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| Solving the Problem of Standing Water on the PropertySolving the Problem of Standing Water on the Property By: Barry Stone Dear Barry, We were about to make an offer on a home but are apprehensive because of standing water beneath the building. The seller plans to install French drains on the property, but I have three questions: What are French drains? Do you believe they will solve the... |
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Steam Heat
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| Steam HeatSteam Heat By: Barry Stone Dear Barry, We are purchasing a 1910, 3-story home. Our home inspector said the house was previously heated by steam but has been converted to hot water. The problem, he says, is that the pipes were not changed. He explained that pipes intended for steam are not the same diameter as those installed for hot water... |
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| Termination of DrainpipeTermination of Drainpipe By: Barry Stone Dear Barry, In a recent column, you stated that the drainpipe for a water heater must terminate at the exterior of a building, even when the water heater is installed in a garage. As a building inspector, I should point out that the code section which says the drain shall extend to the outside of.. |
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| The Ethics of Inspector ReferralsThe Ethics of Inspector Referrals By: Barry Stone Dear Barry, Before buying my home, I called a home inspector who was highly recommended. As it turned out, he was booked too far in advance, but he recommended another home inspector by name. I trusted this as a reliable referral. But since moving in, major problems with my plumbing and... |
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| The Hazards of Urea Formaldehyde FoamThe Hazards of Urea Formaldehyde Foam By: Barry Stone Dear Barry, The insulation within our walls is made with urea formaldehyde foam. Now we're concerned about the safety implications of this material when we decide to sell the house. What is our obligation? Disclosure? Removal? Abatement of some kind? Etc.? -- Stuart Dear Stuart, Your.. |
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| The Importance of a Home InspectorThe Importance of a Home Inspector On that final walk-through before signing the papers and taking possession of their brand new house, observant buyers will catch paint drips and scratches on a hardwood floor. Thorough buyers will know to check all the doors to make sure that they open and close tightly. Very thorough buyers will check... |
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