American Society of Home Inspectors, Inc.Home systems have some strange terminology. Why are the two light switches that control one light fixture called a three-way switch? You know–the kind with a switch at both the top and the bottom of the stairs. Sometimes it’s up/switch off and sometimes up/switch on.
You’ve seen it often–an older masonry chimney damaged by moisture, with loose mortar joints, missing mortar, spalling brick and missing brick.
Home inspectors guarantee that the basement will be dry – at least, that’s what buyers may think. In reality, inspectors must identify any signs of moisture intrusion and advise the buyer on steps to take. Understanding how water intrusion occurs will make us all better home inspectors.
Cold-climate attic moisture problems are caused by warm, moist air leaking from the heated space into the attic.
Most home inspectors would agree that water is the No. 1 enemy of homes.
Kenny Hart, also known as The Plumbing and HVAC Guy, lives in Virginia and has been an ASHI member since 1999.
All homes with a sump pump system should have
a backup system in place for when the primary pump fails
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