM
Yes believe it or not that stairway could get you to heaven.  The underside of these stairs is not covered by wall board. The under side of a stairway must be covered as fire protection. If a fire were to start, the stairway acts as an easy pathway for the flames … (6 comments)

ashi certified ct connecticut home inspections: When Grillin' This Summer, Don't Forget the Siding - 07/16/08 08:24 AM
There' nothing like a good summer barbeque out on the deck. The smell of grilling steak, chicken or...vinyl siding. Mm mm makes my stomach turn just thinking about it.
I can not tell you how many times I have found melted vinyl siding because someone put the grill next to the … (13 comments)

ashi certified ct connecticut home inspections: Home Inspection Safari - 07/09/08 09:10 AM
Inspecting a home can at times seem like being on an African safari discovering all manner of wild and untamed creatures. I was stumbling through a cluttered attic looking for the elusive water stain, when suddenly I heard a noise that made my blood run cold. A rustling that can only … (4 comments)

ashi certified ct connecticut home inspections: Is the Attic Gasping for Air - 06/20/08 10:08 AM
Attic ventilation is an often misunderstood and vitally important component of a home. Without it the home would be unable to dissipate moisture or keep the attic cooler thus extending shingle life.
Common attic ventilation devices are gable vents, ridge vents and soffit vents. Some others types are roof vents, either … (13 comments)

ashi certified ct connecticut home inspections: Is the Attic Gasping for Air - 06/20/08 10:03 AM
Attic ventilation is an often misunderstood and vitally important component of a home. Without it the home would be unable to dissipate moisture or keep the attic cooler thus extending shingle life.
Common attic ventilation devices are gable vents, ridge vents and soffit vents. Some others types are roof vents, either … (0 comments)

ashi certified ct connecticut home inspections: Don't Be Shocked by Your Central Air Conditioner - 06/16/08 02:29 PM
Inspecting central air conditioning is often challenging because there are times when the unit can not be run due to ambient conditions. But there are components that can and should be inspected any time regardless of temperature. One of the most important and I find to be frequently overlooked, is the … (5 comments)

ashi certified ct connecticut home inspections: New Construction, No Inspection Needed, New Home Tells All - 06/13/08 04:24 PM
I have inspected many newly constructed homes through out my career. A recurring theme that I hear from the time I get the phone call at least until the inspection starts is;
"It's a new house and has been inspected by the city, what could be wrong?"
Yes indeed what could … (6 comments)

ashi certified ct connecticut home inspections: New Construction, No Inspection Needed, New Home Tells All - 06/13/08 10:27 AM
I have inspected many newly constructed homes through out my career. A recurring theme that I hear from the time I get the phone call at least until the inspection starts is;
"It's a new house and has been inspected by the city, what could be wrong?"
Yes indeed what could … (11 comments)

ashi certified ct connecticut home inspections: $4.00/ Gallon for Heating Oil and the Builder Under Insulates - 06/02/08 03:56 PM
If no one has noticed the cost of heating our homes has increased slightly over the last year. Here in Connecticut the price of heating oil has gone to over $4.00 a gallon. People who are buying newly constructed homes are counting on lower energy costs because a new home will … (9 comments)

 
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