by 304inspections | Mar 13, 2022 | Maintenance
Cast Iron Plumbing <br> Cast Iron Plumbing – Is it a problem? Cast Iron Plumbing <br> Is your home built in the 1960s or even earlier? Chances are your Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipes (DWV pipes) are made of cast iron. Why is this an issue? <br>...
by 304inspections | Mar 13, 2022 | Maintenance
Spray Foam <br> Spray Foam, Why not? <br> Spray Foam, Great Stuff, Expanding Foam…whatever you want to call it, please stop using this type of product to fix “everything!” I am sure there are a few legitimate uses for this product, but unfortunately I am...
by 304inspections | Mar 13, 2022 | Maintenance
Lateral Cracks At a recent inspection some foundation movement was discovered. The crack had been patched at some point, possibly to disguise the problem. I would like to show the pictures so you can see the movement and I can explain what it is happening....
by 304inspections | Mar 13, 2022 | Maintenance
Vent Flashings These pictures show vent pipe flashings that were installed incorrectly. When these flashings are not installed to manufacture specifications and by a professional leaks can occur. A corresponding leak in one of these improperly flashed pipes is shown...
by 304inspections | Nov 7, 2021 | Maintenance
Garbage Disposals/Food-Waste Disposers What Are Garbage Disposals? Garbage disposals, also called food-waste disposers, are residential appliances designed to shred food waste so that it can fit through plumbing. They are usually electrically powered (although...
by 304inspections | Oct 9, 2021 | Maintenance
Dryer Vent Problems House fires caused by dryers are far more common than are generally believed. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, fires caused by dryers in 2005 were responsible for approximately 13,775 house fires, 418 injuries, 15 deaths, and $196...
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