May you have a joyful Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year 2014. 2013 has been a blessing to my company (HOME INSPECTOR USA) and to our family. Our dedication and commitment in assisting our fellow REALTORS and clients has been our number one priority. Making sure that our cliets are
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11/27/2013
As energy efficiency has become an increasing concern among builders and homeowners, the attributes and performance of building materials and components are being scrutinized more closely. In order to maximize levels of efficiency by examining the details of how each individual component of a
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11/20/2013
Exterior hairline cracks??? Soil is a naturally-occurring mixture of mineral and organic ingredients with a definite form, structure, and composition. It’s composed primarily of minerals which are produced from parent material which is broken into small pieces by weathering. Larger pieces are
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11/17/2013
Sinkholes are ground-surface depressions that result when a subterranean void weakens support of the overlying earth. Why are Sinkholes a Concern for Inspectors? They threaten water supplies by draining unfiltered water from streams, lakes and wetlands directly into aquifers. They kill and i
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11/13/2013
Wallpaper is a material used to cover and decorate interior building walls. It is typically sold in rolls and applied using an adhesive. Wallpaper can be plain (so that it can be painted), textured (such as Anaglypta and vinyl), and with patterned graphics. InterNACHI inspectors should be awa
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11/11/2013
A hot water recirculation system is a plumbing system that moves hot water to fixtures quickly without waiting for the water to get hot. Rather than relying on low water pressure, common in most water lines, recirculating systems rapidly move water from a water heater to the fixtur
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11/10/2013
Winter is here! A hot water recirculation system is a plumbing system that moves hot water to fixtures quickly without waiting for the water to get hot. Rather than relying on low water pressure, common in most water lines, recirculating systems rapidly move water from a water heater to the fixt
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11/07/2013
Vinyl siding is the form of exterior cladding that home inspectors are likely to encounter most frequently. Homeowners, remodeling contractors and builders often choose vinyl siding as an alternative to wood and aluminum because it is attractive, durable, easy to maintain and cost-effective.
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11/06/2013
Wind mitigation is the implementation of certain building techniques in order to limit damage caused by intense wind. A Few Facts About Windstorms and Wind Insurance In 2006, Citizens Insurance, one of the largest property insurers in Florida, requested a 45% rate increase for wind insurance. O
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11/02/2013
