The document discusses the top 10 most common home defects found during home inspections. These include foundation drainage issues, electrical defects, roof problems, heating issues like insufficient combustion air, improper maintenance and repairs, structural damage, plumbing problems, water and air infiltration issues, and inadequate crawlspace or attic ventilation. Many of these defects can be easily and inexpensively fixed if addressed promptly, but ignoring them can lead to more expensive repairs or structural failures over time. Professional contractors should be used for repairs whenever possible.
The document outlines the top 10 most common home defects according to the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors Chicago Chapter. The top defects include issues with foundation drainage, electrical systems, roofs, heating systems, plumbing, structural damage, water infiltration, crawlspace/attic ventilation, non-inspected construction defects, and installation defects. Many of these defects can lead to expensive repairs or structural failures if left unaddressed. Proper maintenance and hiring licensed contractors can help prevent major issues.
The document outlines the top 10 most common home defects found during inspections. These include foundation drainage issues, electrical defects, roof problems, heating system issues, improper maintenance and repairs, structural damage, plumbing problems, water and air infiltration, inadequate crawlspace or attic ventilation, and uninspected construction defects. Many of these defects can lead to expensive repairs if left unaddressed. Proper home maintenance and hiring licensed contractors can help prevent major issues.
The document summarizes the top 10 defects found in new homes by home inspectors, including:
1) Foundation clearance issues allowing water intrusion.
2) Improper attic ventilation leading to moisture issues.
3) Improper gutter and downspout placement directing water to cause damage.
4) Structural issues from plumbing and HVAC installations cutting into structural components.
5) Electrical defects from improper panel sizing or light installations.
6) Safety issues from water heater installations or improper receptacle placements.
7) Construction errors from last minute changes or lack of coordination.
The document provides an overview of various home maintenance topics and inspection points for homes, wells, septic systems, and more. It discusses the importance of maintenance, common issues found with roofs, chimneys, decks, stairs, drainage, foundations, plumbing, electric, heating/AC, wells, and septic systems. Tips are provided on specific areas to inspect and maintain for each component.
2016-18 Fairfield Residential Construction Gayle Deneen
This document provides an overview of a continuing education course on residential construction practices. It discusses various topics that will be covered in the course, including building codes, foundation systems, framing, roofing, siding, insulation, and more. It also provides statistics and questions to test participants' knowledge. The goal is for participants to gain an understanding of residential construction so they can build a house from start to finish.
There are three key points made in the document:
1. It is important to thoroughly understand how a home is currently performing and wasting energy through a home check-up and use of diagnostic tools before making retrofit decisions.
2. An independent, unbiased third party should perform the home energy audit to avoid contractor bias and ensure all systems are considered holistically.
3. A quality energy audit focuses on optimizing existing systems and addressing air leakage and airflow issues, which can provide the greatest benefits and cost savings over replacing components.
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The document outlines the top 10 most common home defects according to the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors Chicago Chapter. The top defects include issues with foundation drainage, electrical systems, roofs, heating systems, plumbing, structural damage, water infiltration, crawlspace/attic ventilation, non-inspected construction defects, and installation defects. Many of these defects can lead to expensive repairs or structural failures if left unaddressed. Proper maintenance and hiring licensed contractors can help prevent major issues.
The document outlines the top 10 most common home defects found during inspections. These include foundation drainage issues, electrical defects, roof problems, heating system issues, improper maintenance and repairs, structural damage, plumbing problems, water and air infiltration, inadequate crawlspace or attic ventilation, and uninspected construction defects. Many of these defects can lead to expensive repairs if left unaddressed. Proper home maintenance and hiring licensed contractors can help prevent major issues.
The document summarizes the top 10 defects found in new homes by home inspectors, including:
1) Foundation clearance issues allowing water intrusion.
2) Improper attic ventilation leading to moisture issues.
3) Improper gutter and downspout placement directing water to cause damage.
4) Structural issues from plumbing and HVAC installations cutting into structural components.
5) Electrical defects from improper panel sizing or light installations.
6) Safety issues from water heater installations or improper receptacle placements.
7) Construction errors from last minute changes or lack of coordination.
The document provides an overview of various home maintenance topics and inspection points for homes, wells, septic systems, and more. It discusses the importance of maintenance, common issues found with roofs, chimneys, decks, stairs, drainage, foundations, plumbing, electric, heating/AC, wells, and septic systems. Tips are provided on specific areas to inspect and maintain for each component.
