by Home Standards | Oct 13, 2022 | Basement, Electric, Home Inspections, Video
While doing a home inspection recently, Aaron discovered the resident or their contractor had painted over the electrical panel, making it impossible to open or remove without disturbing the paint and/or drywall. We always recommend you avoid painting the panel for...
by Home Standards | Sep 29, 2022 | Blog, Electric, Home Inspections, News, Safety
Jon recently came across an electrical breaker box that was missing knockout covers. Uncovered spaces in a breaker box are a potential safety hazard and can be fixed by clicking in “knockout covers.” Simple and easy …and VERY important! Safety First!...
by Home Standards | Sep 27, 2022 | Bathrooms, Electric, Home Inspections, Plumbing, Safety
During a recent inspection of a new construction home, Steve discovered an interesting scene. Electrical panels are not allowed to be installed in bath areas by building code for new construction properties. Had this been an older home, it would be...
by Home Standards | Sep 19, 2022 | Attics, Buildings Exterior, Electric, Home Inspections, Insulation, Plumbing, Safety
While inspecting the roof of a 90-year-old home recently, Paul found a few air vents that were improperly flashed. The shingles should go over the sides of the vent to prevent rainwater from getting under the fixture and go into the house. During his home inspection...
by Home Standards | Aug 31, 2022 | Basement, Blog, Electric, Foundation, Home Inspections, Radon, Safety
During a recent home inspection, Steve discovered a very unique radon mitigation system. Radon mitigation is used to reduce radon gas concentrations in buildings. Radon is a significant contributor to environmental radioactivity and has been proven to cause serious...
by Home Standards | Aug 22, 2022 | Buildings Exterior, Electric, Safety
Inspector Aaron discovered the ground wire for an electrical meter was not properly installed. An electrical ground rod is typically located near the main electrical service panel and is often made of either copper or copper-coated steel. In the event of a system...
