The EPA recommends: If you are buying a home or selling your home, have it tested for radon. For a new home, ask if radon-resistant construction features were used and if the home has been tested. Fix the home if the radon level is 4 picoCuries per liter (pCi/L) or higher. Radon levels less than 4
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Category: Home Inspection
Residential Electrical: GFCI & AFCI
GFCI (Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter) In the inspection image, the inspector is testing the GFCI receptacle in the bathroom by pressing the test button on the device. A GFCI is a device that adds a greater level of safety by reducing the risk of electric shock. GFCIs are designed to sense any difference in current between
Read MoreChimney Flashing – Inspection Guide
At the chimney, there are essentially five types of flashing that we inspect. They include: step flashing; counter-flashing; apron flashing; cricket flashing; and backer flashing. Step flashing is installed where the roof intersects a vertical sidewall. The step flashings are the small individual pieces of metal installed with each shingle course. They “step”
Read MoreChecklists for the Seasons
These are checklists that you can use and incorporate into your routine home maintenance plan for your house. They are broken up into seasons. Annually: Hire a home inspector to perform a home maintenance inspection at part of your routine home maintenance plan. In the Spring: Check for damage to your roof Check all the fascia
Read More10 Easy Ways to Save Money & Energy In Your Home
Most people don’t know how easy it is to make their homes run on less energy, and here at Inspect Montana, we want to change that. Drastic reductions in heating, cooling and electricity costs can be accomplished through very simple changes, most of which homeowners can do themselves. Why make your home more energy efficient?
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