2016-18 Fairfield Residential Construction Gayle Deneen
This document provides an overview of a continuing education course on residential construction practices. It discusses various topics that will be covered in the course, including building codes, foundation systems, framing, roofing, siding, insulation, and more. It also provides statistics and questions to test participants' knowledge. The goal is for participants to gain an understanding of residential construction so they can build a house from start to finish.
There are three key points made in the document:
1. It is important to thoroughly understand how a home is currently performing and wasting energy through a home check-up and use of diagnostic tools before making retrofit decisions.
2. An independent, unbiased third party should perform the home energy audit to avoid contractor bias and ensure all systems are considered holistically.
3. A quality energy audit focuses on optimizing existing systems and addressing air leakage and airflow issues, which can provide the greatest benefits and cost savings over replacing components.
As mobile homes age, they begin to show signs of wear. Drew's Roofing and Home Repair is one of the few contractors around who works on manufactured housing.
Airtight Construction - Step 1 of The Seven Steps of Building a Synergy HomeTodd Witt
Airtight Construction is Step 1 of The Seven Steps of Building A Synergy Home. Airtight Construction is the foundation of energy efficient building. However, in absence of the other 6 Steps a home may experience major issues.
Production calcium hypochlorite from natural raw materialsAleksandr_K
Russia produces 120 tons of gold ore annually but consumes 35,000 tons of calcium hypochlorite (CH) for mining. However, Russia has not produced CH since 2011 and now imports it from China instead. A company called Brinesib proposes to produce CH from natural raw materials in Russia, which would be environmentally friendly, cost effective, and meet growing domestic demand as gold mining increases. The project would require an initial investment of $4.6 million but yield $1.4 million in annual profit.
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Top Ten Reasons Your Healthcare Organization Needs a Policy Management SoftwarePolicyMedical Inc.
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The document discusses reserved media placements on YouTube, which allow advertisers to buy advertising at fixed rates rather than through auctions. It describes several ad formats available on a cost-per-thousand impressions (CPM) or cost-per-day (CPD) basis, including video, banner, and masthead ads. It also provides details on minimum lead times, targeting options, and links for more information on each ad format.
The Benefits of Healthcare Policy Management Software and How that Impacts ROIPolicyMedical Inc.
For years here at Policy Medical, we have talked about how our policy management technology will save your hospital money and generate an enterprise-wide ROI. As you might imagine, everyone else in the healthcare policy management space does this. But a recent conversation I had with a long-term client made me take a serious look at this subject of “ROI”. Here are her thoughts, and they are quite telling:
“Listen. I want to keep using your company’s policy management system, but I need to justify not just your policy management software but I need to justify just having any policy management system. They are thinking of going the Microsoft SharePoint route and I don’t want that at all. To be honest with you I have been all over the internet to see what the return on investment is for policy management software and I can’t find anything. All I find are marketing brochures and sales collateral that are masked as healthcare ROI white papers, healthcare policy management analyses and healthcare policy management ROI calculators. I need something that paints the picture of the ROI of a healthcare policy management system from our side of the table.”
The document provides home maintenance tips for fall, winter, and year-end tasks. It recommends replacing air filters and furnace maintenance for fall prep, adding insulation and weatherstripping for staying warm in winter, and planning a 2015 home maintenance calendar and budget along with identifying repair needs before the new year.
This document discusses construction defect litigation and the reasons it has increased in the last 25 years. It lists untrained workers, inept contractors, and poor workmanship as leading causes of construction defects. It also discusses common construction defects like water intrusion and structural issues. The document outlines California construction defect laws, specifically Senate Bill 800, which requires homeowners to give builders a chance to repair defects before filing a lawsuit for homes built after 2003. It also discusses myths around construction defect claims and toxic substances that may be present in homes.
The document provides tips for inspecting important aspects of a home when house hunting, including the basement, roof, bathrooms, and kitchen. The basement, roof, and bathrooms should be checked for signs of water damage or leakage. The kitchen is also important to inspect thoroughly as it is typically the most expensive room to renovate. Hardwood cabinets, countertops, and floors will last longer. An experienced real estate agent can help buyers thoroughly check out potential homes.
