2 min readRealtor ResourceEmergency Heat Strips and Why HVAC Contractors Sometimes Disable ThemDuring a Clayton Home Inspection, I test several heating and air conditioning functions. One of those functions is Emergency Heat strips....
2 min readRealtor ResourceWhen was GFCI Protection Required?I commonly receive questions and comments during a home inspection surrounding Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection...
2 min readRealtor ResourceDealing with Damaged, Modified or Altered Roof TrussesDamage commonly occurs during construction due to transport and handling of trusses (see photos of typical damage). Any damage is...
1 min readRealtor ResourceWhere and When Are Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Required?Smoke detectors. Since June of 2001: At least one smoke detector on each habitable floor in a home. Smoke detectors required in each...
1 min readRealtor ResourceWhat Exterior Grading?Exterior grading refers to the slope of the ground from the foundation of the house outward. Per North Carolina building code, lots must...