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Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20221 min read
Exterior & foundation cracks/movement to look for
inspectors should look for and note: mortar joint condition; loose bricks; misdirected downspouts; overflowing gutters; horizontal...
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Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20221 min read
Trees love them hate them next to the home
nearby vegetation The inspector is required to report vegetation growing near the home according to the Home Inspection Standards of...
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Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20221 min read
Building on slopes
steep slope The home inspector should note if a home is on a steep slope and, therefore, subject to erosion or movement. The maximum...
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Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20222 min read
Framing Types old and new
There are two common styles of wood framing: balloon and platform. The main difference between balloon and platform framing is apparent...
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Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20221 min read
Slab on Grade foundation
A slab-on-grade foundation is a type of foundation consisting of a structural concrete slab poured onto the ground, but usually, there is...
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Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20222 min read
Load & Non-Load Bearing walls
Common Structural Terms In this section of the course, let's learn about some common terms or phrases that are used in the construction...
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Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20221 min read
Blow it up!
What's an Arc Flash? An arc flash occurs when a flashover of electric current leaves its intended path and travels through the air from...
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Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20222 min read
Shut it all down, The Main disconnect
All electrical systems require a means of disconnection so that the service can be shut down quickly if any dangerous conditions exist....
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Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20221 min read
NM Cables
Many people use the name Romex® when referring to type-NM cable. Romex® is a trademarked name that has come into common usage for...
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Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20221 min read
Exterior Flexible Conduit
This is often seen by the home inspector as the supply conduit to outside installations, such as air-conditioning compressors. This...
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Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20221 min read
Armored Cable (AC) not air conditioning
Conductors protected by a spiral-wound outer metal sheathing have been around since the early part of the century, and they gained wide...
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Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20221 min read
Wiring types
Wire types for North American wiring practices are defined by standards issued by Underwriters Laboratories, the Canadian Standards...
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Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20221 min read
Knob & Tube what you need to know
Knob-and-Tube Knob-and-tube wiring is so named because of the porcelain fittings used to support and insulate the conductors from the...
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Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20225 min read
Breakers and then some
Breaker Panels & Breakers Circuit Breaker Panels These are probably the most common type that home inspectors will come across, as they...
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Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20222 min read
Water & Electrical are not friends
Moisture A crucial point to always bear in mind is that water can be a very good conductor of electricity. Any panel that is damp or wet...
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Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20222 min read
Distribution Panels stay safe!
Remote Distribution Panels Although this topic is covered in other areas, because the emphasis is on safety, it's important to review....
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Todd Engle
Nov 7, 20221 min read
Bonding the electrical
The purpose of bonding is to ensure the electrical continuity of the fault current path, provide the capacity and ability to conduct...
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Todd Engle
Nov 7, 20222 min read
Grounding Systems "Don't die please"
What Is Grounding? Generally speaking, the difference between grounding and bonding is: Grounding is a direct connection to the earth to...
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Todd Engle
Nov 7, 20221 min read
Electrical meters this one is an antique
The electric meter is normally part of the service entrance equipment. It is there to measure the amount of power used on the property....
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Todd Engle
Nov 7, 20223 min read
Service Drop watch the height
Service Drop The service drop is the overhead service conductors located between the utility electric supply system and the service...
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