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I think I am starting a new series on construction defects that are very common here in North Central Washington.Let us start with one that is super simple to fix but is almost always missing. Enter the “Intersystem Bonding Terminal” or IBT as required by NEC 250 94. The intersystem Read more…
Stone veneer is a beautiful product but improper installation can lead to costly repairs and in this case replacement. Below is a brief and installation document on how to have this properly done to save you money in the log run. Briefing Document: Adhered Natural Stone Veneer Installation Source: Excerpts Read more…
I know I am wired a bit differently when it comes to insects. But I often find insects interesting.So I was doing a little cleaning and saw this cool looking bug crawling around and I had to investigate. What I find is a larva just meandering about and I take Read more…
Well buyer beware or marketing groups should be slapped. I have just become aware of an issue with a product from the Oatey company.When installing a plumbing trap you must ensure the trap has a properly placed vent. In some situations this can become very difficult so there is an Read more…
Sometimes even the easy things can be hard. I was doing a home inspection on a new construction and checking the exterior receptacles and found that they were not “WR” Weather Resistant type receptacles. As well the cover for the receptacle has to be rated and marked “Extra Duty” when Read more…
With the cost per square foot in residential construction reaching new uncharted territory affordable housing is becoming tougher and tougher to come by.Many are choosing to use tiny home principles when building their new home and ADU (Additional Dwelling Units).One item is the “LOFT”, more importantly the sleeping loft. When 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…
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…