Federal Pacific Electric Panels - What are the problems?
The Home Inspector occasionally comes across a Federal Pacific Electric Panels. These panels were in use from the 1950 to the 1980s. Most...
A Horizontal Crack in a Basement Wall - It's causes and remedy.
In Central Alabama The Home Inspector frequently observes cracks in a basement wall. What causes the crack and what is the remedy? A...
How does a Septic System work?
A septic tank is a key component of a septic system, which is a decentralized wastewater treatment system commonly used in areas not...
What is PEX, is it reliable and does it have any advantages?
New homes and many remodeled homes have PEX. What are the advantages of PEX and is it reliable? Pex, also known as PEX (cross-linked...
What is the purpose of an expansion tank on my water heater?
An expansion tank serves an important purpose in a water heater system by addressing the issue of thermal expansion. Thermal expansion...
Most common reasons for sloping floors.
The Home Inspector comes across sloping floors often in his inspections on older homes in Central Alabama. Most of these homes are on...
How does a tankless water heater work?
A tankless water heater, also known as an on-demand water heater or instantaneous water heater, works by heating water directly as it...
What are some of the problems associated with aluminum wiring in a home.
Millions of homes in American have aluminum wiring. The Home Inspector occasionally inspects a home with aluminum wiring, What are some...
Most common reasons water pressure is low.
When The Home Inspector inspects a home, he generally will run water in several fixtures at once. This is a good way to test water...
Identifying Polybutylene (PB) piping.
Identifying polybutylene (PB) piping can be done through visual inspection of the plumbing system. Here are some key characteristics and...
