There are several Mobile Home Parks (MHPs) throughout the North Shore and Sunshine Coast, including Capilano MHP in West Vancouver, The Poplars MHP in Gibsons and Big Maple MHP in Sechelt. A qualified manufactured/mobile home inspector discusses below some of the unique feature of this type of housing. Unique Issues to Manufactured/Mobile Home Mobile homes, […]
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Abstract: Sechelt Home Inspector notes on how to identify when a structural wall has been damaged without adequate support. Serious deflection consequences may result. Photo: The 2×6 exterior wall studs are exposed at the base of the window frame. Structural Attack So the seller needed more light in two rooms on the north side of
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Abstract: Sechelt Home Inspector notes on winterizing exposed exterior water lines on a house using a product commonly referred to as heat tape. Tips on how it works and how best to install it for maximum benefit. Photo: The electrical heat tape can be seen wrapped around the drain line. Since there is no insulation
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Abstract: Sechelt Home Inspector notes on how to reduce a fall or trip hazard in a house. Photo Above: Note that the step down is just beyond the door swing. Built-in Hazard This past week we inspected a ground floor suite. The house an architecturally designed home with many unique features and the expectations were
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Abstract: Sechelt Home Inspector note on how to evaluate the condition of a wooden post or column with a split (>2 cm) in its surface. Photo: Note the spiral log split in the wooden column. There was no indication of movement, bowing or rot. But is the post accepable? An under 20 year old home
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Abstract: Sunshine Coast Home Inspector notes on what causes retaining walls to crack and when it is a serious condition. Top photo: There is a crack in the retaining wall. The crack is wider at the top than the bottom, like due to differntial settlement of the footings. Bottom photo: Viewing the wall along its
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Abstract: Sechelt Home Inspector note on heating a 1980’s cottage. Our buyer was considering purchasing a waterfront property on the inlet side. The house was lightly used. The agent stated that it was a vacation property only, although the house was a built as a complete 4-season residence, with electric baseboard heating. There were minor
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