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Todd Engle
Nov 16, 20222 min read
Hot Water
Hot water is defined as water of a temperature of 110° F (43° C) or hotter. Tempered water ranges from 85° F to 110° F (29° C to 43° C),...
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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
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
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, 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
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, 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 7, 20222 min read
Gutters what to how to and common issues
How to on gutters what to look for
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