home inspectior: Los Angeles Home Inspector. Time To Inspect your Homes Furnace.
- 10/12/09 05:52 AM
Los Angeles Home Inspector describes the difference in furnace burner flames. Take a look at the pictures below. When you have your home inspected. Many inspectors will also check the color of the burner flames. The color and intensity is important to determine the condition and efficiency of the unit itself. An orange flame will indicate a burner that will require service, cleaning or replacement. A orange flame will also put off higher levels of carbon monoxide.This is a real danger in homes. Below is a picture I took at a home inspection yesterday
The GFCI duplex outlet is used in such areas as kitchens, baths, garages and outdoor location. The National Electrical Code (NEC) is a fantastic reference for the proper location and operation of such devices. This safety device is a life safety device. It was designed to protect from electrical shock in wet locations. During a home inspection your home … (1 comments)
home inspectior: Laminate Wood Floors V.S Carpet! Which Is Best?
- 09/10/09 06:16 AM
Carpet V.S Hard Wood and Laminate floors. In Southern California carpet floors have been taking a back seat to the hard wood floor sector for the past 10 years. However now that people have been living with the laminate floor system for 10 or so years some things are coming to light. Many laminate floor systems are not holding up to the 10 or 15 year warranty that they came with. People are also finding that the cost to remove and replace this type of floor system is considerably higher than carpet. Some true hard wood floor systems can be more … (2 comments)
home inspectior: Los Angeles Expert Home Inspector How Did That Get In My Sewer!
- 09/10/09 05:54 AM
Expert Home Inspector Explains Invisible Tree Dangers! Trees And Your Home:First keep them small...I recently did a home inspection in Newport Beach Ca. This was a high profile home with 5 bedrooms and 4 1/2 baths. The home was well kept and clean throughout. When I pulled in front of the home I was able to see a beautiful pine tree to the rear of the home. Upon further inspection it was evident that this tree was causing major damage to the homes roof system. The home had two layers of roofing. The first layer was a heavy wood shake roof … (0 comments)
home inspectior: 17 Steps To A Better Home Inspection Report In California.
- 09/10/09 05:41 AM
17 Steps To A Better Home Inspection Report In California. At David Home Inspection Service we use a state of the art electronic home inspection program that allows us to group deficiencies by city and neighborhood. After 11+ years and 5300 home inspections we are able to see trends in building defects and deficiencies. I wanted to give you the top 17 fixes to a better home inspection. Take a look around your home and make repairs as need. Remember you only get one chance at your first inspection. If you plan on listing your home for sale, this repair list … (0 comments)
home inspectior: Lazy Contractors and Self Venting Range Hoods!
- 09/10/09 05:22 AM
As a home inspector in the Southern California housing market for the past 11+ years I have see trends come and go. One trend I am not to keen on is the self venting range hood. As it goes a vent hood is use to remove heated air from the cooking area and to prevent grease an odor's from depositing on kitchen surfaces. With a self venting hood the heated air is not removed but forced back into the kitchen. We have all seen grease filters clogged and in need of replacement. The filters in the average kitchen can become clogged … (4 comments)
home inspectior: Wood Destroying Insects. What Are The Signs?
- 09/03/09 03:14 AM
A word on wood destroying insects. Subterranean termites are the most common termite in Southern California. A mature colony has from 80K to 400K workers. The average colony can consume a one foot length of 2x4 in 118 days. We also have the Powder post beetle. The most common evidence of a powder post beetle infestation is a talcum powder-like substance known as frass. This frass falls from exit holes made by the beetles. Another insect that can cause a lot of damage is The Carpenter bee. The carpenter bee will bore into the wood six to ten inches and nest … (0 comments)
home inspectior: Home Renovating and ASBESTOS
- 09/03/09 02:44 AM
Asbestos. Any home built before 1978 will contain asbestos of some type, unless it’s been removed. In older homes where the new owner wants to renovate the entire home, it is best to know where the asbestos laden products are and call a professional to remove them. This can impact the renovation budget heavily. Plan ahead and know what need to be doneand the time involved. Most common areas asbestos can be found. Roofing Flooring Siding Insulation Furnace ducting and flue pipe Pipe insulation Ceiling texture coatings Some Wall board and mud products David Home Inspection Services 626-629-8499 We Proudly Serve … (2 comments)
home inspectior: Electrical Connectors. Right and Wrong.
- 08/26/09 06:57 AM
Because most conduit and cabinets are made from metal, it is common for these components to have sharp metal edges due to the manufacturing processes. The NEC specifies a number of protective measures to help protect wire insulation from being cut or damaged by these edges both during installation and later when in actual use. Insulated cables may not be inserted directly through knockouts, for example, due to the sharp edge around nearly all knockout holes. Clamping and other wire protection is often not required for plastic conduit parts, since the plastic is not likely to damage insulation in contact with … (0 comments)
home inspectior: Partial Inspections. What You Need To Know
- 08/26/09 05:14 AM
Frequently, we get the request in our office for a "partial" inspection. This is another of those things that truly escapes my logic. While I am sure that the basis for this request is the desire to reduce the expense of the inspection, partial inspections are often a high-risk event for everyone concerned. Let me explain by way of example. The most common partial inspection request is the roof inspection. This is due primarily to the high replacement cost of the roof and the probability of extensive damage to the interior of the home should the roof fail. Here's where … (2 comments)
home inspectior: Can I Test For Mold Myself?:
- 08/26/09 05:04 AM
Can I Test For Mold Myself?:Yes, most home supply stores have do-it-yourself mold testing kits readily available. These kits can be used to test the air quality in your home. Although not a substitution for professional inspections they can be used in between professional inspections allowing for more time between the more costly professional inspections.Essential Preventative Measures: The most essential preventative measures may sound like common sense. They include but are not limited to: ridding your home of any standing water, scrubbing appliances (like refrigerators, humidifiers, etc) with antibiotic soap, cleaning your AC unit regularly, regularly changing your floor mats and … (2 comments)
home inspectior: Do I Need to Hire A Electrcian
- 08/26/09 05:02 AM
Electrocution Fire Loss of life!That should be enough reasons to employ a fully qualified electrician to undertake any electrical installation, repair or maintenance of electrical systems in your home or business.Electricians spend 4-5 years going through a tough training program that covers the many and varied aspects of electrical work, as well as meeting strict licensing rules and regulations, and comprehensive insurance cover for any potential mishap.Anyone contemplating electrical do-it-yourself would be well advised to reconsider undertaking such a task because there are numerous pitfalls that can have disastrous consequences – and it is illegal. Is your life, or your family’s … (0 comments)
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Los Angeles Home Inspector describes the difference in furnace burner flames. Take a look at the pictures below. When you have your home inspected. Many inspectors will also check the color of the burner flames. The color and intensity is important to determine the condition and efficiency of the unit itself. An orange flame will indicate a burner that will require service, cleaning or replacement. A orange flame will also put off higher levels of carbon monoxide.This is a real danger in homes. Below is a picture I took at a home inspection yesterday
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