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Todd Engle
Nov 12, 20222 min read
Whirlpool / Jetted Tubs
Whirlpool/jetted bathtub fixtures must be installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. The bathtub may be filled with water...
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Todd Engle
Nov 12, 20221 min read
Never skip a sewer scope
Watch this and again NEVER skip a sewer scope! New construction also, we have found many new builds with sewer line issues...
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Todd Engle
Nov 12, 20221 min read
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Todd D. Engle, CMI Certified Master Inspector (CMI)® Ohio License number OHI.2019004720 Click this link to add us to your contacts:...
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Todd Engle
Nov 9, 20221 min read
Dishwasher high loop is always needed
Discharge, Loop and Air Gap The dishwasher discharge hose should be connected to the waste tee or disposer inlet above the drain trap. It...
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Todd Engle
Nov 9, 20222 min read
Garbage disposals my opinion waster of money
I grew up on a farm = eat your food do not waste it! Debris from the disposal will clog your drains in enough time Pictures of various...
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Todd Engle
Nov 9, 20221 min read
S trap vs a P trap
The illustration above shows the difference between an S-trap and a P-trap. S-traps are not permitted due to siphoning problems....
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Todd Engle
Nov 9, 20222 min read
Truss uplift! What are those cracks in my ceiling?
Truss Uplift A home inspector may observe during a home inspection a crack in the corner of an interior ceiling made of drywall. The...
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Todd Engle
Nov 9, 20222 min read
Crawlspace what to and what not to do
Unvented Crawlspaces In most climate zones, conditioned crawlspaces perform better than vented crawlspaces in terms of safety, health,...
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Todd Engle
Nov 9, 20221 min read
Joist Notches and Holes where and what NOT to cut
Notches in the middle third of a floor joist are not permitted. Holes are not permitted to be located within 2 inches of the top or...
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Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20221 min read
Crawlspaces are horrible, never seen a good one
Crawlspaces Access openings must be a minimum of 18 inches high by 24 inches wide. Access to all under-floor spaces must be provided with...
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Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20221 min read
Horizontal Cracking in foundation walls
Hydrostatic pressure refers to the pressures caused by water pushing against slabs and foundations, particularly underground concrete...
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Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20221 min read
Collar ties not a bow tie
Collar Ties Collar ties span between and connect opposing rafters, and they are typically placed in the top third of the attic spaces. ...
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Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20221 min read
V cracks in foundation
A crack that forms a V-shape may indicate heaving. The illustration above shows a V-shape open crack in a foundation wall indicating...
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Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20221 min read
Hitting a BRICK wall
A brick wall is not necessarily considered to be waterproof. Water can penetrate through a masonry crack that is hairline or as small as...
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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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