Home inspection mold

28 Feb

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Bathroom Design - Recognizing And Removing Mold Is The First Step …
There are certain safety precautions that should be followed when cleaning out a concentrated area of mold infestation. Since mold spores travel through the air, it’s important to protect the rest of your home when treating an area. These simple precautions can keep you … The bathroom is more susceptible to mold because of the near constant dampness, so when you decide to makeover your bathroom be sure to do the appropriate inspections to insure that no mold is present. … read more…

Protect Your Home From Damage with Basement Waterproofing in …
Kill any existing mold and mildew by washing with a solution of household bleach and water, consisting of no more than one cup of bleach in one gallon of water. Next, remove any efflorescence, a powdery white deposit found on many concrete … leaky basement into a beautiful living space. To learn more, visit www.zinsser.com. Courtesy of ARAcontent. Visit www.kerfininspections.com for information and assistance with home inspections in the Chicago, Lockport IL area. … read more…

The Attic » Blog Archive » Clean Black Mold on ceiling
Before you plan the creation of a black roof mold cleanup, first check all the ceilings in your home and survey the damage. If there is only one or two rooms, we say, in the basement and attic, you might want to buckle down to work and the work themselves want to … You may have to shell out have a few hundred dollars for a plumber onethorough inspection and repair, but well worth the extra cost, if it is to ensure your health. Scrubs Final Fantasy Versus Documentaries … read more…

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Natural Black Mold Removal
Those who would opt for natural mold removal might be environmentally conscious or might not trust the chemicals in regular cleaners used against mold. They are cautious with good reason. Many of the … read more…

Mold In You Home
Any type of household mold can create serious health risks to you and your family. So any time you see mold growing on the surface of concrete, make sure you take immediate action to remedy the situat… read more…

Making Repairs To Ready Your Home For Sale
Before a buyer considers your home seriously, it must meet his needs in many ways. It must be a suitable neighborhood, commuting distance, size, layout, etc. If most of these needs are met, the buyer … read more…

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Voting Question: Looking at a short sale house, the bank made me sign a mold disclosure. Is this a common practice?
Here is the information I received from the realtor…”THE AGENT SAID THE HOME WAS WINTERIZED AND IN THE PROCESS THE SUMP PUMP WAS DISCONECTED- THEY DO NOT KNOW IF ANY MOISTURE OCCURED OR EVEN IF THERE IS MOLD- BECAUSE THEY DO NOT KNOW OR HAVE NOT HAD A MOLD INSPECTION, THEY WANT ANYONE LOOKING AT THE HOME TO BE AWARD THAT THERE COULD BE A POSSIBILITY - NOTHING HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED -”
What do you think?

Voting Question: Please Help. I am stuck. I have tried to give you all my thoughts but you still never helped. So Please help?
1. ASHI standards require a home inspector to identify and
describe the type of structure and materials of construction
before
A. testing systems scientifically.
B. evaluating each system.
C. establishing value.
D. reporting remaining usefulness.
2. A good place to begin an interior structure inspection is the
A. garage. C. basement.
B. attic. D. plumbing system.
3. Surface molds and sapstain fungi discolor wood paneling
A. and are the most common cause of wood decay.
B. but don’t cause structural damage.
C. but exist only in very dry conditions.
D. and cause a burned or charred appearance on wood surfaces.
4. To be properly vented, the foundation should have one vent for every _______ square feet
of floor space.
A. 50 C. 500
B. 150 D. 1500
5. The primary horizontal load-bearing component in a floor frame is the
A. jack stud. C. beam or girder.
B. brick pier. D. sill plate.
6. The slope of a roof is
A. the length of a rafter from the top plate to the ridge.
B. generally expressed as a percent.
C. the ratio between the units of run and units of rise of a roof.
D. determined by measuring the total height of the building.
7. One improper construction method that can result in structural weakness is
A. the use of kiln-dried lumber in structural components.
B. grading soil to direct runoff away from the structure.
C. retention of topsoil and trees on the home site.
D. construction of artificial terraces using debris and backfill.
8. Stairs are considered hazardous when
A. the height of the risers varies by more than 3/8 inch.
B. the width of the treads does not strictly comply with codes.
C. risers are less than 73/4 inches high.
D. they’re covered with carpeting.
9. Two common cosmetic flaws in gypsum wallboard include popping nails and
A. header cracks. C. sagging ceilings.
B. termite cavities. D. brown water stains.
10. Which of the following statements about dehumidifiers is true?
A. Dehumidifiers automatically dispose of water produced by their operation.
B. Dehumidifiers should have automatic shutoff devices to prevent overflow.
C. Dehumidifiers are usually found in the attic.
D. Dehumidifiers are the best method for fail-safe moisture control in basements.
11. Structural failure in a roof may be due to
A. the presence of a vapor barrier between the attic floor and the ceiling below.
B. too little span between supporting members.
C. cuts made in rafters or trusses for addition of components such as stairways and fans.
D. use of dried wood for structural members.
12. A horizontal supporting member placed between two opposite rafters is called a
A. collar tie. C. chord.
B. ridge. D. jack rafter.
13. The term live load refers to the
A. weight of the structural components only.
B. weight of the occupants and furnishings.
C. weight of the foundation walls.
D. total weight of the entire structure.
14. A load-bearing horizontal component over a wall opening is called a
A. header. C. sill plate.
B. stud. D. wall joist.
15. Sagging in floor joists is typically caused by
A. oversized joists.
B. undersized joists.
C. improper nailing of sub-flooring.
D. improper moisture content of the wood.
16. Brick ties in brick veneer walls allow for
A. water drainage. C. expansion.
B. air circulation. D. inspection.
17. While inspecting a masonry foundation, you find evidence of “efflorescence.” This is
probably due to
A. leftover residue from construction.
B. too much lime in the concrete.
C. fungus.
D. water seepage.
18. Your inspection report does not need to include information on
A. steepness of roof pitch.
B. adequacy and condition of flashing.
C. condition of solar heating system equipment.
D. type and condition of gutters and downspouts.
19. Bulging of exterior walls usually results in
A. sagging of windows.
B. a rise in the main floor beam.
C. settling of corner posts.
D. sagging of the ridge board.
20. The structural technique that includes long vertical studs running from the sill plate to the
second floor roof frame is called _______ framing.
A. platform C. balloon
B. vertical D. post

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