When was the last time you thought about your garage door or its automatic opener? Right, thought so. Like any mechanical system, the door and opener need some periodic, preventative maintenance. If you live in an area of frequent thunderstorms, a tight, well maintained garage door can also help prevent the amazingly messy and expensive results of a storm-ruptured door. The Door & Access Systems Manufacturers Association International has a good guide to help you inspect and … (0 comments)
brandon ms: Understanding Aluminum Wiring
- 05/20/13 07:49 AM
Thornton Safety and Inspection - Home Inspection Specialist 601-214-6569 Home Inspections - Brandon, MS; Jackson, MS and all of Central MS www.thorntoninspection.com Sean@thorntoninspection.com https://www.facebook.com/thorntoninspection Here are pictures of solid-strand aluminum found during a recent inspection. The solid-strand aluminum was spliced into newer copper wiring using standard wire nuts which is the type of connection where aluminum can become a problem.
Solid-strand Aluminum branch wiring visible at the breaker AL and Copper joined together - this is a problem area We inspect a lot of older homes and often find solid strand aluminum wiring for the branch wiring circuits. Clients often have lots of questions … (14 comments)
Residential and commercial property inspections. I am a Licensed Home Inspector and Certified Safety Professional with 15 years of experience in the fire protection and property inspection industries. We offer home inspection services in central Mississippi which includes the cities of Jackson, MS; Brandon, MS; Madison, MS; Hattiesburg, MS; Meridian, MS; Vicksburg, MS and all points in between.
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