Do you know what are the pipes on your roof used for? The pipes that penetrate the roof are plumbing vents. The plumbing vent, also known as a vent stack, helps regulate the air pressure in your plumbing system. Just as drain pipes remove water and waste from your home, the plumbing vent pipe – also known as a plumbing air vent…
The worst electrical panels found in homes and Why? There are a ton of home buyers that are buying in cash to be able to compete while the inventory levels are low. They are waving appraisal contingencies and sometimes the home inspection too. While this may work for some buyers such…
Electrical Panel Clearance: Have you ever had to get one of your tippy toes to reach the electrical panel or had some other obstacle in the way of being able to reach the electrical panel? What should the clearance be for electrical panels? A home inspector has to have access to…
Sizing the Air Conditioner Circuit Breaker Do you know if your air conditioner breaker is the right size? In Florida, we have inspections for insurance that can be conducted with home inspections and stand-alone requests. Inspectors have to provide pictures of the exterior of the panel as well as the…
Lintel? We don't hear the word lintel being used much unless you are in the construction industry but it's important and has a purpose in all of our homes and other structures. In this article, you will learn what a lintel is, its purpose, and your responsibility as a homeowner to…
A dishwasher high loop is one of the most frequent defects found during a home inspection. Have you seen pictures like the one below in your home inspection report before with a similar comment? A dishwasher high loop is a common defect that can be easily fixed in most cases. …
How do you prepare your home for hurricane season with windstorm products? Living in Florida in general you will deal with a hurricane at some point and you a most likely considering some type of windstorm product to protect your property. There are several products that you can choose from. The…
Congrats! You have decided to become a home buyer. After you decide how you want to pay for your next property purchase. What do the next steps and the services you need to complete your purchase look like? Step 1 – Getting Pre-Approved Prior to Shopping for a Home. ... Step 2…
How much you know about the home inspection process?When I bought my home I did not know much about the home inspection process. Heck, I didn't know much about the process of buying a home but like many other home buyers and owners, we are all excited, full of anxiety, and…
The roof is one of the most popular components of discussion for a home in Florida and definitely a top component in the HVHZ zones which are Miami Dade. Broward and Palm Beach County. HVHZ stands for High-Velocity Hurricane Zones and is about the Florida Building code. If you live in…
