CSST - Corrugated Stainless Steel Gas Lines have been used in residential property since the mid 1990's. After being installed in over 100,000 homes in the North Texas regain, experts started noticing that homes with CSST gas lines installed were more prone to fires related to gas leaks at near by lightening strikes. This prompted code changes to be made to help lower the … [Read more...]
How To Test GFCI Receptacles
This is Paul Ferris with A-Action Realty Inspection Services, welcome to Plano, Texas in another episode of Things you should be doing as a homeowner but probably aren't. Today I'm going to talk to you about ground fault circuit interrupter devices or you may know it as GFCI Outlet. … [Read more...]
Carbon Monoxide Hazard With Water Heater
Rich Parker here with A-Action Realty Inspection Services. Today I am performing a home inspection in Mabank, Texas that was built in the 90’s. I'm up in the attic, so I don't have the best lighting, but there is something I want you to see. The water heater and both furnaces are installed in the attic. … [Read more...]
Inspecting Your Home or Business for Water Damage
Most home or business owners assume that water damage prevention is much more difficult than it really is. Fortunately, all it really takes is regular inspections and maintenance of both the exterior and interior of a home or business to greatly reduce any chances of costly water damage. For additional help or information with water damage prevention, any qualified contractor … [Read more...]
Your House Is Only As Strong As Its Foundation
You want your home to last a lifetime, and that's only possible if it stands on a strong foundation. Your basement walls have a tough job. They must support the house, withstand the pressure of the earth around them, and keep out moisture which can lead to deterioration, mold, and mildew. Your basement walls may already be showing signs of age, in which case you will want … [Read more...]