Air admittance valves are mechanical devices that take the place of plumbing vents. They’re inexpensive, they work, they can reduce the number of plumbing vent penetrations at the roof, they...Read More
Plumbing vents protect plumbing traps. They don’t make fixtures drain faster; in fact, they do the opposite. When it comes to first time home buyers, one of the least understood...Read More
A plumbing trap prevents sewer gas from entering your home. At least, that’s what it’s supposed to do. Every plumbing fixture needs to be equipped with a trap, which is...Read More
Are sewer inspections a good idea for old houses, or all houses? If you had asked me this question a few years ago, I would have told you old houses....Read More
Gas appliance connectors aren’t the same as gas piping. Gas appliance connectors are devices that connect gas appliances to gas piping, kind of like a cord connects an electrical appliance to an...Read More
Do gas appliance categories matter? To anyone installing or inspecting these units, yes. This is important stuff to be aware of. As a home inspector, I sometimes run into some...Read More
When a home buyer asks a seller to make repairs to a property after a home inspection, how do the repairs get verified? Do they get verified? Do they need to be verified?...Read More
“Does the seller need to fix this?” No. Here’s a video discussing the options for what to do with home inspection findings: https://youtu.be/gGFv95cqA2A For those who prefer the written form, here’s...Read More
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