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Reuben Saltzman

Hot Roofs – A Misnomer

While most attic spaces in Minnesota are insulated with fiberglass or cellulose insulation, there is a relatively new product that provides superior performance:  spray foam.  Spray foam is the best...
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Does A Better Inspection Increase Liability?

I've heard the same tired old argument from other home inspectors 342 times – the more testing and services you provide with your inspections, the better chance you have of...
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Robbinsdale Truth in Housing / Point of Sale Program

The City of Robbinsdale has implemented a new Truth in Housing program which becomes mandatory May 1st.  Robbinsdale will call this a Point of Sale program.  The Robbinsdale Point of...
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I’m Right, You’re Wrong… You Win.

I had a ridiculously frustrating conversation with a building official from a local city the other day (I won't say which – I'm licensed in six cities).  I called him...
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Attic Problems On A New Construction Home

We recently inspected a new construction, custom built home in Edina.  We did a team inspection at this property, where Neil, Duane, and I all inspected the house at the same...
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Minneapolis Truth-In-Sale of Housing Pre-Inspections

If you need a Truth-in-Housing inspection but you’re worried about having 'The City' come through your house, have a pre-inspection done.  A pre-inspection is an inspection done by a private...
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Vacant Buildings in Saint Paul

I’ve been getting a number of calls from potential home buyers asking about Saint Paul’s  recent changes to the way vacant buildings are handled.  The Star Tribune ran an article a couple...
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Frost in Attics

This Minnesota winter has been an especially problematic one for frost in attics, and it seems that most people don’t understand why it happens or how to fix it.  There...
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