CLe Elum Home Inspection
Mt. Stuart… Where did you come from?
Those of us from the NW know many of the Cascade mountain features that surround us. But, have you ever thought how they all got here?
Cashmere Home inspection
STOP… Step away from that wire and put down the wire strippers!!!
STOP… Step away from that wire and put down the wire strippers!!! In the land of home inspections we see this all too often. Home owners, Uncle Bob’s (do not know what Bob has done to deserve this) and various other people think they can handle electrical work. This is not to Read more…
Chelan Home Inspection
Grounding to Water Pipes- Electrical Inspections- Wenatchee and Quincy Home Inspections
Grounding to Water Pipes- Electrical Inspections- Wenatchee and Quincy Home Inspections When performing a home inspection and evaluating the electrical system I am always trying to confirm if a grounding system is proper. The Washington State Home Inspector Standards of Practice states (WAC 308-408C-110 Electrical system.)- A home Inspector must: Read more…
Cashmere Home inspection
Why AFCI’s. Safety First- Wenatchee Home and Structural Pest Inspection Services
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…
CLe Elum Home Inspection
Missing the point- How not to install a roof
Missing the point- How not to install a roof – Wenatchee and Chelan Home Inspection Services Sometimes you have to wonder. I was just on a recent home inspection for a client. I had been asked to Read more…
Cashmere Home inspection
Zinsco Service Panels- Home Inspection Wenatchee and Chelan.
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…
Cashmere Home inspection
Where there is Smoke there is Fire- Chelan and Okanogan Home Inspections
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…
Cashmere Home inspection
Cashmere and Okanogan County Home Inspections- Site StormWater Control
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…
Chelan Home Inspection
Cle Elum and Quincy Home Inspections- Wired
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…