Todd Engle
Water Pressure slow or low?
Water Pressure Defects In order to get the most meaningful results in relation to inspecting the water pressure, it is good practice to...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 12, 2022
- 2 min
Whirlpool / Jetted Tubs
Whirlpool/jetted bathtub fixtures must be installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. The bathtub may be filled with water...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 9, 2022
- 2 min
Truss uplift! What are those cracks in my ceiling?
Truss Uplift A home inspector may observe during a home inspection a crack in the corner of an interior ceiling made of drywall. The...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 9, 2022
- 1 min
Joist Notches and Holes where and what NOT to cut
Notches in the middle third of a floor joist are not permitted. Holes are not permitted to be located within 2 inches of the top or...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 9, 2022
- 1 min
I love gardens but..................
Check for downspouts diverters not discharging water far enough away from the house. Check floor lawn irrigation systems spraying water...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 9, 2022
- 1 min
Horizontal Cracking in foundation walls
Hydrostatic pressure refers to the pressures caused by water pushing against slabs and foundations, particularly underground concrete...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 8, 2022
- 1 min
Building on slopes
steep slope The home inspector should note if a home is on a steep slope and, therefore, subject to erosion or movement. The maximum...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 8, 2022
- 2 min
Framing Types old and new
There are two common styles of wood framing: balloon and platform. The main difference between balloon and platform framing is apparent...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 8, 2022
- 1 min
Blow it up!
What's an Arc Flash? An arc flash occurs when a flashover of electric current leaves its intended path and travels through the air from...
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