Inspections

Q&A: Can electrical boxes be buried in insulation?

Can electrical boxes be covered by insulation? This question came up during a conversation that I was having with another home inspector recently.
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New information about asbestos and vermiculite attic insulation

Vermiculite insulation is way worse than I previously thought.
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Do condos need home inspections?

Buying a condo? Get a home inspection, also known as a condo inspection.
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Sediment traps: what and why

Sediment traps help prevent sediment in the gas piping from getting into the gas valve or burner area and fouling things up.
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Q&A: When do smoke alarms need to be hardwired?

If work is being performed in an existing dwelling that requires a permit, and such work triggers the requirement to bring the smoke alarms up to today's standards for a...
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Attic access hatches must now be weatherstripped, not sealed

There is a change to the Minnesota Energy Code that took effect over a year ago, which now requires attic access hatches to now be weatherstripped
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The term “grandfathered” should never come up during a home inspection

One term that home inspectors need never use is "grandfathered." It's a term that refers to a building component or installation that was acceptable at the time it was done, but...
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Melted vinyl siding caused by reflected sunlight

When a neighboring house with vinyl siding is in exactly the right pathway of reflected light, it can lead to melted vinyl siding.
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