Indiana home inspector shows support beam issues

What a home inspection experience!

From the time you took my order to the time you finished the inspection, my experience with your company was fantastic. Your staff was very friendly and knowledgeable and did a great job. Thank you for doing our inspection so late just to help us. I will definitely recommend Certainty Home Inspections to all my friends. ~ Rhonda Logsdon~ New Albany 47150

Animals In The Attic?

At this time of the year, before it becomes too hot outside, take the time to go into your attic to see what’s in it. Although you may have storage items in your attic, that may not be all there is. Recently, we were on a home inspection in New Albany when we found a huge nest in the attic. Nest in attic are  usually caused by either a squirrel or birds nesting in the attic that have found access to your attic. If you find a situation like the one in this picture, most likely you have something other than your family living in your home. While wearing rubber gloves, clean up the debris and be sure to look for any signs of entry and be sure to seal the point of entry with some wire to assure that this won’t happen again.

Nest in Attic:

Recall Chek

At Certainty Home Inspections, we are always dedicated to staying in front of our competition with what the home inspection industry has to offer our clients. We are now offering an appliance recall check for you Indiana real estate purchase. We take the model numbers off of all appliances in the home including the furnace, air conditioner, the hot water heater, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and even the stove fan. We submit those to the manufacturer and within 48 hours, they will produce a report on your appliances showing you if any of them have been recalled due to part malfunction or a safety recall. They will provide you with a phone number that you can call to have the part replaced for free once you get moved in.  The cost is minimal and is well worth the money to give you peace of mind with your appliances. This service is available along with  any home inspection performed in our  Southern Indiana home inspection area.  So when looking at a home for sale in Indiana be sure to have a home inspection performed along with all other inspections that will make you comfortable with the buying of your new home and don’t forgot the appliance recall chek.

Indiana Home Inspector Tells About Negative Grading

Weather Stripping A Window Or Door

Weather Stripping A Window Or Door

In Indiana and Kentucky, all home inspectors will tell you to use weather stripping in your home to seal air gaps around movable joints, such as windows or doors.
To determine how much weather stripping you will need, add the perimeters of all windows and doors to be weather stripped and then buy just a little extra to allow for waste.

Selection
Choose a type of weather stripping that will withstand the friction, weather, temperature changes, and wear and tear of opening or closing of the door or window. For example, when applied to a door bottom or threshold, weather stripping can drag on carpet. Weather stripping in a window sash must accommodate the sliding of panes—up and down, sideways, or out. You want the weather stripping you choose to seal well when the door or window is closed while allowing it to open freely but also allow it to open freely.
Choose a product for each specific location. Felt and open-cell foams tend to be inexpensive, susceptible to weather, visible, and inefficient at blocking airflow. However, the ease of applying these materials may make them valuable in low-traffic areas. Vinyl, which is slightly more expensive, holds up well and resists moisture. Metals are also available, last for years and are affordable
Applying Weather stripping
Weather stripping supplies and techniques range from simple to some difficulty. Consult the instructions on the weather stripping package. Here are a few basic guidelines:
• Weather stripping should be applied to clean and dry surfaces in 20° temperatures or above.
• Measure the weather stripping and the area twice before you cut anything.
• Apply weather stripping against both surfaces. The material should compress when the window or door is shut.
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When weather stripping doors:
• Choose the correct door sweeps and thresholds for the bottom of the doors.
• Weather strip the entire door jamb.
• Apply one strip along each side.
• Make sure the weather stripping meets tightly at the corners.
• Use a thickness that causes the weather stripping to tightly press between the door and the door jamb when the door closes, without making it difficult to shut.

For sealing a window, apply weather stripping between the sash and the frame. The weather stripping should not interfere with the window operation.

For more information on weather stripping, ask your Indiana & Louisville home inspector when you have your home inspection performed.

New Albany Home Inspector inspects homes for sale in New Albany IN!

Diane Thomas’ first time home buyer had a home inspection from Certainty. I welcomed both the buyer and her father to the inspection and to ask any questions they may have. Certainty had the computer monitor, color photos, and report that we went over thoroughly at the home after his 2 hour inspection was made. Not only did William answer the questions the new buyer’s father had, he gave both the buyer and her father tips of home ownership. He took an additional 1 hour explaining items and home tips. It was much appreciated and they have told everyone to use Certainty. Diane K. Thomas Coldwell Banker McMahan

Best Home Inspection Service In Our Marketplace!

I feel confident that William has one of the best inspection services in our marketplace and feel my clients are treated respectfully and receive the service they deserve. Rob Millman Coldwell Banker South Central Realty

New Albany Real Estate Inspection Done Right!

I have never had as much success than I’ve had with Certainty Home Inspections. They do a fantastic job with keeping your clients informed from beginning to end. Thank you for your wonderful service to me AND my clients! Amanda Braden Schuler Bauer Real Estate Services New Albany Indiana 47150

Water Entry In Basement

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