Monthly Archives: October 2009

Clearing the Fog

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Bob

Fogging windows are caused by seal failures, which allow air and moisture to seep in between the panes of glass, where the moisture condenses. Fogging doesn’t affect the structural integrity or the function of the window, but When I do … Continue reading →

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ASHI Leadership Conference: Focus on Code of Ethics

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Bob

This is the press release that was sent out after I got back from Chicago, where I was attending the ASHI Leadership Conference. Bob Sisson, owner of Inspections by Bob, a local home inspection business, has just returned from leadership … Continue reading →

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Help! My House Will Be Inspected!

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Bob

Often times I have to “disclaim” items on the inspection report because I cannot get to them, or they are not in inspectable condition. If your home is under contract and you are expecting the buyer’s home inspector, here are … Continue reading →

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Natural Gas Leaks

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Bob

One thing will stop me dead in my tracks when I approach a house: the smell of gas. There is no such thing as a “small gas leak”. Any natural gas or propane leak is an emergency to be addressed … Continue reading →

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Dual-Key Deadbolts

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Bob

I always cringe when I hear these touted as “safety features”. They are anything but. It’s a nightmare scenario: in the middle of the night, your smoke alarm goes off. You wake up to a house rapidly filling with dense … Continue reading →

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