Thermography, or thermal imaging, can be a valuable tool during a property inspection. . .
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15 Tools Every Homeowner Should Own
The following items are essential tools, but this list is by no means exhaustive. Feel free to ask an inspector during your next inspection about other tools that you might find useful. 1. Plunger A clogged sink or toilet is one of the most inconvenient household problems that you will face. With a plunger on hand, however,
Read MoreManufactured Housing and Standards
The term “manufactured home” was adopted in 1980 by the the U.S. Congress to describe a type of house that is constructed in a factory to comply with a building code developed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In the past, manufactured homes were called “mobile homes,” a term that many people
Read MoreSolid Brick vs. Brick Veneer
Solid brick and brick veneer structures use some of the same construction materials, but their installation techniques are different. Solid brick houses (also known as double-brick and solid masonry houses) are built from either two layers of brick, or a layer of concrete block and an adjacent layer of brick on the exterior. The brick
Read MoreReading the Mold Lab Report
Welcome back to our blog series! If you’ve been following along, you’ve read about “Mold & Real Estate Transactions & Mold, Moisture, and Your Home.” Now, let’s dive into the next step: understanding lab reports.
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