Home Inspection Nashville TN » Inspector Findings

Roof Truss Damage Caused by Homeowner (Video)

Bill Collins — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:18:36 +0000

Roof truss systems cannot be modified without compromising the structural integrity of the member. Damaged and cut trusses are often found by our Nashville Home Inspectors during inspections. Any modification should be properly repaired in accordance to the manufacture of the truss or a qualified structural engineer.

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Excessive HVAC Condensation Found During Franklin TN Home Inspection

Bill Collins — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:42:30 +0000

Condensation is often found dripping from HVAC ducts during the summer months under houses in the crawlspace. When crawlspace vents are left open, hot humid air comes in contact with the cold ducts creating this condition. Gallons of water can be generated daily which can lead to fungi and mold in the floor structure. If there is not a moisture intrusion issue under your house, it is best to keep the crawlspace vents closed year round.

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Video-Insufficient Roof Bracing Found During Nashville,TN Home Inspection

Bill Collins — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:12:45 +0000

Roof structures are often found being supported by garage ceiings that were not designed to carry the extra weight of the roof creating sagging and cracks in the garage ceiling as well as settlement in the roof structure. Supporting beams and or trusses are needed to be installed to carry this additional weight.

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

Bill Collins — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:01:57 +0000

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.

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

Bill Collins — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:13:25 +0000

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

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

Bill Collins — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 02:35:27 +0000

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.

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Video-Plumbing Code Violation Found by Franklin TN Home Inspector

Bill Collins — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:39:56 +0000

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.

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Video-Loose HVAC Duct Creates High Utility Bills

Bill Collins — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 16:39:25 +0000

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.

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Video-HVAC Issues Found By Franklin TN Home Inspector

Bill Collins — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:58:25 +0000

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.

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Video-Severed Floor Joist Found By Nashville TN Home Inspector

Bill Collins — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:44:22 +0000

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.

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