Why AFCI’s. Safety First- Wenatchee Home and Structural Pest Inspection Services There is a lot of debate in the electrical community on AFCI’s (ARC Fault Circuit Interrupter). The big issue or complaint is in regards to nuisance tripping. (AFCI and GFCI basics article) What has been shown in the findings Read more…
Are codes an end all of proper construction and safety? Wenatchee and Chelan Home Inspection Services In recent discussion board I let myself get into a bit of a debate about codes, appropriateness of the codes and how they affect building industry. The main question was… “ if you build Read more…
Rare Earth Minerals- Chelan and Wenatchee Home Inspector As a Wenatchee home inspector I try to keep up on many elements that effect my clients. In a recent discussion presented by Scott Kruse of Riverview Electric he brought to light the cost and supply issues surrounding rare earth minerals and their Read more…
Leavenworth Real Estate and Wenatchee Home Inspections- The slow drip. One paramount thing to do during a home inspection is to ask questions. Here is an example of an item that left to own devices can have dire consequences. This is a water stain that was on the ceiling and wall intersection. Read more…
East Wenatchee Real Estate Wentachee Home Inspections- All about Smoke Detectors. One of the best safety devices you can have in your home is a smoke detector. Not having smoke detectors that are functioning and in all the proper locations is a life safety issue. It is very important to understand Read more…
Zinsco Service Panels- Home Inspection Wenatchee and Chelan. I had mentioned in an earlier post I seem to get an item that comes up in a series of homes during my home inspections. This one has been Zinsco service panels that have had a fire or an issue with the panel Read more…
Where there is Smoke there is Fire- Chelan and Okanogan Home Inspections During a recent home inspection there was a grim reminder that electrical wiring issues can have grave consequences. This home had an electrical fire that ended up taking someone’s life. Fire dynamics are a very interesting and in this Read more…
Seal, Trap and Clean- East Wenatchee and Chelan Home Inspections I love the country settings for homes (I have one). You can have peace and tranquility. The home usually has much more space than the suburban setting. Many times these homes are second homes so the owners will only be Read more…
Cashmere and Okanogan County Home Inspections-Site StormWater Control Private Facility Inspection and Enforcement Protocol “The Eastern Washington Phase II Municipal Storm-water Permit requires that we protect water quality and reduce the discharge of pollutants into receiving waters. As part of the Permit, the regional counties must reduce pollutant discharges from storm-water management Read more…
Cle Elum and Quincy Home Inspections- Wired One of the most common defects found during a home inspection will be improper wiring. Many people think they understand the basics of residential wiring and don’t, or just do not understand the risk that they are subjecting themselves and their families to. According to the Read more…