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Does Your Home have Adequate Ventilation?
Home Buyer's and Home Owner's this is something you are going to want to know.
You are offered guidance from HUD's minimum property standards of how much ventilation your home should have. HUD's standards call for home ventilation to be one square foot of net free vent area for every hundred and fhity square feet of attic floor area or for every three hundred square feet if the ceiling has a vapor barrier. I have done Inspection's and found problem free roof's with far less than the recommended ventilation levels, while some others that appeared to meet HUD'S standards have had horrendous ice problems. Be guided by the rule that says there is no such thing as to having too much ventilation in an attic.
You can read many books, that technical writers have wrote about the venting of attic space's advocating the use of gable vents. Anyone that has taken the time to look and studied this subject will know that no ventilation system, except for continuous soffit and ridge vents, does a complete job of venting an attic. When the home has beet setup useing gable venting the louvers will only function when the wind is blowing against them, and then they only ventilate the attic partially. Even if they are combined with soffit vents, their performance are not all that much better in venting the area.
There are many other types of vents such as cupolas roof vents, fans and turbines or soffit vents alone will not do a thorough job in giving a complete flow of air to the entire area that has been ventilated.
Now on the other hand a balanced combination of soffit and using ridge vents will encourage a continuous air flow wash of every square inch of sheathing where condensation is most likely to occur.
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Have a good one
Dale
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This last Tue. 5 Feb. 2008 I had a Home Inspection schaduled to do at 7:00 A.M. Now wouldn't you know it Mothar Nature decided to give us a preseant of some new snow and ice on that day. She is so nice to us.
Knowing what the weather report was calling for, I knew that I was going have to get up extra early to be there on time, seen this Inspection was about 2 hours away from me in good weather. I had been told the home was vacant so I knew it would be ok to get there early.
Most of the ride there it was 0 visibility, did not know for sure if I was even on the road or not. Could only do about 30 or 35 mph, the plow trucks had not even been out yet to do their thing. Now this home was on top of a mountain road also. Now doesn't that sound like a fun way to start your day out. Will I get to the home safe and sound. I sat in my Jeep waiting for daylight to come so I can start doing the outside part of the Inspection. Will 8:00 a clock comes and I start thinking ok where are my client's, their agent and the saler's agent at.
Will at 9:00 I get a call from one of my client's asking if I am up at the house. Then she tells me that they and their agent along with the saler's agent are all at the bottom of the road to the house, and can't get up it to the house.
So what does one do in this case? Will there was only one thing I could do. I told my client that I would be down to get them all.
Now don't ever let anyone tell ya, that the life of a Home Inspector is boring and not fun.
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Dale
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The weight of Asphalt Shingles
When thinking about the weight of asphalt shingles, all of these components will add to the weight of a shingle. But only some will add strength and durability to them.
Heavier stone can add weight to a asphalt shingle without increasing the life of a shingle. As with a high-profile architectural shingle, the added weight of a extra layer of stabilized asphalt contributes little to the strength of the shingle, unless the manufacturer has applied it to a thicker mat.
The quality of organic asphalt shingles can still be reliably judged from their weight, when comparing shingles they need to be of the same brand and type. The additional weight of the heavier shingle is mostly accounted for by a thicker mat with more soft asphalt saturant. Pure asphalt will typically add 25 to 30 pounds per square.
Now weight is not generally a good basis for doing a comparison of fiberglass shingles. Additional weight of a heavier fiberglass shingle is accounted for primarily by additional hard, stabilized asphalt. If too much mineral filler is used in the hard coating asphalt it can make the shingle brittle and it's more likely to crack, despite the added weight.
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Dale
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Exhibits in Lebanon fun for the family!
A Backpacker's Photographic Perspective of Asia: This is an exhibit of work by Stephen Anderson. It will be going on through 30 Jan. 2008 in Suite 104 of the underground gallery at Artful Things at 2 Whipple Place in Lebanon. Free, Information - 603-448-5100
Exhibit of Upper Vally Ship Modelers Guild in Lebanon, Will be going on through 28 Feb. 2008 in the Main Rotunda display cases at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. Hours are from 6:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. For Information 802-649-3048
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Goings on in Sullivan County, Sunday 20 Jan. 2008
In Charlestown
The Historical Society will be meeting at 2:00 P.M. in the Community Room under Silsby Library, the program is going to be on the Boston Post Cane. This event is open to the public.
