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.
Video-Crawlspace Water Intrusion Found By Nashville TN Home Inspector
January 26, 2011 by Bill Collins
Filed under Inspector Findings
Nashville TN Home Inspector writes: Moisture in crawlspaces can lead to mold and fungi damaging the floor structure and causing an unsafe health condition to the air you breath above in the house. It can also cause settlement in the foundation causing further expensive repairs. Proper grading and gutter drainage is needed to help keep this condition from occurring.
Video- Water Damage Found To HVAC Unit by Franklin TN Home Inspector
January 14, 2011 by Bill Collins
Filed under Inspector Findings
Franklin TN Home Inspector located water damage to the HVAC unit located in the upstairs attic. The primary drain pan which collects approximately 8 to 12 gallons of water a day during the summer months often becomes clogged allowing water to over spill the primary drain pan dumping water down the HVAC cabinet into the secondary drip pan. When found in this condition in the winter months, it cannot be determined if the unit has been successfully repaired. The outside ambient temperatures must be above 65 degrees before the ac unit can be operated.
Video- Unsafe Electrical Breakers Discovered by Franklin TN Home Inspector
December 21, 2010 by Bill Collins
Filed under Inspector Findings
Electrical appliances that are rated for 220 volt should have the proper size electrical breaker installed in the panel enclosure that are tied together so that if one of it’s 110 volt legs gets overloaded, it will trip both legs of the breaker. If only one leg trips, power is still available to portions of the appliance causing an unsafe condition. Article written by Franklin TN Home Inspector Bill Collins
Video-Structural Termite Damage Found During Franklin TN Home Inspection
December 16, 2010 by Bill Collins
Filed under Inspector Findings
Termite damage in floor structures are often found during Franklin TN Home Inspections and can cause serious structural damage and significant settlement. Keep moisture out from under the house and having a anual termite inspection can prevent this from occuring.
Video-Franklin Home Inspection Locates Damaged Floor Structure
December 9, 2010 by Bill Collins
Filed under Inspector Findings
Floor structures are often found cut and damaged by plumbers making clearance for the plumbing drain pipes. During a Frankiln Home Inspection, Ultra Sound Home Inspections located a floor joist that had the upper rib knotched out which is not allowed per the manufacture. This reduces the strength of the joist and should be properly repaired by the mfg instructions.
Video-Franklin Home Inspector Explains Crawlspace Sump Pump
December 6, 2010 by Bill Collins
Filed under Inspector Findings
Franklin Home Inspector locates a sump pump in a crawlspace which is required in some areas of Middle Tennessee Homes. They are installed to help prevent moisture from collecting under house causing costly damages to the foundation and floor structure.
Nashville Home Inspector Reveals Dangerous Electrical Conditions
December 3, 2010 by Bill Collins
Filed under Inspector Findings
Nashville Home Inspector Reveals a dangerous conditon during a home inspection. The electrical service wires were in contact with the metal trim of the house possibly allowing the trim as well as the gutters and downspouts to become “live” with electricity.
Home Inspector Nashville Reveals Damage Roof Truss Members
November 29, 2010 by Bill Collins
Filed under Inspector Findings
Damaged roof truss members are often found during home inspections. Gusset plates that secure the joints of the trusses cannot be backed out of the wooden framing memeber greater than 1/32″ without the strength of the joint being compromised. Damage such as this along with broken or cracked wooden members should be repaired per the manufacture of the truss.
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Video-Poor Water Softner Installation Discovered During Brentwood TN Inspection
October 31, 2010 by Bill Collins
Filed under Inspector Findings
Water filtration systems are often found incorrectly installed during the home inspection process. Water lines made from metal are seldom correctly grounded where they have been spliced into to allow for the system. The discharge tube for the filtration system is often found tapped into the sewage drain line which is not allow due to the risk of back up sewage water contaminating the drinking water.
