Real estate blog entries tagged with knob and tube by Steven L. Smith, Bellingham, Wa. Home Inspector (King of the House Home Inspection)

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knob and tube: Bellingham WA Home Inspector (King of the House) -- That's a No No! - 03/10/08 04:33 PM

The photo below, from a recent home inspection, is a classic example of the attic insulation being poured in around old knob and tube wiring. Knob and tube wiring, at least in the modern day, is problematic even at best. Many insurers do not want to insure homes with old knob … (0 comments)

knob and tube: Bellingham Home Inspector (King of the House) -- Two Problems, One Attic - 02/21/08 04:48 PM

This is an interesting photo in that there are two problems, or at least possible problems. The knob and tube wiring, which had been modified in various places, is the most obvious problem. Some insurance companies will still cover knob and tube wiring (with a higher premium) but many of the … (2 comments)

knob and tube: Mount Vernon WA Home Inspections (King of the House): Knob and Tube Wiring - 12/23/07 08:57 PM

Below is another photo of a situation that is frustrating to the home inspector. To begin with, as real estate professionals I imagine everyone here knows that knob and tube wiring is a concern in older houses. I am not saying it is automatically going to cause a fire, or is … (0 comments)

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