Franklin - Nashville Home Inspections: UltraSound Home Inspections

Nashville TN, Inspector Finds Poorly Installed Pull Down Stairway

Bill Collins — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:57:58 +0000

Most builders fail to read the mounting instructions when installing pull down stairways leading up to the attic. They are most often found installed with sheet metal screws which do not have the sufficient side to side sheer strength. Most installation decals found on the inside of the ladder require a minimum of 16 16D nails that should be applied to all sides of the ladder. This can be a safety issue when carrying boxes or large items up the ladder to store in the attic.

Franklin TN, Inspector Discovers Decayed Cast Iron Plumbing Pipes

Bill Collins — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:55:31 +0000

Cast iron plumbing drain pipes have been around since the early 1900’s. They are often found in a decaying state and will eventually need to be updated and replaced with today’s PVC poly vinyl chloride plastic pipes. The pipe view in the picture was found in a 1900 house and has split and decayed to the point the entire plumging system needs replaced.

Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Bill Collins — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:17:23 +0000

Presented by Tennessee Repertory Theatre March 20-April 10, 2010

Mark Twain’s timeless classic sweeps us down the mighty Mississippi as the irrepressible Huck Finn helps his friend Jim, a slave, escape to freedom at the mouth of the Ohio River. Their adventures along the way are hilarious, suspenseful and heartwarming, bringing to life favorite characters from the novel-the Widow Douglas and her stern sister, Miss Watson; the uproarious King and Duke, who may or may not be as harmless as they seem; Huck’s partner in crime, Tom Sawyer, and their rowdy gang of pals; Huck’s drunken father, the sinister Pap Finn; the lovely Mary Jane Wilkes and her trusting family. Propelled by an award-winning score from Roger Miller, the king of country music, this jaunty journey provides a brilliantly theatrical celebration of pure Americana.

Original Tennessee Rep Production: 1991/1992 Season

The Tennessee Rep production of Big River will be a companion piece to Nashville Children’s Theatre’s production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (fall 2009). Both productions are featured as a part of Nashville’s “One City, One Author” celebration of Mark Twain presented by the Nashville Public Library.

William Shakespeares AS YOU LIKE IT

Bill Collins — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:06:24 +0000

Presented by Roxy Productions, Inc. at Roxy Regional Theatre

March 5-March 13, 2010

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AS YOU LIKE IT tracks the travails of young lovers and despotic rulers as they chase one another from the palace of Duke Frederick to the Forest of Arden. This classic work weaves together memorable characters, incomparable poetry and a little magic before drawing to a happy ending.

Note: This show will be performed on March 5, 6, 12, and 13.

Secrets of a Soccer Mom

Bill Collins — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:59:40 +0000

Presented by Tennessee Women’s Theater Project

February 26-March 14, 2010

Tennessee Women’s Theater Project presents the regional premiere of Secrets of a Soccer Mom, by Kathleen Clark. This comedy-with-a-kick is set on the sidelines of a mother-son soccer game, where three women discover that the competition kindles a desire to recapture their spirit of adventure. Acclaimed by critics and popular with audiences in its off-Broadway run, Secrets of a Soccer Mom manages to combine laugh-out-loud comedy with a thought-provoking examination of motherhood.

Nashville TN, Home Inspector Locates Missing Flashing

Bill Collins — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:23:44 +0000

Poorly installed shingles were found on roof in Nashville. Any time shingles intersect with an exterior wall, step flashing should be installed under each roll of shingles and counter flashing should be installed on the exterior wall that overlaps the step flashing. The shingles picture will allow rain water to penetrate behind the shingles and enter the structure.

Nashville TN, Inspector Locates Improper Clearance on Power Lines

Bill Collins — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:03:17 +0000

Power lines are sometimes found on older home where they do not have the proper clearance needed between it and the roof line. Power lines should be at a minimum of 18″ where they cross over a section of roof. This is needed to protect the house from the electrical wires and to allow workmen to safely service and replace the roofing shingles.

Franklin TN, Electrical Splices Found in Home Inspection

Bill Collins — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:09:19 +0000

Elecrical splices are often found during an home inspection by home owners that do not hire a professional and do their project or repair themselves. Electrical splices should be performed inside of an approve electrical junction box and a cover plate installed to protect the structure from possible over heated connections and anyone else who may come incontact with the spliced wires.

Franklin TN, Inspector Discovers Federal Pacific Electrical Panel

Bill Collins — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 08:15:12 +0000

Federal Pacific Electrical Panels were produced in the 1980’s and are considered to be unsafe. The electrical breakers have been known not to provide the protection needed causing wire damage, electrical fires, and personal injury. The company was also involved in a class action lawsuit. If you have one of these panels it is highly recommended it be replaced by a qualified license electrician.

Franklin TN, Inspection Reveals Faulty Wiring

Bill Collins — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:35:51 +0000

Unprofessional wiring is often found in older homes that have been remodeled by the home owner. The sub panel pictured has the neutral and the ground wires (white and bare copper wires) attached to the same bus bar. These wires need to be separated so the neutral and ground wires have their own bus bar and the neutral bus be kept non-bonded from the metal panel enclosure.