Great example of why home inspectors report s-traps as being a deficiency. While commonly used not so long ago, most plumbing codes have banned S-trap configurations in favor of P-trap…
This is why all good home inspectors should open electric panels. If your past home inspector didn't, he did you a disservice. I open every panel cover because I never…
I recently had the privilege of inspecting this 18,000 sq ft mansion. I pride my self in specializing in the inspections of these old homes and I'm always amazing at…
New high-efficiency furnaces produce condensation moisture during the combustion process. One common issue I see with these furnaces is that they have a high frequency of developing leaks. On this…
Today I wanted to address a commonly heard misconception on what exactly a Home Inspector is hired for.I often hear my clients ask me “What if the home I’m looking…
While inspecting a home in State College, PA last week and discovered this unusual way of attaching a boot on a root vent. It was attached with deck screws driven…
On a home inspection in Emporium, PA, I discovered a good example of why home gutters are a good investment on your home. This 1962 home had no gutters and…
Inspector Notes: Recently on a home inspection I performed in Brockway, PA I found a metal flue that didn’t have the proper roof clearance. This could result in a roof…