Thermal Image Taken of Leaking Upstairs Bathroom by Franklin TN Home Inspector

Bathrooms that are above a finished sheetrock ceiling are often difficult to determine if they are leaking during an inspection especially if the house has been vacant for a period of time. By using UltraSound’s Thermal Image Camera, we can determine leaks in minutes as well as missing insulation.

Video-Franklin TN Home Inspector Discovers Poorly Installed HVAC Return Filter Cage

Home made HVAC return filter cages are often found when filters are placed in the floor. During a Franklin TN Home Inspection on new construction one was found with significant gaps on each side of the filter which will allow unfilter air to by pass the filter causing damage to the HVAC system and ducts

Tennessee Renaissance Festival

Presented by Tennessee Renaissance Festival May 7-May 30, 2011

Travel back to 16th Century England. Our Village of Covington Glen comes alive with the bustle of a Renaissance Marketplace. Over 60 skilled Artisians from all over the country display their wares from silks to swords, gems to jewels. Flavors, aromas and tastes of specialty foods and drinks greet the festival-goer. Hear the sounds of Renaissance musicians and merrymakers as they echo through the trees. Color, movement, and peals of laughter welcome those who thrill to the challenges of Games of Skill and Man-Powered Rides.

Helpful Information: Tennessee Renaissance Festival is easily accessible from I-24, or I-65, or I-840. Our Festival is located off Highway 96, between Franklin and Murfreesboro.

The 70th Annual Iroquois Steeplechase

Presented by Iroquois Steeplechase May 14, 2011

The sound of hooves pounding on turf…the sight of colorful silks flying over jumps…the scent of spring blooms carried by the balmy breeze…the taste of epicurean delicacies under the warm Tennessee sun. The Iroquois Steeplechase satisfies all the senses. Come to Percy Warner Park for the 69th running of the Iroquois Steeplechase presented by Bank of America. The Iroquois is one of the oldest, most prestigious, and most challenging steeplechase races in the country.

Seven races offer total purses, awards and bonuses of $415,000 – the richest race day on the National Steeplechase Association (NSA) spring circuit. Attendance at the 2008 races exceeded 21,000. In addition to offering great entertainment, the Iroquois supports the vital work of the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. The Iroquois has raised more than $9 million that has been used for medical equipment, pediatric critical care and research into childhood diseases.

Mule Day 2011

Presented by the city of Columbia, TN March 31-April 3, 2011
Mule Day is an annual celebration of all things related to mules and is held in Columbia, Tennessee, the “Mule Capital” of the world. Begun in 1840 as “Breeder’s Day”, a meeting for mule breeders, it now attracts over 200,000 people and takes place over four days. In addition to mules, traditional Appalachian food, music, dancing, and crafts are featured. The smell of barbecue specialties and homemade pies blends with the smoky aroma of roasted corn and funnel cake sweetness. The highlight of the Mule Day festivities is the Mule Day Parade. The Parade is held on Saturday; entries are judged and cash prizes and ribbons are awarded in several categories.

Video-Heavy Mold Found Under 10 Old Home During Franklin TN Home Inspection

During a Franklin TN Home Inspection mold was found under a floor structure on a house that was only 10 years old. This condition was caused from poor roof drainage and if not corrected will eventually cause costly damage to the house. If can also be a health issue for those living in the building.