Accurate Home Inspection of Atlanta

This is the second in a series of Tech Tips on lead-based paint. This Tech Tip describes the methods used to determine if lead exists in a paint. Lead-based paint is defined as any paint, varnish, stain, or other applied coating that has at least 1 milligram of lead per square centimeter (mg/cm2)...

INFORMATION By AJCHOMEFINDER.COM When condominium sales across metro Atlanta hit the wall in 2009, Ryan Plantz had a front row seat. He had been condo shopping the year before but didn't see what he wanted in his price range, so he watched and waited for the market to tank. It didn't take long. I...

The ICC which governs muncicpality codes where trying to push a nation wide code for fire sprinklers in two story residential dwellings. This was shot down. Many states adopted these codes. In a growing trend that many say will save even more lives than smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors,...

It's usually considered an advantage to have a tight home; limiting air movement through the building envelope means you don't lose the air you've paid to heat, right?But what about all those sweaty, smelly bodies, human and dog, especially wet dog? Easy answer! Just take a shower/put him out ‘ti...

DECKS: life expectancy of a deck is 10 to 15 years. Since deck building started about 30 years ago, there are many existing decks that are past their useful life. Deck maintenance is often overlooked as well. Decks are exposed to the elements, which can cause damage. It's important that decks are...

Backdrafting is the reverse flow of gas in the flues of fuel-fired appliances that results in the intrusion of combustion byproducts into the living space. Many fuel-fired water heaters and boilers use household air and lack an induced draft, which makes them especially vulnerable to backdraftin...

Check Out our webpage Atlantas #1 Inspection Service!     www.FindmeanInspector.com 1. Improperly compacted backfill and fill present around the foundation All backfill and fill should be placed in 6″ to 8″ layers and tamped for proper compaction. This could allow items like the driveway, sidewal...

Atlanta Inspection Service. http://www.findmeaninspector.com 404 680-4578 People have been attempting to control heat and ventilation since prehistoric times.  Over the many centuries, the technology of heating has advanced from simple attempts to keep the body warm to very sophisticated systems....

 Electrical Service Panels Electrical panels are boxes that house circuit breakers, which are are safety devices that stop the electrical current if it exceeds the safe level for some portion of the home electrical system.   Safety  Many people, even experienced electricians, have been killed or ...

Deck Framing International Building Code and International Residential Code. More than a million decks are built and replaced each year in the United States. While decks are a popular feature of many homes, the construction and safety of decks have become a real concern within the building indust...