HKI Building Inspections provides thorough home inspection services to help home buyers make smart purchasing decisions. They observe, investigate, educate and inform buyers about the condition of the building through a reasonable inspection report. Whether a first time buyer or seasoned investor, the inspection report enables intelligent decisions by putting buyers in control with prioritized defect listings, maintenance recommendations, and personalized service, while also reporting unsafe conditions.
1. Check insulation and venting in the attic, ensuring proper levels and unblocked vents. HVAC filters should be changed monthly to improve indoor air quality and protect the HVAC system. Basic maintenance of bathrooms, kitchens, and stone/tile surfaces like cleaning grout helps prevent moisture damage and promotes longevity. These five steps help maintain a safe and healthy home. Sharper Homes offers maintenance plans that include these services.
Reasons Why Foundation Repair Should Never Be Put Offarredondo822
Home maintenance, such as foundation repair, should always be fixed as soon as it’s identified. Major repairs of this nature not only get more costly when ignored but can lead to additional problems that could have been avoided.
This is a presentation used by Green Home Logic employees to explain to homeowners the process set by the Building Performance Institute regarding the home energy audit.
The document provides a summary of a tenant needs assessment conducted at Mayor Wrights Housing, a public housing complex. Over 200 residents were interviewed about the physical condition of their units. Key findings included the need to repair or replace many front and back doors, windows, lighting fixtures, and floors throughout the units. Living room floors in particular had issues with cracked, hole-ridden cement or peeling tile. Walls also needed repainting as the old paint allowed insect infestations. Residents provided input on improvements that could make their homes safer and more comfortable.
The document discusses performing a home health check up to improve energy efficiency, comfort, and safety. It involves interviewing homeowners, inspecting the home, testing systems, and educating homeowners. Key areas of focus include air sealing, insulation, HVAC systems, and behaviors that impact energy usage. The goal is to understand where a home is losing energy, and develop an action plan to seal air leaks, improve insulation, and increase efficiency to lower bills while enhancing comfort and safety.
This document provides an overview and table of contents for an essential home improvement manual presented by ACTS Housing and the Dominican Center. It outlines the main steps for a home rehab project, including getting utilities activated, securing the property, rough rehab work on exterior systems like the roof and interior systems like electrical and plumbing, wall closure with drywall and painting, finish work, addressing code compliance issues, landscaping, and home maintenance. The manual is intended to help homeowners prioritize repairs and bring their vision for their home to reality.
This document discusses the importance of airtight construction according to the 2009 International Residential Code. It provides many examples of how to properly construct and air seal a home to eliminate air leakage, including sealing electrical boxes, windows, top plates, band joists, attic hatches, recessed lights, and more. Without a comprehensive air sealing approach that addresses all potential leakage points, insulation will not perform as intended and air quality, moisture, and comfort issues may arise.
The document is a catalog from JEIOTECH listing their products for reliable laboratory results. It lists and briefly describes 26 different products over multiple pages, including water baths, laminar flow hoods, gas cylinder holders, heating blocks, hotplate stirrers, electrophoresis systems, forced convection ovens, incubators, personal incubators, shaking incubators, carboys, personal shakers, and vortex mixers. The catalog promotes JEIOTECH's products for reliable laboratory results.
Production calcium hypochlorite from natural raw materialsAleksandr_K
Russia produces 120 tons of gold ore annually but consumes 35,000 tons of calcium hypochlorite (CH) for mining. However, Russia has not produced CH since 2011 and now imports it from China instead. A company called Brinesib proposes to produce CH from natural raw materials in Russia, which would be environmentally friendly, cost effective, and meet growing domestic demand as gold mining increases. The project would require an initial investment of $4.6 million but yield $1.4 million in annual profit.
A empresa de tecnologia anunciou um novo smartphone com câmera aprimorada, processador mais rápido e bateria de maior duração. O novo dispositivo também possui tela maior e armazenamento expansível. O lançamento está programado para o próximo mês com preço inicial sugerido a partir de $799.
Top Ten Reasons Your Healthcare Organization Needs a Policy Management SoftwarePolicyMedical Inc.
This document contains 12 photos credited to different photographers and suggests creating your own Haiku Deck presentation on SlideShare. It ends by prompting the reader to "GET STARTED". The document showcases photos from various photographers without any other text.
