mount vernon wa home inspection: Whatcom County Home Inspections (King of the House): Water Heater Safety - 10/24/07 03:03 PM
I know, I have written about this before. But it seems that I see poorly installed temperature pressure relief valves and their drains so often that it is obviously a concern that needs to be front and center. In older homes the valve or drain is installed wrong at least thirty … (2 comments)
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mount vernon wa home inspection: Bellingham Home Inspector (King of the House): Unchain My Gutter - 10/24/07 11:16 AM
While I do not see this arrangement much, the whole concept of chains for downspouts is certainly not a wise idea, at least not in the wet Pacific Northwest. It might work great somewhere where there is minimal rain, but then again, in such locations they often have no gutters to … (0 comments)
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mount vernon wa home inspection: Not The Wood Burner You Want To See - 10/20/07 09:42 PM
A couple times I have inspected homes where the wood stove (burner) was some concoction designed by the homeowner. This dual arrangement of old metal barrels probably took the cake for me. I remember seeing a number of single barrels like this, as stoves, in the 1960's but not recently. This … (4 comments)
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mount vernon wa home inspection: Travel Photo: Gelato in Italy - 10/16/07 03:23 PM
I know, this would be better to look at in the summer, when it is hot, but I think this is a nice photo. Those of you who have visited Italy have seen this type of display before. Gelato stores, like pizza parlors, are a major part of the storefronts in … (5 comments)
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mount vernon wa home inspection: Skagit County Home Inspection (King of the House): Knob and Tube Wiring - 10/16/07 10:16 AM
The photo below shows a situation where the evidence tells you one thing, but it does not go far enough to make a general statement. Uncertainty prevails. This is knob and tube wiring, removed, from a home that is more than 100 years old. Now, the fact this is not energized is … (3 comments)
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mount vernon wa home inspection: Bellingham Home Inspection (King of the House): How Do You Spell Shot? - 10/12/07 07:38 PM
The composition roof in the photo below is on its last legs. It is shot! I do not care if it is a 25-year roof at only 12 years of age, this roof is toast. The manufacturer's warranty means little more than being a rudimentary guideline of quality and durability. The … (2 comments)
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mount vernon wa home inspection: Whatcom County Home Inspection (King of the House): Settling At Your Home - 10/02/07 02:46 PM
One of the things a home inspector sees a lot of, on the older homes we hope, is settling. We are talking about settling sidewalks, settling steps or even foundations that have settled. When sidewalks settle, it seems that the lower side (unfortunately) ends up next to the home -- so … (0 comments)
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mount vernon wa home inspection: Anacortes Home Inspection (King of the House): Unsafe Light Bulbs - 10/02/07 02:41 PM
Closets and storage areas should not have exposed light bulbs. These incandescent bulbs get very hot and can start a fire. They should be in covered fixtures. I saw an older gentleman almost set his house on fire. He had a closet with a bare bulb. He hung his hat on … (2 comments)
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mount vernon wa home inspection: Whatcom, Skagit County Home Inspection (King of the House): Tall Trees And Your Roof - 09/20/07 05:14 PM
Trees can cause a myriad of problems when they are too near, or hanging over, roofs. Sometimes the damage is pretty apparent: Like when the big branch blows in the wind and rips or breaks shingles off. Perhaps more devastating long-term, because homeowners do not pick up on it, is the … (2 comments)
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mount vernon wa home inspection: Birch Bay WA Property Inspector: Conducive Conditions - 07/14/07 02:15 PM
By Washington state law, home inspectors involved in real estate deals are mandated to thoroughly inspect for and report on wood destroying organisms and conducive conditions. Often realtors and others say "so just what is a "conducive condition." There is not any specific list, although some of the more common ones … (2 comments)
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mount vernon wa home inspection: Birch Bay Home Inspection (King of the House): Great Views At Birch Bay WA - 05/21/07 06:50 PM
Some of the best views in Washington real estate are found at Birch Bay. Birch Bay addresses are part of the small city of Blaine, and it is north of Bellingham near the border. I remember back 35 years ago and recall that Canadians have always had a strong presence at … (0 comments)
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mount vernon wa home inspection: Skagit County Home Inspection (King of the House):Can you identify this photo? - 05/12/07 10:40 AM
Realtors often have a suspicion that there is something fishy with the siding. But they sometimes do not know how to tell if it is LP siding. The photo below is what they should be looking for, if they suspect LP inner seal siding. That was the oriented strand board that … (4 comments)
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