This is what happens untreated see below. The reason the woodpecker is attacking the house is it can tell there are wood destroying insects in the home i.e.carpenter ants, terminates, etc...
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home inspection: Selling a house? Simple electrical repairs you should do.
- 03/16/11 04:30 AM
Most common problem I come across during a home inspection is electrical issues. Loose hanging wires, connections missing junction boxes with covers, just covers, extension cords being used improperly(see below) or just outlets and switches missing covers. If your trying to sell a home make these quick and easy repairs it will go a long way with the buyer.
Front door missing light fixture, note condition of the box with live wires-SAFETY HAZARD
Dryer thats running on 240v power is secured to loose board-SAFETY HAZARD
Extension cord supplying power for washer machine and sump pump. Both should … (11 comments)
home inspection: Short sales law SB 111 in New Hampshire...BEWARE
- 03/14/11 02:52 AM
CALL TO ACTION-The hearing on SB 111 (see details below) will be held tomorrow, March 15th at 9:20 AM in Room 102 in the Legislative Office Building (directly behind the State House). A large crowd in support of this bill would go a long way demonstrating support among our members. If you would like to testify, please contact our lobbyist, Matt Murphy at 603-475-8435. If you cannot attend please contact the Senators on the Senate Commerce Committee and ask for the Senators support for Ought to Pass for Senate Bill 111. Chairman, Senator Russell Prescott russell.prescott@leg.state.nh.us Vice Chairman, Senator Raymond White ray.white@leg.state.nh.us … (0 comments)
home inspection: Inspection tip of the day on foreclosures
- 03/11/11 02:05 AM
The good news is the phone is ringing again. Went to an investors meeting on Wednesday night and 60 new people showed...room was packed. If this year is anything like last I’m sure I’ll be inspecting more foreclosures than end user sales. In most cases not a problem.
However, due to winter these houses may or may not of been winterized. Lets assume they have. I would suggest client and agent alike to double check prior to inspection that the home has been de-winterized prior to inspection. Last year I went on more than I care to count homes that the … (0 comments)
home inspection: Improper installation of sump pumps
- 02/28/11 07:07 AM
First problem, missing cover trip hazard. Second, needs a dedicated NON GFCI outlet. All to often I see pumps plugged into extension cords. Reason you don't want GFCI is what happens if the pump trips it? Ans:you won't know until the basement is flooded.
see anything wrong?
different angle see the problem now?
Here's the problem. The pump is pumping ground water into the town drain waste pipe. If you think that's not really an issue consider this. Suppose the oil tank which can hold upwards of 275 gallons of oil ruptures. If that pump pumps … (2 comments)
If you see this bird knocking on your house it's telling you something.
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