This document discusses growth hacking, which involves low-cost and innovative marketing techniques to drive growth, especially for startups. Growth hackers prioritize growth above all else and focus on finding their target customers wherever they are online. The document provides examples of how companies like Airbnb, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Buffer used growth hacking techniques like creative distribution methods and analytics to expand rapidly when they were starting out.
This document discusses strategies for creating viral content. It begins by contrasting classic literature with viral content, noting that viral content uses simple language, arouses emotions, and adds value. It emphasizes making content relatable, memorable, and curiosity-inducing. The document then outlines several key elements of successful blogs, including defining a niche audience, developing a unique selling point, using effective titles and images, and interacting with readers to turn them into active promoters. It stresses the importance of grabbing readers' attention quickly and providing incentives to encourage sharing.
The document discusses reserved media placements on YouTube, which allow advertisers to buy advertising at fixed rates rather than through auctions. It describes several ad formats available on a cost-per-thousand impressions (CPM) or cost-per-day (CPD) basis, including video, banner, and masthead ads. It also provides details on minimum lead times, targeting options, and links for more information on each ad format.
The Benefits of Healthcare Policy Management Software and How that Impacts ROIPolicyMedical Inc.
For years here at Policy Medical, we have talked about how our policy management technology will save your hospital money and generate an enterprise-wide ROI. As you might imagine, everyone else in the healthcare policy management space does this. But a recent conversation I had with a long-term client made me take a serious look at this subject of “ROI”. Here are her thoughts, and they are quite telling:
“Listen. I want to keep using your company’s policy management system, but I need to justify not just your policy management software but I need to justify just having any policy management system. They are thinking of going the Microsoft SharePoint route and I don’t want that at all. To be honest with you I have been all over the internet to see what the return on investment is for policy management software and I can’t find anything. All I find are marketing brochures and sales collateral that are masked as healthcare ROI white papers, healthcare policy management analyses and healthcare policy management ROI calculators. I need something that paints the picture of the ROI of a healthcare policy management system from our side of the table.”
The document provides home maintenance tips for fall, winter, and year-end tasks. It recommends replacing air filters and furnace maintenance for fall prep, adding insulation and weatherstripping for staying warm in winter, and planning a 2015 home maintenance calendar and budget along with identifying repair needs before the new year.
This document discusses construction defect litigation and the reasons it has increased in the last 25 years. It lists untrained workers, inept contractors, and poor workmanship as leading causes of construction defects. It also discusses common construction defects like water intrusion and structural issues. The document outlines California construction defect laws, specifically Senate Bill 800, which requires homeowners to give builders a chance to repair defects before filing a lawsuit for homes built after 2003. It also discusses myths around construction defect claims and toxic substances that may be present in homes.
The document provides tips for inspecting important aspects of a home when house hunting, including the basement, roof, bathrooms, and kitchen. The basement, roof, and bathrooms should be checked for signs of water damage or leakage. The kitchen is also important to inspect thoroughly as it is typically the most expensive room to renovate. Hardwood cabinets, countertops, and floors will last longer. An experienced real estate agent can help buyers thoroughly check out potential homes.
HKI Building Inspections provides thorough home inspection services to help home buyers make smart purchasing decisions. They observe, investigate, educate and inform buyers about the condition of the building through a reasonable inspection report. Whether a first time buyer or seasoned investor, the inspection report enables intelligent decisions by putting buyers in control with prioritized defect listings, maintenance recommendations, and personalized service, while also reporting unsafe conditions.
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Home maintenance, such as foundation repair, should always be fixed as soon as it’s identified. Major repairs of this nature not only get more costly when ignored but can lead to additional problems that could have been avoided.
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The document provides a summary of a tenant needs assessment conducted at Mayor Wrights Housing, a public housing complex. Over 200 residents were interviewed about the physical condition of their units. Key findings included the need to repair or replace many front and back doors, windows, lighting fixtures, and floors throughout the units. Living room floors in particular had issues with cracked, hole-ridden cement or peeling tile. Walls also needed repainting as the old paint allowed insect infestations. Residents provided input on improvements that could make their homes safer and more comfortable.
The document discusses performing a home health check up to improve energy efficiency, comfort, and safety. It involves interviewing homeowners, inspecting the home, testing systems, and educating homeowners. Key areas of focus include air sealing, insulation, HVAC systems, and behaviors that impact energy usage. The goal is to understand where a home is losing energy, and develop an action plan to seal air leaks, improve insulation, and increase efficiency to lower bills while enhancing comfort and safety.
