Abstract: Halfmoon Bay home inspector note on polybutylene piping, a product that has been discontinued from use. If you have it, your insurance company needs to know about it and they can advise you what to do about it. Photo: Polybutylene domestic potable water lines are grey in colour and will be stamped along their …
Abstract: Halfmoon Bay Home Inspector note on water water stains. Are they serious or not? Photo: Note the water stain on the particle board to the left side of the electrical panel. Litmus Testing with Particle Board Particle board is essentially sawdust mixed with epoxy, then compressed under an industrial hot press. It is used …
Abstract: Halfmoon Bay Home Inspector notes on lot influences on property purchase decision. Photo: Wood siding destroyed by pests. Our inspection property was located just off Redrooffs Road, on the water side. The water side houses are generally called ‘high bank’ properties; that is, they are indeed waterfront but the access to the beach is …
Photo: 50 year old rough cut logs used on exterior wall. Beautiful aged patina complete with log splits, cracked chinking, weather damage. Authentic, warm and cozy. Abstract: Halfmoon Bay Home Inspector note on insulating a log house. After an inspection of a log home, the prospective buyer will call us to discuss the report and …
Abstract: Halfmoon Bay Home Inspector notes on homes that are close to the high water line. We discuss preparations in the event of a flood event. Photo: Water pumps and hoses are stored in the crawl space. They are ready to be deployed in case of high water levels force water into the basement or …