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Have you ever had a moisture problem but couldn’t figure out where the water was coming from? This video might shed some light on a possible source of that misterious leak.
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The video above shows local home inspector Jim Salmon who decided to ignite a bon fire using gasoline. He suddenly found himself ingulfed in flames. Fortunately he didn’t stay on fire. “I got lucky said Jim. One breath of that fire and my lungs would have been cooked. Please learn from my nitwittism and never use gas to start a fire. Gas vapors can spread a long way past where you are standing”.
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The bathroom is one of the most used and abused rooms in a typical home. Bathrooms have plumbing, electrical and mechanical devices, along with cabinets and floors that need to be inspected.
Inspecting the bathroom is a critical part of any general home inspection. A National Property Inspections professional will check the toilet, the sink and the tub/shower. Although the condition and proper operation of these fixtures are key parts of a functioning bathroom, there are other important things to take note of.
Streaks down the paint where the water has run after condensing on the walls, peeling wallpaper or wet drywall may be signs of moisture damage in the bath-room. The most common causes of moisture damage in a bathroom are not having an exhaust fan in the room, having too small a fan or not using the fan.
A NPI professional will note any moisture damage to the room or metal fixtures. They will also check for missing, mildew-stained or cracked grout, leaks in water lines, that the toilet is secure to the floor and the electrical outlets are GFCI protected.
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Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) are large panels composed of a thick layer of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation laminated between two sheets of oriented strand board (OSB). SIPs are used in any part of the “building envelope,” including exterior walls, foundation walls, ceilings and floors.
SIPs provide you with a multitude of benefits, including the following:
Energy efficiency. SIPs are one of the most environmentally responsible building systems available providing high levels of insulation.
A healthier home. SIPs eliminate mold damage in exterior walls.
Comfort. SIPs minimize drafts, prevent interior temperature fluctuations and help reduce noise from the inside.
Environmentally conscientious. Because SIPs reduce energy consumption, they contribute to the global effort to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
SIPs can save you energy, money, ensure a healthy living and promote building quality.
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