http://www.charlottenchomeinspector.com Charlotte Home Inspector Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina recently taught a CE class for the Superior School of Real Estate in Charlotte North Carolina entitled “What’s Bugging You” This is a new elective offered by the Charlotte Real Estate School. It covers the standard NC termite letter or WDIR (Wood Destroying Insect Report) […]
Charlotte Inspector Teaches About Carpenter Ants
July 8th, 2009 · No Comments
Tags: carpenter ants · Termites
The Quest For Great Drinking Water
July 8th, 2009 · No Comments
Americans spend millions of dollars on the water they drink, and not just for bottles of Evian. We spend countless dollars each year in search of just the right home water treatment system. In fact, according to an association that monitors water quality, one out of every ten Americans now uses a home water treatment […]
Tags: Future Trends · Going Green · Selling Your Home
Charlotte Inspector Reveals How To Make Your Garage Great!
July 8th, 2009 · No Comments
Because a garage door can occupy almost 30 percent of a home’s front exterior, more homeowners are paying attention to that large, square attached or next to their home. Many garages are getting an update, for both design and energy-efficiency purposes. And homeowners are finding that once a garage is more energy-efficient, there are unexpected […]
Tags: Future Trends · Garage · Going Green · Home Improvement · Remodeling
Charlotte Inspector Tells Best Way To Remove Exterior Paint
July 8th, 2009 · No Comments
There are a few different methods for removing outdoor paint. Depending on the overall project, you’ll either want to remove all of the old paint or remove enough of it to allow a new coat of paint to adhere without the risk of chipping. If the painted surface is wood: When refinishing a wooden deck […]
Tags: Home Improvement · House Cleaning · Maintenance · Remodeling
Charlotte Inspector Tells How To Find A P-Trap If It Is Not Visible
June 26th, 2009 · No Comments
http://www.homeinspectioncarolina.com During a recent home inspection in Waxhaw NC, a Charlotte inspector found a drain on a tub that had been added where the p trap was not visible. The problem on the home inspection is that there is no p trap visible. You could not find it without tearing up the floors. The builder […]
Tags: Plumbing Issues
Charlotte Inspetor Tells You How To Know When You Need A New Roof
June 19th, 2009 · No Comments
While performing a home inspection in Chantilly, a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina, Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin noticed a roof that was in need of replacement. How do you know when you need a new roof? The following are some things that home inspectors typically look for. Leaking roofs, poor drainage, and clogged gutters […]
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Charlotte Home Inspector Tells How To Avoid A Dielectric Connection
June 18th, 2009 · No Comments
Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin recently inspected a house that had two different types of plumbing pipes in use. Fortunatuately the Charlotte homeowner did not have them connected directy to each other or he would have had a dielectric connection. What is a dielectric connection and how do you avoid it? If you put two […]
Tags: Plumbing Issues
Gastonia Home Inspector Finds A Buried Oil Tank
June 18th, 2009 · No Comments
http://www.homeinspectioncarolina.com While performing a home inspection in Gastonia NC, Gastonia home inspector Prestion Sandlin found a buried fuel oil tank. What are the dangers associated with buried oil tanks? Buried oil tanks raise increasing environmental, safety, legal and economic concerns for home owners and home buyers because oil leaks underground or even within buildings can […]
Tags: Environmental Hazards
Gastonia Home Inspector Finds Termites
June 18th, 2009 · No Comments
Subterranean termites live in underground colonies or in moist secluded areas aboveground that can contain up to 2 million members. They build distinctive “mud tubes” to gain access to food sources and to protect themselves from open air. Termite colonies are organized into castes depending on tasks — workers, soldiers and reproductives. The characteristics of […]
Tags: Crawlspace Issues · Termites
Smart Grid Speaks To Charlotte Consumers
June 3rd, 2009 · No Comments
You may have heard recent news stories about investment in an electrical Smart Grid, but wondered, “What’s so smart about it?” Loosely defined, “Smart Grid” is a term used to describe investments and upgrades to the nation’s electrical grid, making it function more efficiently and in a more environmentally-sensitive manner. We all understand the effect […]
Tags: Energy Saving · Future Trends · Going Green