home inspector: Tankless Water Heaters...
- 08/15/07 01:57 PM
Tankless water heaters are becoming more and more popular due to their size and potential energy savings. We've heard good and bad feedback regarding their performance. During a home inspection it is sometimes difficult to simulate actual loads put on a system. Based on what we have learned about these systems suggests that those systems noted to be underperforming seems to be directly linked to the sizing of the unit. If you are considering the installation of a new unit, the installation company is just as important as the unit, because most problems are due to sizing. Below are some links … (2 comments)
home inspector: Know what you know well and no more...
- 08/10/07 09:39 PM
Had an inspection two weeks ago, and due to inclement rain every one was late besides myself. I inspected the exterior and awaited the arrival of my clients and realtor. When they arrived we quickly reviewed the exterior and went into the home and continued the inspection process. I noticed that the client appeared concerned when we discussed the maintenance of the exterior siding. But as they had no questions we continued on. In the basement I started to describe how to properly maintain the new oil furnace Buyer said "oil"? I said yes oil...He was confused as the listing said gas. While we double checked … (3 comments)
home inspector: Unlicensed home inspectors in New Jersey
- 08/08/07 03:02 PM
Are you aware that unlicensed home inspectors in New Jersey are free to do as they please, at your peril? As Real Estate Professionals you have the right to protect your client by asking your next Home Inspector to provide a copy of his/her active license. In New Jersey all Licensed Home Inspectors had their licenses expire this past April('07). If the inspector failed to meet the state's minimum standard their license may have been inactivated. Click here to verify the license status of your Home Inspector. Unlicensed Home Inspectors do not have to follow State of New Jersey Regulations and … (0 comments)
home inspector: Where to conduct a radon test?
- 08/07/07 02:31 AM
The following guidelines should be used by both homeowners and measurement companies when testing for Radon i New Jersey. For short-term tests, the testing device must be placed: 1.in the lowest livable level of the home -- that is, the lowest level of the home that is used, or could be used, as a living space. This would include, for example, a first floor without a basement, and a finished or unfinished basement, but not a crawl space. 2.in a location where it will not be disturbed. 3.at least 20 inches from the floor, at least 4 inches away from other objects and … (2 comments)
Here are some tid bits of knowledge and experience I would like to share about home inspections in Southern Bergen County, Hudson County, and Essex County.
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