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Laundry Hoses: A Cheap Upgrade to Protect Your Home
Steel braided hoses for the win! You may not think much about your laundry hoses, but they are actually one of the most common sources of water damage in homes. Rubber hoses can crack, burst, or leak over time, especially if they are exposed to high water pressure or...
Discovering Polybutylene: What You Need to Know
Let's talk about polybutylene! Polybutylene is a type of plastic pipe that was widely used in home plumbing systems from the late 1970s to the early 1990s. You may have heard of polybutylene, or Poly-B for short, and wondered what it is and why it's a risk for...
What is a Home Inspection and What Does it Cover?
What is a Home Inspection? A home inspection is a visual examination of the physical condition and performance of a residential property. It is usually conducted by a licensed home inspector who has the training and expertise to identify any defects or potential...
The Power of Pre-Listing Home Inspections!
The Advantages of a Pre Listing Home Inspection for Sellers Are you a seller looking to maximize the value of your home? Then you've come to the right place! In this article, we'll dive into the incredible benefits of a pre-listing home inspection. By taking this...
First-Time Homebuyers: Why a Home Inspection Matters
Welcome to the World of Homeownership! Congratulations on taking the first step towards your dream of owning your very own space. At Examina Inspections, we understand that purchasing your first home is an exciting milestone, and we're here to guide you through the...
Resources
InspectAPedia.com®
Online encyclopedia of building & environmental inspection, testing, diagnosis, repair, & problem prevention advice – illustrated, detailed, authoritative research on finding, diagnosing, testing, correcting, & preventing building defects, energy conservation, & indoor environmental hazards. Unbiased information, no conflicts of interest.
The Building Intelligence Center assists home inspectors, commercial building inspectors, contractors, service technicians, insurance providers, home owners, and property managers in decoding the age of mechanical appliances such as furnaces, boilers, air conditioners, heat pumps, packaged rooftop units (RTU’s), packaged terminal air conditioners (PTAC’s), and water heaters.
Home Inspection Glossary
Are you unsure about a word or term? Use the form below to search InterNACHI’s Glossary of Home Inspection Terms
