Todd Engle
Hot Water
Hot water is defined as water of a temperature of 110° F (43° C) or hotter. Tempered water ranges from 85° F to 110° F (29° C to 43° C),...
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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 9, 2022
- 1 min
Soil pressure can crush foundation walls
The weight and pressure of the dry soil may affect and crack a foundation. There is wet soil that can exert a force against a foundation....
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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
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
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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