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Water Damage
Protect Your Property From Water Damage Water may be essential to life, but, as a destructive force, water can diminish the value of your home or building. Homes as well as commercial buildings can suffer water damage that results in increased maintenance costs, a decrease…
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Safety Glass Information
Safety Glass for Inspectors by Nick Gromicko and Rob London Safety glass is a stronger, safer version of ordinary glass. It is often used in locations where human harm due to breakage is likely, such as cars and low windows. It is found in the…
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Lead Facts
Lead Facts Did you know the following facts about lead? FACT: Lead exposure can harm young children and babies even before they are born. FACT: Even children who seem healthy can have high levels of lead in their bodies. FACT: You can get lead in…
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Important Facts about Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and Detectors By Nick Gromicko and Rob London Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas that forms from incomplete combustion of fuels, such as natural or liquefied petroleum gas, oil, wood or coal. Facts and Figures 480 U.S. residents died between…
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Attic Pull-Down Ladders
Attic Pull-Down Ladders By Nick Gromicko and Rob London Attic pull-down ladders, also called attic pull-down stairways, are collapsible ladders that are permanently attached to the attic floor. Occupants can use these ladders to access their attics without being required to carry a portable ladder. Common…
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Chinese Drywall Facts
Chinese Drywall by Nick Gromicko, Rob London and Kenton Shepard Amidst a wave of Chinese import scares, ranging from toxic toys to tainted pet food, reports of contaminated drywall from that country have been popping up across the American Southeast. Chinese companies use unrefined “fly…
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Winterization Steps for Homeowners
Home Winterization by Nick Gromicko, Rob London and Kenton Shepard Winterization is the process of preparing a home for the harsh conditions of winter. It is usually performed in the fall before snow and excessive cold have arrived. Winterization protects against damage due to bursting…
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Tools for Homeowners
15 Tools That Every Homeowner Should Own By Nick Gromicko and Rob London The following items are essential tools but this list is by no means exhaustive. Feel free to ask an InterNACHI inspector during your next inspection about other tools that you might find…
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Polybutylene Information
Polybutylene for Inspectors by Nick Gromicko, Rob London and Kenton Shepard Polybutylene (PB) is a plastic manufactured between 1978 and 1994 for use as piping in home plumbing systems. It offered plenty of advantages over other materials such as flexibility, ease of installation, resistance to…