You are full of hot air and you need to get it out, right!
Well in homes we have venting that has to be performed for various functions. There is plumbing vents and exhaust vents. Each of these has their rules that need to be adhered to.
During a recent home inspection I can across a curious situation. When homes … (2 comments)
attic inspection: Jumping Jack Flash it’s a gas!
- 12/13/12 09:55 PM
Jumping Jack Flash it’s a gas! Wenatchee and Kittitas Home Inspection ServicesWell I really do not know how many jumping jacks I am doing when I am entering an attic space during a home inspection.I find attic inspections are maybe the most restrictive areas of the home for a thorough inspection. With the premise of do no harm to the home I have to always weigh doing my best for my client versus being very careful not to damage any ceilings, wiring, ducting and insulation.This is where in older homes I usually actually can do a much better attic inspection. They … (18 comments)
attic inspection: Wenatchee Home Inspector confronts Aviation tragedy and history.
- 11/14/12 10:05 PM
Wenatchee Home Inspector confronts Aviation tragedy and history.Home inspection can always be full of surprises. During a recent inspection of attic of an early 20th century home a piece of history was discovered.It is very common in older home to find various materials as insulation. Items used as insulation can be horse hair, feathers, rock wool, vermiculite, sawdust, wood shavings and of course newspaper.In older home I will try to see what insulations are installed (if any). In this particular home we had wood shavings, batt fiberglass and newspaper.Here was a piece of history that I found lying in the wood … (7 comments)
attic inspection: I’m Hot!- No... I am really Hot- Heat in Attics
- 07/29/12 10:52 PM
I’m Hot!- No... I am really Hot- Heat in Attics- Wenatchee and Okanogan Home Inspection ServicesOne of the best times as a home inspector is climbing into an attic that feels like you just entered a blast furnace.On a recent home inspection I was fortunate enough to have a thermometer to just let me know how much fun I was really having.
If you look closely at this picture you can see the thermometer reading -40 below. Well what it is really saying is that the … (11 comments)
Bats are beneficial animals in our environment but like many of these creature you may not want them roosting in your home.
Bats can help control the populations of many insects we do not want around like mosquitoes, beetles, moths, and leafhoppers. Some insects can hear bats up to 100 feet away and will avoid areas where bats are present.During a recent home inspection I found a pretty nice guano pile in the attic and on the roof. These piles may look a bit like mouse fecal material. … (6 comments)
We all like to VENT. Dealing with all the hot (and moist) air! - Chelan Home Inspections
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