New Jersey home inspectors inspect heating and other appliances that operates on both propane and natural gas. Home inspectors in NJ should understand the similarities…
New Jersey home inspectors should be aware of creosote and why it is a safety hazard in homes. Creosote is the result of combustion that…
New Jersey home inspectors should make sure their clients understand the problems associated with underground oil tanks. Home inspectors in NJ should recommend that their…
It is likely that New Jersey home inspectors will encounter older steam heating in older homes that that inspect in New Jersey. It is always advantageous to…
Now that winter is here a question that New Jersey home inspectors often get is how can clients save a little money on their energy…
New Jersey home inspectors should be familiar with fire egress requirements for finished basements especially basements with bedrooms. The current International Residential Code (IRC) requires…
Adjustable steel columns, also known as screw jacks, are hollow steel columns designed to provide temporary structural support. An attached threaded screw mechanism is used…
When performing home inspections in New Jersey one of the important flashing details that New Jersey home inspectors will look for is kick-out flashings. Kickout flashing, also known as diverter flashing, is a unique type of flashing that diverts rainwater away from the exterior siding and into the gutter. Kickout flashings are particularity important when there is stucco or EIFS installed on the home. The idea being to help keep water from running against the exterior siding. In the case of stucco or EIFS water behind the stucco can cause significant problems such as rotting and mold growth. Once water…
Should home buyers attend their New Jersey home inspection? It is crucial to attend the home inspection because of you attend you get so much…
New Jersey home inspectors should be familiar with what ice dams are how they form and what corrective actions a client can take to minimize…