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Fuel-Gas Venting systems sounds exciting
Connectors should be used to connect an appliance and equipment to the vertical chimney or vent, except were the chimney or vent is...
Todd Engle
Dec 1, 20221 min read
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Todd Engle, CMI ​Certified Master Inspector (CMI)®
Experienced All CMIs® have completed at least 1,000 fee-paid inspections and/or hours of training and education combined. Established...
Todd Engle
Nov 18, 20221 min read
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Where does the poop go?
Modern plumbing, including proper sanitary drainage, is one of the reasons that diseases such as typhoid fever, cholera and dysentery...
Todd Engle
Nov 17, 20222 min read
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TPRV= Temperature Pressure Relief Valves
Temperature and pressure-relief (TPR) valves are safety devices installed on water heating appliances, such as boilers and domestic water...
Todd Engle
Nov 14, 20222 min read
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Whirlpool / Jetted Tubs
Whirlpool/jetted bathtub fixtures must be installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. The bathtub may be filled with water...
Todd Engle
Nov 12, 20222 min read
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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...
Todd Engle
Nov 9, 20222 min read
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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....
Todd Engle
Nov 9, 20221 min read
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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...
Todd Engle
Nov 9, 20222 min read
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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,...
Todd Engle
Nov 9, 20222 min read
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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...
Todd Engle
Nov 9, 20221 min read
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I love gardens but..................
Check for downspouts diverters not discharging water far enough away from the house. Check floor lawn irrigation systems spraying water...
Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20221 min read
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When shopping for a home check out the.....
BASEMENT for smells! Check both concrete walls and concrete slab floors for any indications or evidence of cracking. As a general rule,...
Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20221 min read
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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...
Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20221 min read
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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...
Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20221 min read
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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...
Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20222 min read
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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...
Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20221 min read
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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...
Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20221 min read
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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...
Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20221 min read
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Wiring types
Wire types for North American wiring practices are defined by standards issued by Underwriters Laboratories, the Canadian Standards...
Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20221 min read
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Do you here the crickets? Not those crickets
Cricket flashing is installed where the roof intersects a chimney or a curbed roof penetration. The cricket diverts water around, while...
Todd Engle
Nov 7, 20221 min read
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