It is common knowledge that decks near the beach have daily exposure to sea spray (saltwater), and that the red rust on nail heads and red rust stains on the wood framing are visible within a couple of years at typical new beachfront construction.
By: Frank Woeste, Joseph Loferski and Bruce Barker Member ExclusiveA home inspector received a letter from his client’s attorney demanding that he pay to repair “the failed septic system” and a number of other defects his clients had found in their new home.
By: Stephanie Jaynes Member ExclusiveThe new Home Energy Score pilot program in Denver, Colorado, combines home inspectors and technology for a successful model of public policy.
By: ASHI Staff Member ExclusiveGround fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) are receptacles (outlets) or circuit breakers installed to provide ground fault protection for all or part of an electrical circuit.
By: Alan Carson Member ExclusiveDuring an initial tour of a house on a 20°F day back in December 2017, I found a high-efficiency condensing gas furnace in the basement with a plastic vent pipe and no pipe on its air intake.
By: Roger Hankey Member Exclusive