Video- Gas Appliance Vent Found Too Short Nashville TN
Gas appliance exhaust vents should protrude through the roof far enough where there is a minimum of 2 feet clearance between the top of the vent pipe and the closes portion of the roof. Clearances less than this can interfere with the exhausting of the gas units...
Video-Water Heater Issues Found During New Construction Nashville TN
New construction found in small towns or rural areas are often found with safety issues that have yet to be enforced in their jurisdiction. Two issues found in such an area were found with an electric water heater. No safety overflow water pipe was found installed on...
Video-Attic Vent Fan Motor Found In Need of Replacement
Attic fans can drastically reduce the heat buildup that occurs in attics making your house more efficient. The motors in the fans typically last about 5 years but can be easily replaced by those sold at Lowe’s and Depot. The cost of the fan is roughly $30.
Video-Insufficient Gutter Mounting Straps Located During Nashville Home Inspection
Gutter downspouts that are not properly attached to a structure can be easily damaged and or removed by high winds. Mounting straps should be installed no further than 10’.
Video- Missing Step Flashing Found by Franklin TN Home Inspector
Step flashing is small sections of aluminum sheets form in an “L” shape that is required to be installed under each row of shingle that should extend up the back side of the exterior siding. This is needed to prevent moisture from penetrating the roof structure. To...
Video-Missing Roof Flashing locate by Franklin TN Home Inspector
Anytime shingles intersect with a brick veneer wall, counter flashing as well as step flashing should be installed to prevent moisture from penetrating the roof structure. This condition is often found.
Video- Condensate Found in HVAC Secondary Pan by Franklin TN Home Inspector
Primary drain pans inside of HVAC units discharge approximately 8 to 12 gallons of condensate per day during the summer months and often become clogged after years of service. Secondary drain pans are usually installed under these units when they are placed in an...
Video- “Live” Electrical Wire Found in Crawlspace by Franklin TN Home Inspector
Electrical wires are often found on the crawlspace floor during a home inspection. Sometimes they are abandoned wires from a remodeling project and sometimes they are spare wires left by the original electrician in case other outlets or appliances are needed at a...
Video-Square-D Suspect Arc Fault Breakers Found By Franklin TN Inspector
Electrical panels manufactured by Square-D had a voluntary recall on Arc Fault Breakers produced between March and September of 2004. House that were built in 2004 with Square-D electrical panels should be further investigated to determine if the arc fault breakers...
Video- Franklin TN Home Inspection Reveals Disconnected Electrical Ground Wire
During a home inspection, Ultra Sound Home Inspector found a disconnected grounding wire from the copper water pipe located above the water heater. This grounding wire is needed to provide a path for electrical current in case the water pipes become in contact with an...
Video- Unsafe Water Heater Found by Franklin TN Home Inspector
Gas Water Heaters are required to be installed on a stand that is a minimum of 18" from the floor. This prevents spilt gases and fumes from automobile exhaust from being ignited from the water heater's pilot light. This is considered by Home Inspectors as a safety...
Video- Faulty Electrical Wiring Found by Home Inspector in Franklin TN
Faulty electrical wiring is often found in attics where home owners have installed their own attic fan. It is very important that all electrical wires and connections be made properly by a qualified professional to protect your biggest investment and to prevent a...