On Monday 21 Jan. 2008
In Claremont
The Volunteers at the Arrowhead Recreation Area, are going to be hosting a special benefit for the Claremont Skateboard Park Fund. There will be Tubing offered from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., all the proceeds from the lift ticket sales will be going toward's the Skateboard Park. Children and Adults can tube for two hours for just $7.00 each. What a fun family day out you can have. Call the Claremont Park and Recreation Department at 603-542-7019 for more details on this event.
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Dale
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I'm Dale Baker,owner and operator of Baker Home Inspection and Consulting Service.
Serving home buyers and sellers.I help open the door to your home security.Certified Home Inspector. Training: Graduated from Foley Belsaw Institute,Advanced Home Inspection course with Profession Home Inspection Institute.
95 Hours. or more Continuing education courses a year.U.S. Small Business Administration Certificate for completing Small Business Primer.
The inspection that I do, is a visual examination of the physical structure(exterior and interior) from the top of the chimney to the basement floor,and all systems and visual components in between.
My reputation is important to me.You can be certain that I want to perform an inspection we will both be proud of. ( Total Dedication and Loyalty to my Clients,Only! ) Confidential Representation to You Only. Your report in your hands with in 48 hours.I hope you will be added to my list of savvy and satisfied home buyers. Call or e-mail me directly for more information or to schedule an inspection.
I take a progressive approach to your home inspection so you will have the information that you will need to determine if your potential home is the right one for you and your family! I will look at it as if some one in my family was going to live there.
I do not pay real estate agents,brokers or any other person(s) for referring me to their clients nor do I pay them money to be listed as a preferred provider.
I am not in the business of home repair and do not benefit financially from the repair of any defects noted in my inspection report.
My company is locally owned and is not a franchise. Areas of Expertise: Existing homes,new homes,manufactured homes.
I abide by NACHI's Code of Ethics. I follow NACHI's Standard of Practice. I have taken NACHI'S Standards of Practice Quiz. All Safety Concerns will be addressed immediately. You can count on me to listen to your concerns about your Home Inspection.
A home inspection by Dale will give you peace of mind, so you and your family can enjoy the things you like to do!
When it's time for Your Home Inspection. Call Baker Home Inspection and Consulting to schedule, Your Home Inspection.
Phone: 603-826-4207
Cell: 603-477-8072
I hold the Number One spot on the overall first page for New Hampshire Real Estate Professional's and the Number One spot on the New Hampshire and Vermont Home Inspector's page's here in the ActiveRain Real Estate and Networking blogging community!
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I use only high-tech inspection equipment.I maintain a high-tech office environment with state-of-the-art computers,copiers and high-end printers! I produce comprehensive,high quality computerized reports with digital photos! Knowledge is power and my inspections give you the facts you need to be an informed buyer. You will learn which items may need attention and whether something is a major concern or simply cosmetic.
Although not required, it would be good that you attend the inspection so that you can get a clear explanation of the condition of the structure, observe the systems. The typical home inspection takes approximately 2-3 hours depending on the size and condition of the house.
As a buyer,you should require an inspection at the time you make a formal offer.Make sure the Purchase and Sales Agreement( Contract )you are signing has an home inspection contingency.Then,arrange for me or an inspector of your choosing to inspect the property.Following this you should pay close attention to the inspection report.If you arent comfortable with what I find,you should ask that the seller correct the problems before your closing,negotiate a lower purchase price or obtain better terms to compensate.
