Electrical fires can be caused by a variety of factors, but one common cause is the use of portable space heaters. These heaters, which are often used as a primary or supplementary source of heat in a room or area, can be a fire hazard if not used properly. Often Read more…
The decline of Craftsmanship
If you live in an older home you may likely have some cast iron for the drain, vent and waste system (DWV) of your plumbing. One of the common items with these systems was what is called oakum which was used to seal the joints between the pipes. The oakum Read more…
If you live in Chelan county and are looking to upgrade your cooling system there are some very good rebates going on at this time. If you add a heat pump to your system there are up to $4000.00 rebates available based on heat pump type such as a variable Read more…
Now that we have several months post the adoption of the 2020 NEC in Washington State you will see a new item on the exterior of homes ( Single family and Two family (Duplexes)). The emergency disconnect. In Washington State the new code became effective November 1 2020. It was Read more…
As a home inspector I do a lot different types of inspections. From commercial to residential home inspections. In addition I do construction defect, building and remodel consultations, foundation certifications for manufactured homes, commercial land development bank inspections and structural pest inspections. Draw Inspections One type of inspection I do Read more…
You know you are not a plumber if you see something like this. Let alone an improper standpipe we have a direct connection to the waste line from a condensate trap. Often you think it may be working and is okay but this can create health issues and potential flooding. Read more…
A law designed to protect home buyers from poorly performed and shoddy electrical wiring became effective on July 25, 2021.
As with many things necessity will drive the codes on how to handle them. Enter the loft sleeping area or as the code states “Sleeping Loft”. With the advent of the “Tiny House” craze the model code bodies are now trying to grapple with the issues of these type of Read more…
Sometimes you have to wonder if those who are building our home are properly trained or ever read installation guidelines. With this said I know a lot of very good builders out there but I also see many poorly executed portions of the home that really should just not ever Read more…