panama city beach: Before Lighting A Fire, Thiings to consider...
- 10/15/08 12:45 PM
The nights are getting colder, and you're thinking about lighting a cozy fire. Read the information below before you strike that match. Although you might be thinking about using your fireplace to cut down on your heating bills, many fireplaces can actually remove more heat from a house than they produce. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, a typical vertical-back fireplace with an open front is at best 10 percent efficient in converting fuel to energy and delivering it to a room. The rest of your fuel dollars escape up the chimney. Fireplaces pull cold air into the house … (0 comments)
panama city beach: Crawlspaces...Hidden Risks and Dangers.
- 10/12/08 11:24 AM
Have you ever inspected a crawlspace? I don't mean, "poke your head in" type of inspection. I mean a "down and dirty, on your hands and knees, with cobwebs in your face," type of inspection. If the answer is yes, I'm sure you couldn't wait to get out of there. If you answered no, however, you should wonder if you are missing vital information on a home that your buyer needs to know about. It has been my experience that if a crawlspace is inaccessible, then it does not get inspected. The financial consequences from this omission could be severe. The code … (1 comments)
panama city beach: Protect Your Property from Water Damage
- 10/06/08 12:24 AM
Water may be essential to life, but as a destructive force, water can diminish the value of your home or building. Homes, as well as Commercial buildings, can suffer water damage that results in increased maintenance costs, a decrease in the value of the property, lowered productivity and potential liability associated with a decline in indoor air quality. The best way to protect against this potential loss is to ensure that the building components, which enclose the structure, known as the building envelope, are water resistant. Also, you will want to ensure that manufacturing processes, if present, do not allow … (0 comments)
panama city beach: That's a lot of money for only a few hours work! Home Inspection
- 10/05/08 09:48 AM
Many times we here: "That's a lot of money for only a few hours work!" As more and more home inspectors use time-saving, report generating software, include pictures (worth a thousand words) and even generate their reports on-site, they also start to make it look easy. I recently ran across a version of the story in How to Become a Marketing Superstar, a book by Jeffrey J. Fox. Anyway, the story goes as follows: That's a lot of money for only a few hours work! Pablo Picasso, the painter, was dining at a restaurant in New York City. A fan introduced … (1 comments)
panama city beach: "Hold-harmless clause (Inspector/Realtor)"
- 10/05/08 04:12 AM
John M. Acaron, CHI, CMI www.HOMEINSPECTORUSA.biz To be a Professional Home Inspector you must be well-trained, and training should be an ongoing process. Education, experience and expertise are the key elements to determine if a Professional Home Inspector can perform an accurate and un-bias home inspection. Additionally, the job requires integrity, honesty, and determination and adherent to the standard of practice and ethical codes dictated by his or her professional trade association. Home inspectors are only one of many professional individuals involved in a real estate transaction. A real estate transaction involves a series of professional individuals with a unique … (0 comments)
panama city beach: YOU SHOULD CONSIDER TESTING YOUR WATER IF:
- 07/27/08 12:09 PM
-You use water from public facilities or a private well system. Germs and chemicals can get into your water and contaminate it in different ways. Some germs and chemicals occur naturally. Heavy metals like arsenic, lead, and cadmium are naturally found in rocks and soil and sometimes seep into ground water which ends up inside your residential water. Other contaminants come from human and animal waste resulting from polluted storm water runoff, agricultural runoff, flooded sewers, or individual septic systems that are not working properly and will seep into your well water. I'd want to know that my drinking water is … (1 comments)
panama city beach: Why Energy Efficiency Matters
- 07/26/08 12:01 PM
It's good for your budget, your comfort and our environment. Each year you spend hundreds of dollars to heat and cool your home and to heat your hot water. By installing energy-efficient equipment, which gives you the same comfort for less energy, you can lower these costs. Furthermore, the lower you can make your energy costs now, the better off you will be should energy prices go up - and conservation reduces upward pressure on energy prices. Whenever fuels are burned - in your home, in a generating station to produce electricity, in vehicles or elsewhere - carbon dioxide, … (0 comments)
panama city beach: Panama City Beach a place call home
- 07/25/08 03:00 PM
Panama City Beach a place call home. Come and visit us you might make the emerald coast your next home. Buying a home or a vacation house? We are here to help.HOME INSPECTOR USA has earned the continued loyalty of many praised business and numerous residential and commercial clients who rely on us to meet their needs, and trust in our tradition of delivering complete, accurate, and reliable results. Allow us to earn your trust and business as well! We are not a contractor or affiliated with any contractors repair companies, appraisal firms, real estate agents or mold remediation company. … (1 comments)
panama city beach: 3 Deadly mistakes every homebuyer should avoid.
