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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
I love gardens but..................
Check for downspouts diverters not discharging water far enough away from the house. Check floor lawn irrigation systems spraying water...
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Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20221 min read
Soil pressure can crush foundation walls
The weight and pressure of the dry soil may affect and crack a foundation. There is wet soil that can exert a force against a foundation....
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Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20221 min read
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,...
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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
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
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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