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5 POINT CHECKLIST
from this weeks show
1. Roof
GOOD
Shingles laying flat
Proper roof venting
BAD
Lifting
/Curling/Damaged or Missing shingles
Moss
Present
2. Furnace
GOOD
Burners
and Burner Flame – All Burners w/Consistent Blue Flame
Service
History Records Posted on Furnace by Licensed Professional
Venting
Inspection – Power Vent Fan Working
BAD
Rust – Outside or Inside the Unit
Yellow burner flames
Gas
Leaks
Black
Soot
Leaking
Pipes – Water on Pipes & Surrounding Area
3. Electrical
GOOD
Box has a cover
Box is intact
Properly fastened to wall
150
AMP Service or above
Stapled Wires
BAD
Rust or moisture on panel box
Loose Wires
Unfastened Ground
Wires
or bonding
4. Plumbing
GOOD
Water heater free of rust
Shut off valves, supply lines, drain lines free of leaks
BAD
Rust or leaks at water heater
improper electrical connections at water heater
Leaks at water lines, drain lines, sink traps or valves
5. Structure
GOOD
Dry basement walls and floor
properly fastened support posts and beams
Straight foundation walls
BAD
Cracks or moisture on basement walls or floor
Rust on support posts
Rot or damage on carrying beam, sill plate or floor joists
House Detective
HOME INSPECTIONS
House Detective TV
We are very proud to announce our new TV show!
At House Detective, we strive to give you the best service with respect to Home Inspections. We also believe that education is key. Our TV show is designed to give you information on homes that you would not normally get. Our show will take you on tours and show you the lastest in new technologies along with interviews with experts in many fields within the Real Estate and Construction industries.