What are collar ties and what do they do? Collar ties are wood frame members that are installed across the rafters. They are connected from…
I had a home inspection client ask me about UFFI insulation and I thought I would say a few things about the product. Urea-formaldehyde foam insulation (UFFI)…
A brick veneer exterior wall consists of a wood frame inner wall and a four inch thick brick outer section. The veneer does not have…
I inspected a home built by Toll Brothers today. I see more and more flexible gas piping instead of the conventional black pipe that was…
Plastic water pipes are becoming more and more common. I find a lot of plastic water pipes while performing home inspections in New Jersey. Plastic…
I want to talk a little about chimney flashings. I find many poor chimney flashing details while performing home inspections in New Jersey. Proper chimney flashing…
Aluminum electrical wire was used from 1960 up until 1980. This type of conductor was made because it was a less expensive alternative then copper…
Knob and tube electrical wiring was common in North America from 1880 to the end of the 1930’s. This type of electrical wire consists of…
It is common practice to have a New Jersey home inspection when you are considering purchasing a home, it is becoming more and more common…
While performing home inspections in New Jersey, I find that many of the older homes have an electric service size that is too small for…