by Inspector | Jan 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
While the terms “modular home” and “manufactured home” refer to two very different things, they are sometimes used interchangeably. Perhaps some of this confusion stems from the fact that modular homes are, in fact, manufactured (“manufactured” might be an unfortunate...
by Inspector | Jan 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
Formaldehyde is a colorless, pungent-smelling chemical widely used in industries that manufacture building materials and numerous household products. Thus, it may be present in substantial concentrations in indoor environments. Where indoors may formaldehyde be...
by Inspector | Jan 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
What is a home inspection? A home inspection is a visual examination of the home’s major structure, systems, and components that are visible and safely accessible. The inspector should substantially adhere to a standard of practice that outlines what should be...
by Inspector | Jan 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
As a home inspector, I see this issue all the time. When we get a call for an inspection of a new construction home, one of the questions we ask is if the buyer has an agent. Looking back, it seems about half of the buyers we work with do have an agent. Our...
by Inspector | Jan 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
Galvanic corrosion (also known as bimetallic corrosion or dissimilar-metal corrosion) is an electrochemical disintegration that occurs when dissimilar metals come in contact with each other while immersed in an electrolyte. Galvanic corrosion is of major concern...
by Inspector | Jan 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
Veteran Home Inspections was asked to contribute to this article on Redfin: What to Look for When Buying a House If you’ve ever been to an open house or toured a home then you’ve most likely marveled at different home layouts, lamented over beautifully designed...