Let me inject some age old reality. As many good and ethical Real Estate Listing and Buyer Agents as there are out there a few ruin it for the rest. My experience has shown that when Real Estate Agents try rushing the inspector,start disputing the inspector's findings while on site,question the inspector's work at the site or off, I am left with the feeling that they are truely NOT representing you the Buyer but are more interested in the sale and commission! Even Agents with many years of experience. In my opinion,a good Buyer Agent will support his or her's client's wishes and if an inspector finds problems with a property the Buyer Agent should achnowledge such,not dispute it! If problems exist,what's there to dispute?
Is your Buyer Agent representing YOU Only or Not? Stay sharp and good luck! Getting a home inspection? Good idea.
But don't forget to get a neighborhood inspection too. Let www.NeighborhoodEnvironmental.com research your city and send you a report which includes everything from the status of local hazardous waste sites to health risks specific to your neighborhood.
Konwledge is Your Power For The Freedom of a Worry- Free Home!
SPECIAL NOTE TO U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL: If you are a veteran returning from a tour of duty in Iraq or Afghanistan, it is my honor to inspect your new stateside home - with the full amount of services offered by my company - with $75.00 off my fee. Please arrange for this special just for you at the time that you set up the appointment for the inspection.
The Top 5 Areas of inspection: Roof Structure, Foundatation/Structure/Drainage,Heating/Cooling,Electrical,Plumbing.
Electrical Accessible wiring from the Street to the Meter and Service Panel; Main Disconnect and Service Amperage, Electrical Panels, Breakers and / or Fuses, Grounding and Bonding, GFCI's and AFCI's
Some good Websites: www.firesafet.gov , www.homesafetcounil.org , www.nh.gov , www.epa.gov , www.chasetoppers.com
www.repair-home.com , Cool Home Search tool, www.HomeScoutReport.net , Student Conservation Association , www.thesca.org
List of some of my Baker Home Inspection Eyes For Today- Blog topic's your going to find at my little ole Blogging Homestead!
This is just the tip of the Iceberg of topic's!
You will find over 500 blog post, as of 14 June 2009!
02/17/2009 Do Homebuyer's need a Home Inspection?-Baker Home Inspection Eyes For Today I'll be adding links, to some of my posts written for First Time Home Buys, and folks that are even buying their second home. To maker easyer for you to find them (the links will open in a new window): Dale's News Report- Pre-1980 Structures Dale's News Report- After You receive Your Inspection Report Dale's News Report- Come along on a Home Inspection with me Dale's News Report- This could very will light up your life - or end it Dale's News Report- Lets talk about the upstairs guard rail Dale's News Report- Lets take a look at the Vegetation Dale's News Report- Lets take a look at a Tree in the Fall Zone Dale's News Report- Does the yard have a Negative Dale's News Report- Heres what I found with the Exterior Trim Dale's News Report- What will we find around the Coverd Porch Area Dale's News Report- A Basement and Crawlspace Inspection Dale's News Report- Lets take a look at the two Chimneys I have also created the Home Inspector's Knowledge network.
(If your going to be relocating to anywere around the San Antonio, Texas, Hill Country area. I would recommend, that you use my good friend Carl Winters - owner of Complete Inspection Service, to do your Home Inspection. You can find him here in the ActiveRain Real Estate Networking community. His username is: realestestateinspector. Carl is a very upstanding guy. Be sure to visit Carl and Ceil's blog home, they both write really fine posts that you can learn a wide range of information from. And you sure will not find anyone that knows The Texas Hill Country better than the both of them do. You have my word on that!) (Also if you are thinking of relocating to the Texas Hill Country, and you should need to get ahold of the best Septie Guy in the area! Then you'll want to call David Winters, owner of Septic / All Por Pumping 830-935-2477, They are #1 in the #2 Business! -You have my word on that!) Charlestown New Hampshire Website Vermont Institute of Natural Science Website
02/15/2009 What are AFCI Breakers?-Baker Home Inspection Eyes For Today
02/14/2009 Before Closeing on that Dream Home-Baker Home Inspection Eyes For Today
02/14/2009 New Construction Attic-Baker Home Inspection Eyes For Today
02/14/2009 New Construction - Baker Home Inspection Eyes For Today
02/09/2009 Causes of Roof Ice Dams Baker Home Inspection Eyes For Today
02/07/2009 Bad Receptacle Baker Home Inspection Eyes For Today
02/07/2009 Roof Ice Dams Baker Home Inspection Eyes For Today
02/07/2009 Crawl Space Hidden Hazards Baker Home Inspection Eyes For Today
02/06/2009 Baker Home Inspection Eyes For Today Bad Circuit Breaker
02/04/2009 Baker Home Inspection Eyes For Today Electric Service Panel- Part 1
02/03/2009 Baker Home Inspection Eyes For Today Electric Service Panel- Part 2
02/01/2009 Baker Home Inspection Eyes For Today Hot Water Tank (Part 4)
01/31/2009 Baker Home Inspection Eyes For Today Hot Water Tank (Part 3)
01/31/2009 Baker Home Inspection Eyes For Today Hot Water Tank (Part 2)
01/29/2009 Baker Home Inspection Eyes For Today Hot Water Tank (Part 1)
01/28/2009 Baker Home Inspection Eyes For Today: Downspouts
01/27/2009 Baker Home Inspection Eyes For Today: Things that happen today- 27 Jan.
