by Jay Birkholz | Jan 29, 2019 | Home Inspection Tips
What is expansive soil? Expansive soils are fine-particle, clay-based soils that expand in volume when they are exposed to water. Different clay types have different expansive characteristics. Expansion is caused by an electro-chemical attraction between water...
by Jay Birkholz | Jan 14, 2019 | Home Inspection Tips
FAULTY WIRING– Worn or outdated systems and homeowner additions are the most common defects, especially in older homes. Electrical system problems are safety related and require immediate attention. ROOF PROBLEMS– Improperly installed and aged surfaces occur...
by Jay Birkholz | Dec 23, 2018 | Home Inspection Tips
A professional home inspection is a vital part of the home buying process. It allows the buyers to get an in-depth look at every aspect of the home they are considering purchasing. While it may seem like a waste of money to have an expert visit the site and examine...
by Jay Birkholz | Oct 3, 2018 | Home Inspection Tips
The S-trap is no longer allowed Years ago most plumbing codes banned S-trap configurations in favor of P-trap style fixtures. S-traps are no longer used in modern plumbing because on rare occasions with just the right conditions the water can be sucked out of the trap...
by Jay Birkholz | Oct 3, 2018 | Home Inspection Tips
Polybutylene Plumbing by Nick Gromicko and Kenton Shepard Polybutylene (PB) was a plastic manufactured between 1978 and mid-1995 for use as piping in home plumbing systems. It was inexpensive and offered plenty of advantages over other materials, such as flexibility,...
