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American Society of Home Inspectors
(ASHI)
The American Society of Home Inspectors® is a national professional
organization of home inspector's with members throughout the United States and
Canada. |
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Trial
transcripts Very interesting reading. This
is what can happen when the inspection company is to cozy with the real
estate industry. This is why its important to contract an independent home
inspector and not one suggested by your Realtor.
The House From Hell.
This website was
established to tell the story of our misfortune in purchasing our "Dream
Home".
We hope that others don't have to experience the same nightmare that our
family has had to endure.
31 Lawsuits Against One Home Inspector
If you're a home-buyer and you have a problem with an inspector, your
only choice may be to go to court. The following report by Team 4
investigator Paul Van Osdol first aired May 18, 2004, on Channel 4
Action News at 6 p.m.
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Ten
Things Your Real Estate Broker Won't Tell You
Information for buyers and sellers. Pay special attention to
number 7. This again illustrates the
need for an independent home inspector. |
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Independent
Home Inspectors of North America
Independent Home Inspectors of North America is a professional
organization dedicated to helping prospective homebuyers become aware of
the conflict between the real estate industry and the home inspection
industry. Absolute Home Inspections is proud to be an independent home
inspector. Let me protect you, the buyer! |
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NJ Homeguide.com - NJ's Ultimate Home
Resource
This award-winning site features how-to articles for buyers, sellers, Realtors®
and a 23 page For Sale by Owner (FSBO) tutorial. Whether you're looking for a
new home, financing, real estate books, mortgage calculators or lots of free
stuff, you'll find it here! |
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How to Prevent
the Construction of Nightmare New Homes
Interesting and fun reading. Copy and paste the address below to your
browser
http://www.weeklywire.com/ww/archives/columns/nash_ol-helter_shelter.html |
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Unbiased, Expert Advise From The
House Detective.
Home
Inspection is an important topic in your lives because it is one of the only
protections you have when purchasing your next home. Let's face it, most of
us don't know a lot about the physical structure and electrical systems
which make up our dwellings. Let me help you understand this process and
answer the questions
you have about your home. You'll find it all here.
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 All wells in the State of New Jersey must be tested prior to the sale of the
property. If you have question about the New Jersey Private Well Testing
Act just click on the above link.
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Reducing
The Fire Hazard in Aluminum-Wired Homes
Description of methods to reduce the
fire hazards of aluminum-wired homes. Extensive research, experience, and
expert resources are cited. This report is based on twenty years of
investigation and testing of aluminum wire branch circuit connections.
Included are investigations of in-home performance, burnouts, and fires,
laboratory testing, and extensive review of industry and public agency test
results and documents. The laboratory testing and investigations have been
performed primarily for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),
for litigants and insurance interests with respect to fires which may be
aluminum wire related, and for Canadian consumer groups, among others.
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Vinyl Siding for
your House & Home
If you are looking to improve
the exterior of your home, vinyl siding is the
number-one siding material
available. Nothing beats vinyl siding
for its many resilient qualities. Vinyl is a sealed surface
that rain, cold, salt and snow cannot penetrate. Vinyl
siding is a great way to give your house many years of
virtually maintenance free good
looks!
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Troubleshooting Your Roof Causes and recommendations for roof
problems. |
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"Fire
Hazards in Federal Pacific Electrical Panels" Information
for building inspectors, home buyers, home owners, electricians exploring
the background of possible hazards associated with Federal Pacific Electric
Stab-lok circuit breakers and service panels. |
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Coal, Gas, Pellet, Wood
Appliances & Fuels Information
on Hearth Fuels and Hearth Product |
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Basic Information About The Underground Storage Tank Program
Welcome to the EPA's Office of Underground Storage Tanks (OUST) Web site.
