Those little pieces of weather stripping in between your doors and frames play a critical role in keeping your home energy efficient. They also keep unwanted debris and/or moisture from entering your home. Air leaks can make up to 40% of a home’s heating and cooling losses without adequate weather stripping. The following are the most […]
It’s important to remember that a home inspection is not a guarantee against future problems – it’s simply an overview of the current condition of the property. Below, we have outlined the top 5 findings in a home inspection. GFCI – You might remember our post about GFCI, or lack thereof, and yes – it […]
Jason Tennant, from Outlook Home & Building Inspections, answers the most common questions he receives before a home inspection: What is included in a home inspection? Our focus of any inspection is on the safety of the foundation, electrical system, roofing, and plumbing of your home or business. Simply put, in each room I am […]
Are you ready to make some updates to your home but unsure of where to start? Have you skipped your annual maintenance? Are you in the market for a new home and want to understand what may be going on before you start unpacking? Well look no further – Outlook Home & Building Inspections is […]
We are often asked what is the number one find during a home inspection. The answer – lack of GFCI protection. How can something so small (you know those black and red button on the outlet) be such a big deal? A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet is a special type of circuit breaker […]
As your home inspector, my objective is provide our customers with honest and thorough feedback regarding the safety, operation and conditions of a home’s structure, supporting systems and components. With over 20 years of experience in facility management, systems inspection, safety hazard intervention and specialized equipment applications, my focus will be on ensuring you have […]
