Well this is one way to vent a crawl space. A different look.

We get to see all kinds of peoples "Ideas" when it comes to their take on how to do something with their home when building it.

At Desert Sun Home Inspections in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

We try and stay on top of all the latest trendy things people try and incorporate into their homes. Some are good and some not so good.

Here we have a crawl pace under a home that is built at ground level. So how do you ventilate the crawl space?

You get very creative when doing so.

At least they did think of venting the crawl space when they built the home.

Here is a look at the venting for the crawl space.

There were or are a total of eight vents for this crawl space.

There is only Two issue's I have with this type of venting.

1. The vent is not screened and anything can get into the crawl space.

2. The vent will rust out eventually leaving the crawl space vulnerable to infestation.

Having said that. I recommended the stand pipes for the venting be made of a PVC substance. This way it would not ever rust out. Then you would simply install a screened cap on the pipe and be done with it.

For all the inspectors out there, I know the crawl space has no cross ventilation. Nor is this way a sound way of venting a crawl space.

But when the home is at ground level....What can we do?

Have a great day every One.

Chain it and strap it. Never mind get the chainsaw. Liability issues.

At Desert Sun Home Inspections in Carlsbad, New Mexico,

We see all kinds of liability issues.

They can vary from tripping hazards in the yard from sewer yard line accesses or posts being broken off to loose fitting broken concrete in the walkways to the home.

Here we have a little more than a little concrete that needs some TLC.

I did a home inspection that was one for the books. I have seen trees that had been cabled together. But never like this one.

It was the only tree in the front yard.

Here you can see why the tree is a concern.

You just never know what anything is going to look like when you get to a home to inspect the property.

After the buyer told me he had concerns about the tree. I told him the only concern that I would have was finding a working chainsaw for the removal of the tree.

Have a great day eveyone.

A/C install, yes it's correct so what is the problem? I'll show you.

I see this from time to time when inspecting homes for Desert Sun Home Inspection in Carlsbad, New Mexico

It's not easy to find the repairs or as we say in the inspecting business the "Issues" with the A/C line install.

First of all the install loked like it wa a good one. During a recent home inspection in Artesia, New Mexico I ran accross this A/C unit that was looking good till acloser look at the way the unit's line was installed.

First was the way the line entered the crawl space. There is a large gap where the line enters the home. Not a good thing when wanting to keep out any unwanted pets or unwanted pests.

This access hole was not sealed off and this may lead to a infestation of most anything.

When i got into the crawl space there it was. I thought I just might find this, but I was hopeful I would not.

I was wrong. In many cases the line is pulled through the hole and this causes damage to the lines insulation.

This was not the only damage to the A/C line insulation.

I know the A/C installed seen the damages and did nothing to repair the issues with the A/C lines insulation.

This is an unacceptable way to do business.

Now the seller has to repair the issues at the home owners expense. Not fair ant just not right.

Remember even if it looks good on the outside, it's what's on the inside that counts.

Have a great day everyone.

Cold weather and exterior faucets don't mix.

As we are in the winter and the snow starts to fly. Many homes don't have enough protection fo the exterior faucets on the homes.

Desert Sun Home Inspections gives the sellers and the buyers advice when it comes to protecting the exterior faucets.

I have been inspecting homes in the cold and there is little of not no protection form the faucets freezing in the cold weather.

I tell the seller if they are at the inspection, "this is a major concern".

If the faucet cracks and breaks, then the weather gets warmer and the faucet then will leak.

No one wants that. Not the buyer or the seller.Here is what I found on a home inspection Yesterday.

This faucet has a number of issues.

1. It is not attached to the home.

2. It has no protection from freezing and is frozen.

3. There is a large gap around the piping entering the home.

Here we have the same issues. The faucet is frozen and the hose is frozen on the faucet. I could not get a water pressure to the home with the faucet being in a frozen state.

Remember to protect the exterior faucets for the cold weather at hand.

Have a great day every one.

Artesia, New Mexico. The place to visit or even stay a while.

Atresia New Mexico, a place that stands alone when it comes to friendly citizens and the lay ed back way of life.

Located in Northern Eddy county New Mexico, this small town has a lot to offer. Barely fazed by the resent recession that has had a hold on many local economies.

With a small population of about 24,000 There are good jobs and good life styles.

There are a number of bronze statues all over the city of Artesia, New Mexico.

Here is a look at a statue about the rough and ready days from the 1800's.

This shot is of a falling horseman when trying to wrangle a steer.

What is the problem here? Can you guess what it is. Why would the horse throw the rider to the ground when wrangling a steer?

If there is any thing in the local desert's that causes a horse to get antsy, it's coming upon a big ol' rattle snake.

So Come and visit or stay a lifetime in Artesia, New Mexico.

Fine weather and fine people to boot. If you are looking to buy a home in Artesia, New Mexico. Call me to set up an appointment for a home inspection with Desert Sun Home Inspections.

Have a great Thanksgiving everyone around the United States.

This is post Twenty One in the November Challenge.

Crawl spaces need a little TLC too.

Many, many times when  inspect a home In Eddy county New Mexico, I see the crawl space access door is missing or in disrepair.

You never know what will take up residence in the crawl space when it's not secured with an operational door.

This is what you don't want the crawl space to look like when it's under your home.

This access is very very small. I don't see how anyone got under the home to do any work.

Under this home there was at least two snakes I could see with the flashlight. So I did'nt venture very far.

Have a good night everyone.

Roof problems? More than that I'm afraid.

I was out and about in Artesia, New Mexico 88210 for a home inspection. The buyers are a young couple that really knows nothing of owning a home. Let alone one with "ISSUE". No home is going to be 100%.

But there was only one home like that. Anyway back to the post.

I was inspecting the roof of the home when I noticed that the rear screened in room had a lot of issues with the roofs covering. It's a rolled roofing application and it has seen it's better days. 

The sides of the materials have "drawn back" at least two inches. 

And yes this is a leak. I went down and inspected the underside of the roofing structure and found two trusses rotted to the point they will need to be replaced as soon as possible.

Notice how bad the truss is rotted out. It is sagging under the weight of the existing roof.

This corner truss is bad as well.

But it has a little more support to help hold it in place till the repairs can be made.

After the inspection, I calmed the fears of the buyer by telling them the repairs could be made without a ton of expense. They were really relieved to hear that.

Have a great day everyone.