ASHI Training on Decks
Weekly meeting with the local ASHI group: meeting discussed how decks put together with lag bolts and deck screws are sometimes never tightened.
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Electrical Surges in Homes
by Steve Vacha President Email Steve It is estimated that a normal house receives up to 4,000 electrical surges every year. Ever wonder why your dishwasher or microwave suddenly stopped working one day? Electrical surges may be the hidden culprit. My new home’s A/C unit had to be replaced three times in the first…
A Clean Chimney is a Safe Chimney
by Tim Krof Home Standards Inspection Services Email Tim What a great Holiday Season! I hope everyone enjoyed good times with family and friends! I had an interesting time this year when a relative tried to start the traditional holiday fire after dinner. Have you ever seen more smoke coming inside the room…
Cast Iron Sewer Lines- Dave Six
While inspecting a 127 yr old commercial building in Missouri Valley I saw some real “artwork”. We still see a lot of cast iron sewer lines, however these had recently been resealed with the traditional lead/oakum seals. It has become very rare to see this dying art practiced, due to the dangers of working around molten lead.
Downspouts that Drain onto Sidewalks- Steve Vacha
Downspouts that drain onto service walks can create hazardous conditions. There are solutions for this.
Inspection Limited by Personal Possessions- Dave Six
This inspection was seriously limited by personal possessions!
The Benefits of a Pre-Listing Inspection
By Jon Vacha Vice President, Home Standards Inspection Services EMAIL JON By being proactive and investing in a pre-listing inspection a seller can enjoy many benefits. The inspection can help the seller avoid surprises and identify and prioritize the list of concerns buyers will see or become aware of. But what about sellers who don’t…
Going Where Most Buyers Don’t Go
By Steve Vacha President, Home Standards Inspection Services EMAIL STEVE So, what is with this picture (to the right) I took recently at a home? Looks like a normal electrical panel with a screw driver sitting on top of it. I am told this very scenario killed a young man who was doing mission…