The Mystery of the Water Source
We’ve lived in a building in the heart of Burien on 152nd for years, and we love it here. But recently, I’ve been dealing with a persistent issue—my basement sump pump has been running non-stop for four days. This pump is critical, protecting our water heater, furnace, and our personal Read more…
How Many Things Are Wrong on This Deck?
According to Code Check “Almost all balcony deck collapses are not the result of exceeding the allowable live load. Rather, they are from the failure of the attachment to the structure or from neglect and rot. All decks should be routinely inspected for deterioration, insect damage, fastener or connector corrosion Read more…
What kind of siding is that?
I think the field training part of home inspections is one of the best ways to learn. We have walked our students around our neighborhood more than 40 times. It is one thing to learn about “stucco” in the classroom, and something totally different to actually see and touch it. Read more…
Mold Prevention For Your Home
Mold growth in the HVAC system is due to the mold spores contained in the constantly circulated air. These spores embed in the dust, and finally combine with condensation (due to the AC coil or humidity) and quickly grow.
Why You Need A Proper Vapor Barrier
It is code to have 6 mil black plastic vapor barrier in a crawlspace, we will often see no plastic or clear. The clear plastic will grow plants readily, below we found a home with the plants taking over. The vapor barrier will help prevent structural pests by reducing the Read more…
Buyers Love Fresh Paint – We Don’t Love it Too
Most homebuyers love it when there is fresh paint inside, as a home inspector, we look at it in a different light. What is under the paint? When we inspect homes, we have lots of tools to help us accurately report what we see, smell or suspect. One of the Read more…
Wow that one is going to leak!
Gutters are one of the most important part of your home. In our area with lots of rain here, home rot from the gutters in. If you fail to maintain them properly, you will have more issues down the road. This is how NOT to attach the endcap on your Read more…