Building Science and Home Inspections
Most people walk into a home and look at the flooring, the light fixtures, and the overall aesthetics. This is good. A home should be...
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Jon Silver
- Feb 7, 2022
- 2 min
The Inspection Report
Every home inspection company is different in how they report. Home inspectors in the past used paper checklists and carbon copy sheets....
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Jon Silver
- Jan 11, 2022
- 2 min
What is an Open Ground?
An open ground receptacle is caused when you have a 3 prong outlet that is not connected to a ground wire. In modern homes the wiring...
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Jon Silver
- Jan 3, 2022
- 2 min
Steps to avoid a home inspection killing a deal! (For agents)
Home inspections are notorious for "killing" a real estate transaction. Home inspectors are sometimes viewed as clip board carrying nit...
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Jon Silver
- Dec 22, 2021
- 2 min
Can You Fail a Home Inspection?
Can you fail a home inspection? Yes and No. Did that clear it up for you? So in a literal sense you can not fail a home inspection. The...
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Jon Silver
- Nov 29, 2021
- 1 min
S-Traps vs P-Traps
This video describes the differences between the S-Trap and P-Trap. If you have S-traps in your home and in your report, this is not a...
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Jon Silver
- Nov 29, 2021
- 2 min
Hot Water Heater Safety
The Temperature Pressure Relief Valve is one of the most important safety devices in a home. The water heater is an appliance that acts...
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Jon Silver
- Nov 22, 2021
- 5 min
10 of the Most Common Issues Found in Home Inspections (That I have seen)
Every home inspection is different. Even houses built by the same builder in a cookie cutter neighborhood will be different. How well a...
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Jon Silver
- Nov 6, 2021
- 2 min
What to expect from a home inspection.
Getting a home inspection for many people is when the stress of a home purchase begins. You found the home of your dreams and now comes...
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Jon Silver
- Oct 12, 2021
- 2 min
Do Home Inspectors Kill Real Estate Deals?
Sometimes there is a love/hate relationship between real estate agents and home inspectors. The agent drives their clients around for...
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