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Author Archives: welmoed
Posted on April 3, 2013 by welmoed
Last week I did an inspection of a vacant house in one of the more rural parts of our service area. In doing the initial walk-around of the exterior, I noticed the outlet for the sump pump. It appeared to … Continue reading →
Posted on March 4, 2013 by welmoed
The term is simple enough: it’s something that blocks vapor. But all too often we don’t see it installed properly, or at all. Why do you need a Vapor Barrier? Many things affect the humidity level in a house. But … Continue reading →
Posted on February 21, 2013 by welmoed
Most Home Inspectors don’t include a permit check in their inspection preparation. However, we like to get as much background information about a property as possible prior to starting a home inspection. In most of our service area, we are … Continue reading →
Posted on January 24, 2013 by welmoed
Learning about Home Inspections isn’t a one-shot deal; to be one of the best, a home inspector must take classes to learn about new advances in building technology and safety. One of the best opportunities for continuing education is the … Continue reading →
Posted on December 5, 2012 by welmoed
We’re back at the 1880s farmhouse from the previous post. This time, we’ll be looking at the plumbing system. It was… special. Here’s what we found in the crawl space under the “new” section of the house (probably added in … Continue reading →
