Todd Engle
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BASEMENT for smells! Check both concrete walls and concrete slab floors for any indications or evidence of cracking. As a general rule,...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 8, 2022
- 1 min
Collar ties not a bow tie
Collar Ties Collar ties span between and connect opposing rafters, and they are typically placed in the top third of the attic spaces. ...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 8, 2022
- 1 min
Hitting a BRICK wall
A brick wall is not necessarily considered to be waterproof. Water can penetrate through a masonry crack that is hairline or as small as...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 8, 2022
- 1 min
Exterior & foundation cracks/movement to look for
inspectors should look for and note: mortar joint condition; loose bricks; misdirected downspouts; overflowing gutters; horizontal...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 8, 2022
- 1 min
Trees love them hate them next to the home
nearby vegetation The inspector is required to report vegetation growing near the home according to the Home Inspection Standards of...
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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
Slab on Grade foundation
A slab-on-grade foundation is a type of foundation consisting of a structural concrete slab poured onto the ground, but usually, there is...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 8, 2022
- 2 min
Load & Non-Load Bearing walls
Common Structural Terms In this section of the course, let's learn about some common terms or phrases that are used in the construction...
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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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Todd Engle
- Nov 8, 2022
- 2 min
Shut it all down, The Main disconnect
All electrical systems require a means of disconnection so that the service can be shut down quickly if any dangerous conditions exist....
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Todd Engle
- Nov 8, 2022
- 1 min
NM Cables
Many people use the name Romex® when referring to type-NM cable. Romex® is a trademarked name that has come into common usage for...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 8, 2022
- 1 min
Exterior Flexible Conduit
This is often seen by the home inspector as the supply conduit to outside installations, such as air-conditioning compressors. This...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 8, 2022
- 1 min
Wiring types
Wire types for North American wiring practices are defined by standards issued by Underwriters Laboratories, the Canadian Standards...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 8, 2022
- 1 min
Knob & Tube what you need to know
Knob-and-Tube Knob-and-tube wiring is so named because of the porcelain fittings used to support and insulate the conductors from the...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 8, 2022
- 5 min
Breakers and then some
Breaker Panels & Breakers Circuit Breaker Panels These are probably the most common type that home inspectors will come across, as they...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 8, 2022
- 2 min
Water & Electrical are not friends
Moisture A crucial point to always bear in mind is that water can be a very good conductor of electricity. Any panel that is damp or wet...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 8, 2022
- 2 min
Distribution Panels stay safe!
Remote Distribution Panels Although this topic is covered in other areas, because the emphasis is on safety, it's important to review....
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Todd Engle
- Nov 7, 2022
- 1 min
Bonding the electrical
The purpose of bonding is to ensure the electrical continuity of the fault current path, provide the capacity and ability to conduct...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 7, 2022
- 2 min
Grounding Systems "Don't die please"
What Is Grounding? Generally speaking, the difference between grounding and bonding is: Grounding is a direct connection to the earth to...
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