Charlotte NC Home Inspection Reveals a Common Roof Problem

Home Inspection Carolina inspector Preston Sandlin was inspecting a home in Weddington NC when he noticed a cracked shingle on the the apex right edge of the roof.  This is actually a pretty common problem where the rake board actually pokes up through the shingle when it is really hot.  The shingle is very maluable and if the rake board is sharp.

Preston Sandlin and Home Inspection Carolina have providing thorough quality home inspections in the Charlotte NC area for over 15 years.  Preston has a masters’ degree in Education and has taught Home Inspection classes for years.  He also is a certified infrared thermographer.  Home Inspection Carolina has  been on TV many times and has a Charlotte Home Inspector radio show .  So you are in need of a home inspection in Charlotte NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Mooresville NC, Fort Mill SC or Rock Hill SC call Home Inspection Carolina (704) 542-6575.

 

Preston Sandlin

Home Inspection Carolina

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Broken Garage Spring Found on Charlotte Home Inspection

Charlotte Home Inspection Reveals AC Problem

 

Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin was recently inspecting a home in Waxhaw NC when he discovered that both AC units were uneven.  If these outside units are not even all the lubricant winds up on one side and the bearings will wear out prematurely.  Both of these AC units should be leveled to prevent the motors from burning up prematurely.

Preston Sandlin and Home Inspection Carolina have providing thorough quality home inspections in the Charlotte NC area for over 15 years.  Preston has a masters’ degree in Education and has taught Home Inspection classes for years.  He also is a certified infrared thermographer.  Home Inspection Carolina has  been on TV many times and has a Charlotte Home Inspector radio show .  So you are in need of a home inspection in Charlotte NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Mooresville NC, Fort Mill SC or Rock Hill SC call Home Inspection Carolina (704) 542-6575.

 

Preston Sandlin

Home Inspection Carolina

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Charlotte Home Inspector Finds Bad Shower Pan

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Charlotte Home inspector Preston Sandlin was inspecting a home in the Dilworth section of Charlotte when he noticed some soap stalagtites coming from around a shower drain.  This what happens when the shower pan goes bad.  The soap stalagtites build up from the soap and the shampoo that is leaking down the pipe.  This is going to have to be replaced.

Preston Sandlin and Home Inspection Carolina have providing thorough quality home inspections in the Charlotte NC area for over 15 years.  Preston has a masters’ degree in Education and has taught Home Inspection classes for years.  He also is a certified infrared thermographer.  Home Inspection Carolina has  been on TV many times and has a Charlotte Home Inspector radio show .  So you are in need of a home inspection in Charlotte NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Mooresville NC, Fort Mill SC or Rock Hill SC call Home Inspection Carolina (704) 542-6575.

 

Preston Sandlin

Home Inspection Carolina

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Water Main Leak Found on a Charlotte NC Home Inspection

Charlotte home inspector Cliff Crowe was inspecting a home in Gastonia NC when he found a leak at the water main shut off.  The problem here is that there are two dissimiliar metals touching each other with water running through them.  This causes electrolysis causing electrons to move from one metal to the other.  This causes corrosion and eventially leak like the one in this picture.  Don't ever hook up two dissimliar mtals where they touch without a dielectric connection.

 

Preston Sandlin and Home Inspection Carolina have providing thorough quality home inspections in the Charlotte NC area for over 15 years.  Preston has a masters’ degree in Education and has taught Home Inspection classes for years.  He also is a certified infrared thermographer.  Home Inspection Carolina has  been on TV many times and has a Charlotte Home Inspector radio show .  So you are in need of a home inspection in Charlotte NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Mooresville NC, Fort Mill SC or Rock Hill SC call Home Inspection Carolina (704) 542-6575.

 

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Improper Wiring Junction Found on a Charlotte NC Home Inspection

While inspecting a home in the Chantilly section of Charlotte last week when he noticed and impropper wiring junction.  All wiring junctions should be in a junction box and capped off.  If there is a surge or spark it will usually occur at the junctions.  If there is not a box to contain this spark it could land on something combustabile.  You can just join wires together with tape like you see in this picture from the home inspection.  This is a fire hazard.

Preston Sandlin and Home Inspection Carolina have providing thorough quality home inspections in the Charlotte NC area for over 15 years.  Preston has a masters’ degree in Education and has taught Home Inspection classes for years.  He also is a certified infrared thermographer.  Home Inspection Carolina has  been on TV many times and has a Charlotte Home Inspector radio show .  So you are in need of a home inspection in Charlotte NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Mooresville NC, Fort Mill SC or Rock Hill SC call Home Inspection Carolina (704) 542-6575.

 

Preston Sandlin

Home Inspection Carolina

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What Does Hail Damage Look Like

Insurance claims for hail damage to roofs is on the rise around the country. According to the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, hail causes more than $1.6 billion worth of damage in an average year to residential roofs in the United States, making it, year in and year out, one of the most costly natural disasters. After a hail storm it can be hard to see the damage to the shingles, but experts say the best thing to look at is the vents and the gutter down spouts. So after a hail storm, have a walk around your house to inspect for damage.

Check the gutters and downspouts. Inspect all your downspouts and gutters for dings. Some of the newer gutters are thin enough that hail the size of a marble will easily dent the metal. Once again, if damage is evident, then the possibility of roof damage exists.

Inspect for leaks. Hail damage is not always apparent from the ground or to an untrained professional. All too often, hail damage is not discovered until after leaking or other serious damage occurs. Roof damage does not always cause immediate leaks. As damaged shingles degrade, your roof may begin to leak. Inspect your interior ceiling after heavy rains for any apparent water damage

 

Preston Sandlin and Home Inspection Carolina have providing thorough quality home inspections in the Charlotte NC area for over 15 years.  Preston has a masters’ degree in Education and has taught Home Inspection classes for years.  He also is a certified infrared thermographer.  Home Inspection Carolina has  been on TV many times and has a Charlotte Home Inspector radio show .  So you are in need of a home inspection in Charlotte NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Mooresville NC, Fort Mill SC or Rock Hill SC call Home Inspection Carolina (704) 542-6575.

 

Preston Sandlin

Home Inspection Carolina

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