- 07/25/08 02:39 PM
Deadly Mistake #1: Thinking you can't afford it. Today, buying the home of your dreams is easier than ever before. Many people who thought that buying the home they wanted was simply out of their reach are now enjoying a new lifestyle in their very own new home. Buying a home is the smartest financial decision you will ever make. In fact, most American and Canadian home owners would be financially broke at retirement if it wasn't for one saving grace - the equity in their home. Furthermore, mortgage rates are more flexible today than ever and tax allowances favor … (0 comments)
panama city beach: Mold, Moisture, and Your Home
- 05/18/08 06:52 AM
Mold Basics The key to mold control is moisture control. If mold is a problem in your home, you should clean up the mold promptly and fix the water problem. It is important to dry water-damaged areas and items within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth. Why is mold growing in my home? Molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees, but indoors, mold growth should be avoided. Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores; the spores are invisible … (2 comments)
panama city beach: Professional Home Inspector, Deal Killers: Ask for Them by Name
- 04/22/08 01:41 PM
Deal Killer ("DK") is one of the most controversial of all home inspection topics, the one that stirs ire among veteran inspectors and that draws defensive reactions from real estate professionals everywhere. The very idea that real estate agents are the primary source of home inspector referrals is a clear and obvious conflict of interest. Yet most home buyers never seem to give this a thought. They simply hire the agent's favorite home inspector, without asking if this is the best one available. The proper job description of real estate agents is representing the best interest of clients. The highest expression … (1 comments)
panama city beach: What Is Asbestos?
- 04/07/08 12:51 PM
Asbestos is a mineral fiber. It can be positively identified only with a special type of microscope. There are several types of asbestos fibers. In the past, asbestos was added to a variety of products to strengthen them and to provide heat insulation and fire resistance. How Can Asbestos Affect My Health? From studies of people who were exposed to asbestos in factories and shipyards, we know that breathing high levels of asbestos fibers can lead to an increased risk of: lung cancer: -- mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the chest and the abdominal cavity -- asbestosis, … (1 comments)
panama city beach: Did you know the following facts about lead?
- 04/07/08 12:35 PM
FACT: Lead exposure can harm young children and babies even before they are born. FACT: Even children who seem healthy can have high levels of lead in their bodies. FACT: You can get lead in your body by breathing or swallowing lead dust, or by eating soil or paint chips containing lead. FACT: You have many options for reducing lead hazards. In most cases, lead-based paint that is in good condition is not a hazard. FACT: Removing lead-based paint improperly can increase the danger to your family. If you think your home might have lead hazards, read on to … (0 comments)
panama city beach: Did you know the following facts about lead?
- 04/07/08 12:35 PM
FACT: Lead exposure can harm young children and babies even before they are born. FACT: Even children who seem healthy can have high levels of lead in their bodies. FACT: You can get lead in your body by breathing or swallowing lead dust, or by eating soil or paint chips containing lead. FACT: You have many options for reducing lead hazards. In most cases, lead-based paint that is in good condition is not a hazard. FACT: Removing lead-based paint improperly can increase the danger to your family. If you think your home might have lead hazards, read on to … (2 comments)
panama city beach: Replacing Your Roof ?
- 03/09/08 04:00 AM
The age of your roof is usually the major factor in determining when to replace it. Most roofs last many years if properly installed and often can be repaired rather than replaced. An isolated leak usually can be repaired. The average life expectancy of a typical residential roof is 15 to 20 years. Water damage to a home's interior or overhangs is commonly caused by leaks from a single weathered portion of the roof, poorly installed flashing, or from around chimneys and skylights. These problems do not necessarily mean you need a new roof. Fire-Resistant Materials Some roofing … (0 comments)
panama city beach: HOME & MOLD Inspections
- 02/25/08 10:24 AM
HOME INSPECTOR USA has earned the continued loyalty of many praised business and numerous residential and commercial clients who rely on us to meet their needs, and trust in our tradition of delivering complete, accurate, and reliable results. Allow us to earn your trust and business as well! We are not a contractor or affiliated with any contractors repair companies, appraisal firms, or real estate agents. HOME INSPECTOR USA is an independent professional Inspection & Environmental company working just for your best interest before the investment is finalized. HOME INSPECTOR USA is a local (Panama City Beach) company, founded in … (0 comments)
panama city beach: EVERY HOME SHOULD BE TESTED FOR MOLD
- 02/25/08 10:00 AM
How do I know if MOLD is growing in my home? Should I get the MOLD tested to find out what kind it is? If you can smell a musty odor or see mold, you have a mold problem. Reliable sampling for mold can be expensive since it requires special equipment and training. Testing is not generally recommended as a first step. HOME INSPECTOR USA offers free Mold screening when conducting a comprehensive home inspection. If there is an indication of active organic microbial present during the visual home inspection, the inspector will be recommending testing (Air, Bio-tape, or Swab) to … (2 comments)
panama city beach: "Just what does a Home Inspector do?"
- 01/03/08 11:39 AM
Think of a professional home inspector as a detective searching throughout the house for clues that lead to a conclusion of the home's overall condition. A certified home inspector performs a very important service. He inspects an existing home using professional standards and equipment as a measure to accurately report the condition of the home. A professional home inspector will inspect the property to the highest professional and ethical standards in the industry and provide the client with an accurate, comprehensive, easy-to-read, written assessment report thereafter. The inspector does not evaluate the home for cost or value. A home inspection is … (1 comments)
The nights are getting colder, and you're thinking about lighting a cozy fire. Read the information below before you strike that match. Although you might be thinking about using your fireplace to cut down on your heating bills, many fireplaces can actually remove more heat from a house than they produce. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, a typical vertical-back fireplace with an open front is at best 10 percent efficient in converting fuel to energy and delivering it to a room. The rest of your fuel dollars escape up the chimney. Fireplaces pull cold air into the house … (0 comments)
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