Home Inspection ArticlesAsbestos in your Home - Part 2If you think asbestos may be in your home, don't panic! Usually the best thing is to leave asbestos material that is in good condition alone. |
Asbestos In Your HomeMost people exposed to small amounts of asbestos, as we all are in our daily lives, do not develop these health problems. However, if disturbed, asbestos material may release asbestos fibers... |
Carbon MonoxideCarbon monoxide, also known by its chemical formula CO, is a colorless, odorless gas emitted as a by-product by open-flame appliances. If inhaled in sufficient concentration, it can be fatal. |
What factors effect the life of water heaters?The statistical life expectancy of a natural gas water heater is 10 years. There are many factors that effect the life expectancy of water heaters. |
Why Do I Have Mold In My Crawl Space? Part 4If you wouldn’t want to continuously breathe the air in your moldy crawl space, then you will probably be concerned to know that much of the air that you breathe in your house came from there. |
Why Do I Have Mold In My Crawl Space? Part ThreeThe Advanced Energy Corporation findings conclude that much of the air we breathe in our “naturally ventilated” homes comes from our crawl spaces through penetrations in the floor. |
Why Do I Have Mold In My Crawl Space? Part TwoMost molds fall more into a nuisance category, producing allergens and irritants with the potential to produce hay fever-type symptoms such as sneezing, a runny nose and red eyes, a skin rash... |
Why Do I Have Mold In My Crawl Space? Part OneOne of the most asked about concerns in the home inspection industry involves mold. This series will discuss the mold industry, mold and history, mold and your health, mold myths, the cause of mold. |
Moisture BarriersWe have found many homes where we have recommended a moisture barrier be installed in the crawlspace. However, many people don’t realize what a moisture barrier is, what function it serves, or when to use one effectively. Read on for the answers. |
Infrared services make-up for the slow R/E marketWith today's slow Real Estate economy, home inspection requests have slowed down dramatically in areas. This makes me glad that I prepped myself early for another ancillary service...Thermal Imaging. |