01/26/2009 Baker Home Inspection Eyes For Today: Roof Aged Covering
01/25/2009 Baker Home Inspection Eyes For Today: Roof Soft Spots
01/25/2009 Baker Home Inspection Eyes For Today: A Safety Issue Cover Plate
01/25/2009 Baker Home Inspection Eyes For Today: Down with Horse Tax!
01/24/2009 Baker Home Inspection Eyes For Today - Sump Pump
NH: Charlestown, South Charlestown, North Charlestown, Unity, Claremont, Newport, North Newport, Sunapee, New London, Keene.
Cornish, South Cornish, Plainfield, Lebanon, Enfield, West Canaan, Canaan, Orange.
North Walpole, Walpole, Langdon, Alstead, Acworth, Lempster.
VT: Springfield, North Springfield, Ludlow, Bellows Falls, Rockingham, Windsor.
My service area is constantly expanding. Plesase e-mail for the most recent information.
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Dale,thanks for being so thorugh with our home inspection.We will definitely pass along your card to others we know. Thanks for such a detailed report. Best of luck and thanks again.
Dave T. Home buyer
Dale, I like the report you did for us it was vevry good and the photos help a lot thank you.
Sam H. Home Buyer
Dale Thank you so very much for your service. I am definitely going to refer you to everyone I know or meet that is purchasing a home. I feel like you truly did your job by pointing out anything and everything that was a problem or could be a potential problem.
I also really appreciate the maintenance list. Those are things that are very important to a first time home buyer. I had a lot of make sure of this and look at this and check on that from family and friends. They all love me very much and want to help me make the very best decisions possible. My family have look the report over and are completely satisfied! Once again thank you Dale so much. You really made me feel much better and incredibly well informed going into the purchase of this home.
Thank You Again Anne
Dale My wife and I want thank you so very much for the home inspection report you did for us. The report and photos saved us some money. You did a very good job for us. We will tell all of our friends that think about buying a home to use you for a home inspection and how you helped us.
Bob and Anne J.
Dale, We want to thank you from our harts for the very thorugh home inspection you just did for us. Your report has gave us so much peace of mind. We are going to buy the house. We will definitely tell all of our friends about you. And how you worked so hard on the inspection of our home.
Tommy and Deb K.
Hi Dale
Thank you for the very thorough inspection of the house. Especially taking the time to check the roof very closely. The most alarming point seemed to be the electrical. As you probably know better than anyone, electrical problems are a very huge safety risk.
Again, thank you Dale for the fine inspection job you did, although we did not get to meet you personally, we enjoyed reading the detailed report and we will recommend your services to anyone in the future.
Jeffrey
Hi Dale
I want every one to know we where very impressed with the aervice you provided us inspecting our new home. Dale found a number of issues that could have been our problem to correct, after the closing that would have cost us a lot to fix. We would enthusiastically endorse employing Dale for any home inspection you would need.
Frank J.
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