by Home Standards | Aug 31, 2022 | Blog, Home Inspections, Safety, Windows
Inspector Paul discovered windows that are lower than 18 inches in this home. Local building code says that fixed or operable windows must include safety glass if the bottom edge is less than 18 inches above the floor. Safety glass is a type of glass specifically...
by Home Standards | Nov 27, 2017 | Newsletters, Steps, Windows
Windows at bottom of stairs ,within 18″ of floor and next to entry doors needs to be tempered glass when installed or replaced. This new construction was not tempered glass.
by Home Standards | Oct 13, 2017 | Bathrooms, Heating and Air, Kitchens, Mold, Windows
Low humidity in the winter can dry noses, skin and throats as well as crack fingertips. Your home can also suffer from overly dry conditions, including wood floors opening up, increase in static electricity, drywall is affected and even pianos can go out of tune....
by Home Standards | Oct 11, 2017 | Bathrooms, Buildings Exterior, Newsletters, Windows
I recently inspected a two-bedroom home with a very large insulated window with a defective thermal seal. I explained to the concerned buyer there was a less expensive alternative to replacement. Insulated or thermal windows are made with two panels of glass...