This document provides an overview and table of contents for an essential home improvement manual presented by ACTS Housing and the Dominican Center. It outlines the main steps for a home rehab project, including getting utilities activated, securing the property, rough rehab work on exterior systems like the roof and interior systems like electrical and plumbing, wall closure with drywall and painting, finish work, addressing code compliance issues, landscaping, and home maintenance. The manual is intended to help homeowners prioritize repairs and bring their vision for their home to reality.
This document discusses the importance of airtight construction according to the 2009 International Residential Code. It provides many examples of how to properly construct and air seal a home to eliminate air leakage, including sealing electrical boxes, windows, top plates, band joists, attic hatches, recessed lights, and more. Without a comprehensive air sealing approach that addresses all potential leakage points, insulation will not perform as intended and air quality, moisture, and comfort issues may arise.
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As temperatures drop into winter’s chill, boilers kick into high gear, providing cozy, consistent warmth throughout homes. However, like all hardworking heating systems, they can slowly become less efficient over years of wear and seasonal changes. Catching small boiler problems early allows for quick tune-ups to restore performance and prevent major repair headaches down the road. But how can you identify when to call in a professional Boiler repair service? In this blog, JetAirCo, a reputed boiler services provider in the USA, will discuss some circumstances when you need professional repairing services.
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Moisture if not managed properly in our homes can degrade IAQ, deteriorate wooden structures and create a safe haven for microbial organisms (like mold). But how do we identify problems that are more than just a flooded basement or a pipe leak.
We see all kinds of problem when maintaining building. In many of cases we deal with the damp or moisture in the building due to climate changed. There are some maintenance issue which we face.
1. Top 10 Most Common HomeTop 10 Most Common Home
DefectsDefects
Presented byPresented by
National Association ofNational Association of
Certified Home InspectorsCertified Home Inspectors
Chicago ChapterChicago Chapter
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Here are examples of the top ten most commonHere are examples of the top ten most common
defects found during home inspections. Whiledefects found during home inspections. While
common. Most of these defects can be easily,common. Most of these defects can be easily,
and inexpensively, fixed.and inexpensively, fixed.
If left unattended to, these conditions can only getIf left unattended to, these conditions can only get
worse and lead to much more expensive repairs,worse and lead to much more expensive repairs,
and in some cases, structural failure or fire.and in some cases, structural failure or fire.
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1.1. Foundation: DrainageFoundation: Drainage
The house’s foundation should not be covered andThe house’s foundation should not be covered and
be visible for at least 6” for brick walls and atbe visible for at least 6” for brick walls and at
least 8” for siding and stucco walls.least 8” for siding and stucco walls.
Gutter downspouts should lead away from theGutter downspouts should lead away from the
foundation at least 6 feet, 10 feet is better.foundation at least 6 feet, 10 feet is better.
Covering the foundation can lead to water infiltration,Covering the foundation can lead to water infiltration,
insect intrusion, rot, mold and structural failure.insect intrusion, rot, mold and structural failure.
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1.1. FoundationFoundation
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1.1. FoundationFoundation
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1.1. FoundationFoundation
True Story:
Brand New
4,400 SF
House
With A BIG
Hidden
Problem
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1.1. FoundationFoundation
Nice brick
planter at the
front covers the
foundations
weep wicks
with 3” of soil.
The result?
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1.1. FoundationFoundation
Rotted Rim Joist and Sill Plate in 4 Months! $36,000 fix!
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1.1. FoundationFoundation
Result – If
Not Fixed.
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2.2. Electrical DefectsElectrical Defects
A house’s electrical system can cause the mostA house’s electrical system can cause the most
dangerous problems if it is not properly anddangerous problems if it is not properly and
professionally installed and maintained.professionally installed and maintained.
Always have any electrical work done by a licensedAlways have any electrical work done by a licensed
and insured electrical contractor.and insured electrical contractor.
Electricians in Illinois areElectricians in Illinois are notnot licensed by the state.licensed by the state.
Some are ‘licensed’ by a municipality, requiringSome are ‘licensed’ by a municipality, requiring
only minimum liability insurance.only minimum liability insurance.