Our goal in maintaining this site is to provide accurate and frequently
updated information relevant to the federal underground storage tank (UST)
program. |
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Search
Systems - Largest Free New Jersey Public Records Database
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Overheated
Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission estimates that in 1998, clothes dryers were associated
with 15,600 fires, which resulted in 20 deaths and 370 injuries. Fires can
occur when lint builds up in the dryer or in the exhaust duct. Lint can
block the flow of air, cause excessive heat build-up, and result in a fire
in some dryers. |
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Chimneys:
Safety Alert Consumer Product Safety Commission is issuing
a special safety alert concerning chimneys used with wood burning stoves,
fireplaces, and fireplace inserts. The Commission urgently warns consumers
to be aware of the potential fire hazards associated with these chimneys.
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Metal
Chimneys: Safety Alert Thousands of house fires each year are
associated with metal factory-built chimneys connected to wood and coal
burning stoves. The CSPC urgently warns consumers to be aware of the
potential fire hazard associated with these chimneys. |
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CPSC
Warns Of Hazards from Heaters and Fireplaces
The U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reminds consumers to follow safety
precautions when purchasing and using electric or fuel-fired heaters and
fireplaces. “Most of the deaths and injuries from heaters and fireplaces
happen in the winter months,” said CPSC Chairman Hal Stratton. “Every
home needs working smoke alarms and a carbon monoxide alarm.” |
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Check your chimney before getting fired up
Record-high fuel costs might rival romance
for hearth keepers this winter, but anyone envisioning perfect evenings
in front of a fireplace should take safety precautions first
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Carbon monoxide Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless and toxic
gas. Because it is impossible to see, taste or smell the toxic fumes, CO
can kill you before you are aware it is in your home. At lower levels of
exposure, CO causes mild effects that are often mistaken for the flu.
These symptoms include headaches, dizziness, disorientation, nausea and
fatigue. The effects of CO exposure can vary greatly from person to
person depending on age, overall health and the concentration and length
of exposure.
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Older
Brass Gas Connectors DANGER! Certain older gas connectors may be
dangerous
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Test
All Smoke Alarms (Detectors) and Annually Replace Batteries
You can prevent tragedies simply by testing and maintaining your smoke
alarms and practicing a fire escape plan. All smoke alarms in your house
should be tested once a month, and their batteries replaced annually. |
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Who pays for your leaky roof? |
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7 steps to a home inspection
For buyers (and some sellers), a thorough house
inspection is a must NEW YORK (This Old House) - Charles
Bellefontaine found out the hard way the value of a good home inspection
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Welcome
to New Jersey's Source for EIFS
Exterior
Insulating and Finish
System
is a synthetic building cladding material introduced to New Jersey in
the early 1980s. It was designed to mimic the look of real stucco, yet
be easier and cheaper for homebuilders to install. Unfortunately, EIFS
has also brought with it a host of shortcomings, notably drainage and
moisture intrusion problems on wood-frame residential construction that
began to emerge in 1995. As these barrier systems began to fail, many families
discovered extensive rotting around windows, doors and other external
frame penetrations. Worse, others found substantial internal frame
rotting and damage to their homes. Still others reported pest
infestation and even extensive mold growth. That situation would be bad
enough if it were a surprise. But, it wasn't.
APA – The Engineered Wood Association launched the
FreeFromMold.org program in August 2004 to provide an annual inspection
and moisture prevention regimen for homeowners. FreeFromMold.org gives
you the tools you need to determine places around your house in need of
inspection for typical moisture intrusion problems and offers simple
steps to fix these problems. Routine home maintenance can prevent most
of the moisture damage found in houses today.
Recommended Home Inspectors Outside
Absolute's service area.
New Jersey
Home Inspection Directory New Jersey Home Inspection
Directory where you can find an inspector for the home you are planning to buy
in New Jersey
About the House is a New Jersey licensed professional
home inspection company. Serving the Northern New Jersey areas. Darren Miller is
the owner & lead inspector.
inspection4home
Be it structural or mechanical
we can assist with all your home inspection needs in the Greater Toronto Area.
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