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Trying to Vent
It’s spring time and birds are looking for homes. Your vents should not be one of them. If you find any errors or have additional information that would expand on any code, building standards or manufacturer requirements please let me know. NCW Home Inspections, LLC is a Licensed Washington State Home Inspection service located in Wenatchee Washington serving Chelan County, Douglas County,…
What Lurks in your Ceilings
Splices and notches When buying older homes you may not see everything that lurks behind coverings. Here is an example of of splices buried above drywall and improper notching of the floor joists.
Common Mistakes With New Construction - Week 4 of October 2024
I think I am starting a new series on construction defects that are very common here in North Central Washington.Let us start with one that is super simple to fix but is almost always missing. Enter the “Intersystem Bonding Terminal” or IBT as required by NEC 250 94. The intersystem bonding terminal has been a required element since 2008 on residential homes. The inner system bottom material will…
Adhered Natural Stone Veneer Installation Gone Bad
Stone veneer is a beautiful product but improper installation can lead to costly repairs and in this case replacement. Below is a brief and installation document on how to have this properly done to save you money in the log run. Briefing Document: Adhered Natural Stone Veneer Installation Source: Excerpts from “NF-Adhered-Natural-Stone-Installation-Guide.pdf” published by the Rocky Mountain…
The good, the bad the, not so ugly - Multicolored Asian Lady beetles
I know I am wired a bit differently when it comes to insects. But I often find insects interesting.So I was doing a little cleaning and saw this cool looking bug crawling around and I had to investigate. What I find is a larva just meandering about and I take a photo of it. Next I had to identify the insect which can be a bit of a challenge, but I did.I discovered that it Is a Multicolored Asian…
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I own it, So I can work on it, Or can I?
You own a home and you want to do some of the repairs, home improvements or upgrades. Can you do it when it comes to contracting, electrical and/or plumbing?Well this depends. If you live in the home or you own but you are not renting, leasing or planning on selling it you will not need to hire an appropriate contractor to perform this work.If you do lease, demolish or plan to sell (with certain…
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When Products Are Misleading - THE AAV -Vents vs Valve
Well buyer beware or marketing groups should be slapped. I have just become aware of an issue with a product from the Oatey company.When installing a plumbing trap you must ensure the trap has a properly placed vent. In some situations this can become very difficult so there is an allowance to allow for an “AAV” to be used to create a vent for the supplied fixture trap. AAV’s were most commonly…
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It's All Wet. Receptacles in exterior locations.
Sometimes even the easy things can be hard. I was doing a home inspection on a new construction and checking the exterior receptacles and found that they were not “WR” Weather Resistant type receptacles. As well the cover for the receptacle has to be rated and marked “Extra Duty” when the receptacle is located in a wet location as this one was. For those who want to know the rules required around…
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Lofty Thoughts - Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings
With the cost per square foot in residential construction reaching new uncharted territory affordable housing is becoming tougher and tougher to come by.Many are choosing to use tiny home principles when building their new home and ADU (Additional Dwelling Units).One item is the “LOFT”, more importantly the sleeping loft. When incorporating a sleeping loft into your design you must meet a variety…
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An urge for surge protection - SPDs
Type 2 surge protectors, also known as “whole-house surge protectors,” are designed to protect your home’s electrical systems from power surges that occur outside your home. These surges can be caused by lightning strikes, power outages, grid fluctuations and large appliances cycling in the home. Type 2 surge protectors work by diverting excess voltage and current away from your home’s electrical…
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The use of portable space heaters and electrical fires.
Electrical fires can be caused by a variety of factors, but one common cause is the use of portable space heaters. These heaters, which are often used as a primary or supplementary source of heat in a room or area, can be a fire hazard if not used properly. Often we see an increase of electrical fires and property damage in the winter time.CPSC estimates that portable heaters, including electric…
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The decline of quality craftsmanship and true carpentry.
A little poem to all the CarpentersIn haste and greed, craftsmanship is lost, Buildings crumble, Structures tossed.The Carpenter’s hand, with carelessness, Poorly cuts and hammers, a dwelling’s mess. The decline of quality craftsmanship in newer homes is a growing concern among homeowners and industry experts. In the past, homes were built to last, with attention to detail and a focus on…
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Oh Come Come… So what is wrong with your Oakum?
Oh Come Come… So what is wrong with your Oakum?
Old Oakum used to join plumbing. If you live in an older home you may likely have some cast iron for the drain, vent and waste system (DWV) of your plumbing. One of the common items with these systems was what is called oakum which was used to seal the joints between the pipes. The oakum was packed into the joint then sealed with lead. A fun job I got to do when I was a youngster for an old boss…
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Looking to save money and be cool?
Looking to save money and be cool?
If you live in Chelan county and are looking to upgrade your cooling system there are some very good rebates going on at this time. If you add a heat pump to your system there are up to $4000.00 rebates available based on heat pump type such as a variable speed unit . The variable speed heat pumps are capable of ramping output up or down depending on various factors, including outdoor…
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Emergency Disconnects for Services -Helping out the Emergency Responders
Emergency Disconnects for Services -Helping out the Emergency Responders
Now that we have several months post the adoption of the 2020 NEC in Washington State you will see a new item on the exterior of homes ( Single family and Two family (Duplexes)). The emergency disconnect. In Washington State the new code became effective November 1 2020. It was originally to be July 1, 2020 but was pushed back.The main reason for this is during an emergency event, earthquake,…
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Not a beaming review - Framing a Question
Not a beaming review – Framing a Question
As a home inspector I do a lot different types of inspections. From commercial to residential home inspections. In addition I do construction defect, building and remodel consultations, foundation certifications for manufactured homes, commercial land development bank inspections and structural pest inspections. Draw Inspections One type of inspection I do quite often, several every month, is…
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You need a Plumber you say? Maybe you really do.
You need a Plumber you say? Maybe you really do.
You know you are not a plumber if you see something like this. Let alone an improper standpipe we have a direct connection to the waste line from a condensate trap.Often you think it may be working and is okay but this can create health issues and potential flooding.Time to hire a qualified plumbing contractor.Here is a nice reference document for…
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