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2.2. Electrical Panels – Location, InaccessibleElectrical Panels – Location, Inaccessible
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2.2. Electrical Panels – Owner RepairsElectrical Panels – Owner Repairs
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2.2. Electrical Panels – Double TappingElectrical Panels – Double Tapping
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2.2. Electrical Panels – Double Tapping MainElectrical Panels – Double Tapping Main
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2.2. Non-Professional / Homeowner WiringNon-Professional / Homeowner Wiring
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2.2. Electrical – Animal ProblemsElectrical – Animal Problems
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3.3. RoofRoof
Roofing problems are common, and the mostRoofing problems are common, and the most
easily dealt with. Make sure that alleasily dealt with. Make sure that all
roofing work is done professionally androofing work is done professionally and
properly.properly.
Roofers in Illinois areRoofers in Illinois are requiredrequired to be stateto be state
licensed and insured, but most are not.licensed and insured, but most are not.
Contractor E & O insurance guarantees theContractor E & O insurance guarantees the
quality of the work.quality of the work.
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3.3. Roof DrainageRoof Drainage
New House
Builder Saved
$20.00.
Buyer Lost
Roof in 2
Years!
All upper
downspouts
must drain to
lower gutters.
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3.3. Roof DrainageRoof Drainage
12,000 SF
House.
Downspout
draining
directly onto
cedar shake
roof.
Note the
shake curling.
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3.3. Roof LeaksRoof Leaks
Quick Fix for Leaky
Roof
Owner tries quick
repair with
elaborate siphon
system.
Wound up ruining
the bedroom
ceiling because the
bucket filled and
broke through.
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3.3. Roof Deck Rot Due To MoistureRoof Deck Rot Due To Moisture
Lower gable attic, roof
decking old, but
serviceable
Upper gable attic, roof
decking rotted and soft.
Upper attic had un-vented
bathroom exhaust fan.
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4.4. HeatingHeating
Heating systems are most commonlyHeating systems are most commonly
plagued by the lack of the proper amountplagued by the lack of the proper amount
of combustion air. Make sure that theof combustion air. Make sure that the
furnace has an adequate source offurnace has an adequate source of
combustion air. The rule is 10 cubic feetcombustion air. The rule is 10 cubic feet
of air for each cubic foot of gas burned.of air for each cubic foot of gas burned.
Without exterior venting, a 100,000 BTUWithout exterior venting, a 100,000 BTU
furnace requires a room 25 X 25 X 8 at afurnace requires a room 25 X 25 X 8 at a
minimum!minimum!
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4.4. Heating - Insufficient Combustion AirHeating - Insufficient Combustion Air
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4.4. Heating - Insufficient Combustion AirHeating - Insufficient Combustion Air
Yellowing flame
means carbon
monoxide is
being produced.
Beware of
furnaces
installed in
closets that do
not have an
exterior air
intake vent flue.
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4.4. Heating - Insufficient Combustion AirHeating - Insufficient Combustion Air
Failed heat
exchanger
caused by
insufficient
combustion
air.
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4.4. Heating - Insufficient Combustion AirHeating - Insufficient Combustion Air
Brand new
high efficiency
furnace.
Improperly
installed.
Note missing
combustion air
vent on left.
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5.5. Improper Maintenance and RepairImproper Maintenance and Repair
Always have all house repair done byAlways have all house repair done by
professional, licensed and insuredprofessional, licensed and insured
contractors.contractors.
Make sure that you are fully informed whenMake sure that you are fully informed when
you make any do-it-yourself repairsyou make any do-it-yourself repairs
Most times, money you think that you areMost times, money you think that you are
saving, up front, is eaten up later.saving, up front, is eaten up later.
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5.5. Improper Maintenance – Owner RepairImproper Maintenance – Owner Repair
Leaky sink
drain?
What to do?
The Old
Diaper Trick.
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5.5. Improper Maintenance – Bad PlumbingImproper Maintenance – Bad Plumbing
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5.5. Non-Professional RepairsNon-Professional Repairs
No
grounding.
Wires not
enclosed,
not
waterproof.
Sink
electrified!
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5.5. HVAC –Owner “Innovations”HVAC –Owner “Innovations”
New and
“improved”,
supercharged
water heater.
The only smart
thing about this
setup is the fire
extinguisher.
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6.6. Structural DamageStructural Damage
Structural damage is probably the mostStructural damage is probably the most
expensive type of damage to repair. If notexpensive type of damage to repair. If not
done properly, your house can collapse.done properly, your house can collapse.
