Video-Plumbing Code Violation Found by Franklin TN Home Inspector
February 16, 2011 by Bill Collins
Filed under Inspector Findings
Plumbing vent stack pipes should not be installed within 10′ in a horizontal line, or less than 4′ below or less than 2′ above any opening of a structure. This will prevent sewage gases from enter the building causing and unpleasant odor as well as an unsanitary condition.
Video-Loose HVAC Duct Creates High Utility Bills
February 14, 2011 by Bill Collins
Filed under Inspector Findings
Nashville TN Home Inspector often finds HVAC ducts that have become disconnected from the floor registers under the house in the crawlspace. This condition greatly reduces the efficiency of the heat and cooling system and can create high utility bills.
Video-HVAC Issues Found By Franklin TN Home Inspector
February 9, 2011 by Bill Collins
Filed under Inspector Findings
During a home inspection, a Franklin TN Home Inspector located several issues with the HVAC system. Often the inspector discovers the concrete pad the unit is resting on settles out of level causing it to pull away from the exterior wall leaving a large gap for moisture to enter the crawlspace. This condition can also effect the lubrication of the ac compressor shortening it’s life expectancy.
Video-Severed Floor Joist Found By Nashville TN Home Inspector
February 8, 2011 by Bill Collins
Filed under Inspector Findings
Floor structure damage is often found by Nashville TN Home Inspector where plumbers have cut through supporting members to allow for the plumbing drain pipes. Areas like this should be corrected by the builder before the house is sold to prevent costly repairs down the road to sellers when they decide to resell.
Video-Unstable Foundation Wall Discovered by Franklin TN Home Inspector
February 7, 2011 by Bill Collins
Filed under Inspector Findings
External pressure on foundation walls that come from moist back fill dirt, tree roots, and other objects can apply enough pressure to buckle or cause severe damage to the wall. This is often an expensive repair and another reason why one should get an home inspection.
