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Inspect THIS!! 407 628 4405 May 2011
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CEPA, a sister company of Certified Building Inspectors, provides Mold, Radon and Lead testing for both Residential and Commercial properties.
Commercially we also provide Environmental Phase One Assessments and Transaction Screenings.
Through our services, clients stay informed of environmental issues which may currently pose potential health risks or could later create financial distress for a future buyer or lender.
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Florida Licenced Inspectors
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 The Florida Association of Building Inspectors
Also members of:
International Code Council
National Association
of Home Inspectors
 Orlando Regional Realtor Association
And accredited with:
The Better Business Bureau
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Attend The Inspection |
"It is always a good idea to attend the home inspection. The 2 to 4 hour of the inspection will give you time to talk to your home inspector about the issues they might be finding during the inspection. The inspector can also give you maintenance and improvement tips to help you keep your home healthy. All this knowledge can come in handy."
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Out There
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No massage setting?
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Electrical Double Tap?
WHAT THE HECK IS A DOUBLE TAP?
In order to perform a proper electrical evaluation, home inspectors must remove the electrical panel covers on every accessible electrical panel box. Besides other concerns, inspectors look for breakers that have two (or more) wires attached.
The problem with multiple wiring is that additional wiring could put a substantial electrical demand on the breaker. Breakers will "nusiance trip" if excessive amperage passes thru them - this prevents overheating and reduces the chance of fire. Also, most breakers are NOT designed to have two wires screwed under a single wire clamp. This could result in loose connections, overheating at the connections and electrical arcing at the screw connection.
The solutions - Add another overload protection device so each wire has it's own breaker or, add a spe
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cial tandem breaker with two screw clamps. Usually the easiest and best repair is the "Pig Tail". The offending wires simply get disconnected from the circuit breaker, connected to a single wire with a wire nut, and that single wire gets connected to the circuit breaker. Now, I know what you're thinking: "What's so tough about that?" The answer is nothing.
**Double tapped wiring is ok if the circuit breaker is designed for two wires. If a circuit breaker is designed for two wires, it will say so right on the circuit breaker, and the terminal of the circuit breaker will be designed to hold two wires in place.
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PONDING OF LARGE VOLUMES OF WATER ON FLAT OR LOW-SLOPE ROOFS
Although not as common as asphalt single roofs, builtup roofing is commonly found over additions and other low-slope or flat applications. In fact, most office buildings warehouses and industrial properties have a torch-on or tar-and-gravel roof surface. Not always pretty to look at, this type of roof is quite versatile. However, like most roofing systems, the main cause of surface failure is the effects of the Florida sun and severe weather conditions. All flat roofs should have a slight slope to ensure water runs off the surface.
Inspectors often find puddles of water on a roof, indicating improper drainage. Small amounts of water for a short time are acceptable, but, the problem is that many roof surfaces cannot tolerate the strain of the additional weight of standing water. Secondly, a membrane failure under any large volume of water could have devastating results inside the building. Your inspector should be able to determine how long water has been on the roof (it should not exceed 72 hours) and he may be able to identify concerns regarding slope, weight or other damage.
If re-sloping is difficult (or most-likely impossible), a new surface drain or skupper may have to be added.
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It's Not Just A Day Off
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Never Forget - Ever Honor
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With more than 80,000 inspections and over 35 years serving all of Central Florida, Certified has seen a lot of changes, and we've vested ourselves in our community. We're a locally owned and operated (Brick and Mortar) company, not a franchise, nor some "Fly By Night" organization. We're very proud of our lengthy tenure and;
"We're proud to be your neighbor."
Coleman Budd Jr. President Certified Building Inspectors
407-628-4405
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