Structural problems, though rare, are usuallyStructural problems, though rare, are usually
very expensive to repair.very expensive to repair.
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6.6. Structural DamageStructural Damage
Floor joist cut
to allow for
heating duct.
Structural
integrity of the
floor in
danger.
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6.6. Structural DamageStructural Damage
Welding torch
hole cut in
steel beam in
garage to
facilitate the
garage door
opener.
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6.6. Structural DamageStructural Damage
1875
Apartment
building.
Central
foundation at
the middle is
failing.
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6.6. Structural DamageStructural Damage
Old pier with
washed
away footing
and CMU
blocks set on
their sides.
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6.6. Structural DamageStructural Damage
Diagonal crack
with multiple
plane. Uneven
settling,
commonly seen
in clay soil
conditions.
A real structural
problem.
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6.6. Structural DamageStructural Damage
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7.7. Plumbing ProblemsPlumbing Problems
Plumbing problems are most commonlyPlumbing problems are most commonly
caused by inadequate maintenance orcaused by inadequate maintenance or
owner repairs.owner repairs.
Plumbers, in Illinois, arePlumbers, in Illinois, are requiredrequired to be stateto be state
licensed and insured, but many are not.licensed and insured, but many are not.
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7.7. Plumbing Problems – Water HeaterPlumbing Problems – Water Heater
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7.7. Plumbing Problems – Improper Fixture UsePlumbing Problems – Improper Fixture Use
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8.8. Water and Air InfiltrationWater and Air Infiltration
Water infiltration is, often, the most easilyWater infiltration is, often, the most easily
avoided house problem. Remember, to aavoided house problem. Remember, to a
house, water is the enemy.house, water is the enemy.
Water in wood = ROT, regardless of the age ofWater in wood = ROT, regardless of the age of
the wood. A brand new 2 x 4 canthe wood. A brand new 2 x 4 can
completely rot in 4 months if its moisturecompletely rot in 4 months if its moisture
content is greater than 38%. Kiln driedcontent is greater than 38%. Kiln dried
wood has a moisture content < 4%.wood has a moisture content < 4%.
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8.8. Water and Air InfiltrationWater and Air Infiltration
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8.8. Water and Air InfiltrationWater and Air Infiltration
Thermal imaging to display ceiling water infiltration.
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8.8. Water and Air InfiltrationWater and Air Infiltration
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9.9. Crawlspace / Attic VentilationCrawlspace / Attic Ventilation
Along guarding against water infiltration,Along guarding against water infiltration,
proper ventilation is the best way to makeproper ventilation is the best way to make
sure that water is kept out.sure that water is kept out.
Crawlspaces and atticsCrawlspaces and attics mustmust be ventilated inbe ventilated in
order to avoid wood rot and mold.order to avoid wood rot and mold.
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9.9. Crawlspace / Attic VentilationCrawlspace / Attic Ventilation
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9.9. Crawlspace / Attic VentilationCrawlspace / Attic Ventilation
Clothes
dryer vented
to Attic
6 month old
house
Rotten roof
decking
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9.9. Crawlspace / Attic VentilationCrawlspace / Attic Ventilation
Bathroom
Exhaust Fan
Vented to Attic
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9.9. Crawlspace / Attic VentilationCrawlspace / Attic Ventilation
Weird things found in attics and crawlspaces
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9.9. Crawlspace / Attic VentilationCrawlspace / Attic Ventilation
Weird things found in attics and crawlspaces
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9.9. Crawlspace / Attic VentilationCrawlspace / Attic Ventilation
The deadly “Assassin Kitty”!
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10.10. Non-Inspected Construction DefectsNon-Inspected Construction Defects
Just because your house passed aJust because your house passed a
governmental code inspection, that is nogovernmental code inspection, that is no
guarantee that it is free of defects. Codeguarantee that it is free of defects. Code
inspectors are overworked and buildinginspectors are overworked and building
codes are merelycodes are merely minimalminimal requirements.requirements.
Even brand new houses can haveEven brand new houses can have
substantial and expensive defects andsubstantial and expensive defects and
safety hazards!safety hazards!
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10.10. Installation DefectsInstallation Defects
Hair dryer installed near
bathroom basin, against
manufacturer’s instructions.
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10.10. Old / Defected Electrical EquipmentOld / Defected Electrical Equipment
Federal Pacific Equipment
Zinsco
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