Reuben's Home Inspection Blog
Home inspection topics in the Minneapolis / Saint Paul area.
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2009
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James Hardie lap siding is great product, but it only performs as well as it's installed. I've heard a few complaints about this product from various home buyers, mostly anecdotal evidence about how the material deteriorates, but I've found improper installations on every damaged section of sid...
08/24/2009
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Fogged windows can be a real... nuisance (no bad puns today). Fogged glass makes windows look constantly dirty, and some windows get so cloudy that you can't even see through them. These windows will also have a lower insulating value, but not by much. While replacing the window is usually m...
08/17/2009
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The question I get from home buyers that always makes me chuckle: "Can I be there for part of the inspection?" I want the buyer there for the whole thing! Whenever possible. It allows me to focus on their particular concerns, it lets me tailor the report to their needs, and it helps them to ...
08/10/2009
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Sediment traps might have more slang terms than any other component in a home; Drip, Drip Leg, Drip Tee, Drip Elbow, Sediment Tee, Dirt Tee, Dirt Leg, Dirt Pocket, Drip Pocket.... you get my point. These names all refer to a short length of pipe installed on the gas piping to an appliance that i...
08/03/2009
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Home inspection topics in the Minneapolis / Saint Paul area.