Termite Damage Found on Charlotte Home Inspection

Termite Damage was found today by Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin on a band sill on a Waxhaw home.  This was found behind the dirt filled porch which is one of the most likely places to find termites on a dirt filled porch.  The reason this is such is likely spot for termites is because the porch become a dumping ground for construction debris.  Years later the termites after eating the contruction debris then go into the band sill and that is what has happened here.  If you want a thorough home inspection and termite inspection on your home call Home Inspection Carolina.

Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina in Charlotte NC has been on HGTV My First Sale.  He has also been interviewed by Fox News and is a regular on “Your Real Estate Today” on WBT radio program.  He has also taught home inspection continuing education classes for realtors.  He has been performing, teaching and consulting home inspections for over 15 years. Home Inspection Carolina has over 10 home inspectors and over a 100 years of combined experience in home inspection and construction. They perform home inspections, termite inspections, Radon testing, and infrared scanning in Charlotte, Gastonia, Waxhaw, Monroe, Matthews, Concord, Huntersville, Denver and many surrounding areas.  Call Home Inspection Carolina and let them put their experience to work for you.

Charlotte Home Inspector Shows What Hail Damage Looks Like

Home Inspection Carolina inspector Preston Sandlin recently inspected a South Charlotte home and he found hail damage to the roof.  The question home inspector's always get is how can I tell if I have hail damage?  There are a couple of different things to look for.  The first and foremost is the pitting of the composition shingles.  There are other signs such as dented gutters, vent, and flue pipes.  Another thing to look for is granules in the gutters.  If you are buying a home or you own a home in the Charlotte NC area and would like to know if you have hail damage call Home Inspection Carolina (704) 542-6575.

Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina in Charlotte NC has been on HGTV My First Sale.  He has also been interviewed by Fox News and is a regular on “Your Real Estate Today” on WBT radio program.  He has also taught home inspection continuing education classes for realtors.  He has been performing, teaching and consulting home inspections for over 15 years. Home Inspection Carolina has over 10 home inspectors and over a 100 years of combined experience in home inspection and construction. They perform home inspections, termite inspections, Radon testing, and infrared scanning in Charlotte, Gastonia, Waxhaw, Monroe, Matthews, Concord, Huntersville, Denver and many surrounding areas.  Call Home Inspection Carolina and let them put their experience to work for you.

The Charlotte Home Inspector Reveals Hidden Termite Damage

Charlotte Home Inspector Preston Sandlin was inspecting a home in Waxhaw NC when he noticed some warped wood.  This warped wood was unusual because damage that looks like this is usually caused by moisture that is exposed to the weathers.  Well this damage was found up on the porch away from where moisture could get to it.  What's causing it? Upon futher investigation it was found that it was termite damage.  If you would like a thorough home inspection and termite inspection and you are moving to Charlotte or Waxhaw give Home Inpection Carolina a call.

Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina in Charlotte NC has been on HGTV My First Sale.  He has also been interviewed by Fox News and is a regular on “Your Real Estate Today” on WBT radio program.  He has also taught home inspection continuing education classes for realtors.  He has been performing, teaching and consulting home inspections for over 15 years. Home Inspection Carolina has over 10 home inspectors and over a 100 years of combined experience in home inspection and construction. They perform home inspections, termite inspections, Radon testing, and infrared scanning in Charlotte, Gastonia, Waxhaw, Monroe, Matthews, Concord, Huntersville, Denver and many surrounding areas.  Call Home Inspection Carolina and let them put their experience to work for you.

Charlotte Home Inspector Solves Mystery Leak.

Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin was called when a bank was experiencing a very odd smell.  He used the thermal infrared camera to locate water in the wall.  The water in the wall was addding up and creating mold.  Why was this water coming into the wall in the first place.  Upon futher inspection of the building Preston found a gutter that had pulled away from the structure.  Now when it rained the water would just run down the roof and in behind the facia.  This problem will need to be corrected.

Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina in Charlotte NC has been on HGTV My First Sale.  He has also been interviewed by Fox News and is a regular on “Your Real Estate Today” on WBT radio program.  He has also taught home inspection continuing education classes for realtors.  He has been performing, teaching and consulting home inspections for over 15 years. Home Inspection Carolina has over 10 home inspectors and over a 100 years of combined experience in home inspection and construction. They perform home inspections, termite inspections, Radon testing, and infrared scanning in Charlotte, Gastonia, Waxhaw, Monroe, Matthews, Concord, Huntersville, Denver and many surrounding areas.  Call Home Inspection Carolina and let them put their experience to work for you.

Charlotte Home Inspector Explains Power Ventilators

 

 

Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin sees power ventilators all the time in attics while he is inspecting homes in around the Charlotte NC area.  These fans have a thermostat on them and you can set the thermostat from 90 to a 150 degress.  When the temperature hits that the fan kicks on to take the temperature down in the attic.  If the temperature is taken down a couple of degrees you can make your roof last longer and lower you cooling costs inside your house.  Power ventilators are especially handy on attics with hip roofs because they don't have dormer vents and and the ridge vent is very limited. Power ventilators are something that should be and are allways checked at Home Inspection Carolina.

Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina in Charlotte NC has been on HGTV My First Sale.  He has also been interviewed by Fox News and is a regular on “Your Real Estate Today” on WBT radio program.  He has also taught home inspection continuing education classes for realtors.  He has been performing, teaching and consulting home inspections for over 15 years. Home Inspection Carolina has over 10 home inspectors and over a 100 years of combined experience in home inspection and construction. They perform home inspections, termite inspections, Radon testing, and infrared scanning in Charlotte, Gastonia, Waxhaw, Monroe, Matthews, Concord, Huntersville, Denver and many surrounding areas.  Call Home Inspection Carolina and let them put their experience to work for you.

Charlotte Home Inspector Enters Cooper River Bridge Run Design Contest

Charlotte Home Inspector Preston Sandlin has a hobby that he loves to do when he is not inspecting homes.  Preston say he has to admit that working with a paint brush is more easy and more fun than crawling under a house.   Preston has always painted and enjoyed it he just dosn't get much time to paint anymore because of running Home Inspection Carolina in Charlotte NC.  Since he had run in the Cooper River Bridge Run several times he figured he would enter a painting or design for the contest.  Well this is it.  Preston likes to use a lot of colors if you hadn't noticed.

Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina in Charlotte NC has been on HGTV My First Sale.  He has also been interviewed by Fox News and is a regular on “Your Real Estate Today” on WBT radio program.  He has also taught home inspection continuing education classes for realtors.  He has been performing, teaching and consulting home inspections for over 15 years. Home Inspection Carolina has over 10 home inspectors and over a 100 years of combined experience in home inspection and construction. They perform home inspections, termite inspections, Radon testing, and infrared scanning in Charlotte, Gastonia, Waxhaw, Monroe, Matthews, Concord, Huntersville, Denver and many surrounding areas.  Call Home Inspection Carolina and let them put their experience to work for you.

Charlotte Home Inspector Explains Common Problem Found on Home Inspection

Charlotte NC Home Inspector Preston Sandlin says on of the most common things he finds on home inspections is Freon lines that have shrunk and left the copper gas line exposed near expansion coil at the HVAC unit.  This line is very cold so it sweats causing water to form on it and drip down onto the unit.  This will cause corrosion to the HVAC unit.  More insulation should be applied to the Freon line.

Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina in Charlotte NC has been on HGTV My First Sale.  He has also been interviewed by Fox News and is a regular on “Your Real Estate Today” on WBT radio program.  He has also taught home inspection continuing education classes for realtors.  He has been performing, teaching and consulting home inspections for over 15 years. Home Inspection Carolina has over 10 home inspectors and over a 100 years of combined experience in home inspection and construction. They perform home inspections, termite inspections, Radon testing, and infrared scanning in Charlotte, Gastonia, Waxhaw, Monroe, Matthews, Concord, Huntersville, Denver and many surrounding areas.  Call Home Inspection Carolina and let them put their experience to work for you.