home inspections: Energy Audits
- 04/18/10 03:54 AM
WHAT IS AN ENERGY AUDIT An energy audit is the first step to assess how much energy your home or business consumes and to evaluate what measures you can take your home or business more energy efficient, by performing a room by room examination of a structure as well as a thorough examination of past utility bills. An audit will show you problems that may, when corrected, save you significant amounts of money over time. During the audit, you can pinpoint where you are losing energy. Audits also determine the efficiency of the heating and cooling systems. An audit may … (2 comments)
home inspections: Top 10 New Years Resolutions for 2010
- 01/05/10 10:11 AM
Close The Ten Top New Years Resolutions for 2010 - Trying to Improve <!-- /content-adsense-top --> <!-- google_ad_section_start --> <!--INFOLINKS_ON--> The Top Ten New Years Resolutions most people share Every year it seems that the same Top Ten New Year resolutions crop up. Why? It's obvious. Because they're just so hard to keep! I have trouble keeping my resolutions, but this time I'm determined to finally do better. Success is not an accident, it begins with a well-conceived plan. You can and will achieve more in the next year than you have in the past ten with a disciplined … (1 comments)
home inspections: Ten Things to Ask Your Home Inspector
- 03/26/09 05:44 AM
1. What does your inspection cover? The inspector should ensure that their inspection and inspection report will meet all applicable requirements in your state if applicable and will comply with a well-recognized standard of practice and code of ethics. You should be able to request and see a copy of these items ahead of time and ask any questions you may have. If there are any areas you want to make sure are inspected, be sure to identify them upfront. 2. How long have you been practicing in the home inspection profession and how many inspections have you completed? … (0 comments)
home inspections: Toxic Chinese Drywall?
- 03/22/09 09:28 AM
What are the signs your house might have the potentially toxic imported Chinese dry wall? * First the house was built or remodeled between 2005 and 2008 * The house has a strong or noticeable smell of sulphur or rotten eggs. * The home has experienced repeated air conditioning coil issues or corrosion * The home's occupants have experienced upper respiratory issues, nose bleeds, or other medical issues. * Young children or senior citizens may be the first to show signs of exposure to a home with the imported Chinese dry wall. It seems most of the affected homes are in … (0 comments)
home inspections: Helpful Information When Making a Home Inspection Appointment
- 02/09/09 07:33 AM
Helpful Information When Making Appointment Address of property to be inspected Buyers contact information (including e-mail & cell phone) Agent's contact information Approximate age of the home Description of the home (size, floors, bathrooms) Unique Features (second kitchen, basement, etc) Access to property (keys, access codes, alarm codes) Status of utilities (on or off) What you want inspected besides the house (barn, guest house, pool, etc.) REMEMBER: The inspector is working for you. Please feel free to ask questions.
Craig Iden Golden State Home Inspections www.goldenstatehomeinspections.com 800-441-0804 … (0 comments)
home inspections: Asbestos in the Attic?
- 02/01/09 03:15 PM
Asbestos in the Attic Question - David H. asks; I noticed on my home inspection report that there is possible asbestos material in the attic. Why is this and can it be harmful to me and my family? Answer - The reason there could be asbestos materials in your home is that it was widely used in the construction industry prior to the late 1970's because of its durability, fire resistance and insulating factors. The only way to find out if the material is in fact asbestos, is to have it tested by a company that specializes in this field. … (3 comments)
home inspections: Beware of the "Discount" Home Inspections
- 02/01/09 09:10 AM
When searching for a home inspector, it is tempting for your first question to be "How much?" but a better question might be "How qualified?" or "How experienced?". Yes it's true that there can sometimes be a wide variety in rates between home inspectors in a particular area, but most of the time there is a reason for this. They are probably charging what they are worth. In most cases the "Discount" home inspector may be new to the industry and is just trying to grab anyone he can to keep his struggling business afloat, or lacks the knowledge and … (2 comments)
Answer- Two words, its real. True,toxic mold does not affect people equally. Some people can live in a home with mold problems and not know it, but others can become extremely sick. Toxic moldmore often affects small children, the elderly and people with allergies and respiratory conditions. There is also the protential for lawsuits. Someone who purchases a home and then finds out later that the house is infested with toxic mold will look to sue … (1 comments)
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