Barry Stone
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Inspectors disagree over water heater setupMar 17, 2019 6:00 am - Q. The home we are buying is new and was just approved by the city inspector. To be on the safe side, we hired a home inspector for a detailed review. He advised a plumb...
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Seller unhappy about cosmetic defect repairsMar 10, 2019 6:00 am - Q. Before listing my house for sale, I decided to have a structural inspection, so I hired a home inspector. He didn't find any structural problems, but his report was f...
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Buyers lament having no home inspectionMar 03, 2019 5:00 am - Q. When we bought our home, we were on a tight budget, so we did not hire a home inspector. After moving in, we began having electrical problems, so we hired an electric...
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Home inspection limited by snowFeb 24, 2019 5:00 am - Q. A home inspector is scheduled to look at the house I'm buying, and I'm concerned about whether a roof inspection will be possible. All of the roofs in my town are cov...
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Homeowner worried about shallow foundationFeb 17, 2019 5:00 am - Q. I'm worried about my house. Last week, I was told the foundation violates the building code because it doesn't extend deep enough into the ground. If the building dep...
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When were GFCI outlets mandated?Feb 10, 2019 5:00 am - Q. My home inspector advised me to install GFCI outlets in my home for added electrical safety, but I'm wondering if this is required for an older home. What are the req...
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Quality roofers install double flashing on tile roofsJan 25, 2019 5:00 am - Q. My tile roof is leaking in an unusual way. No moisture is getting into the house, but I've seen water running from beneath the tiles at the edges of the roof. When I ...
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New roof affecting forced-air systemJan 20, 2019 5:00 am - Q. Last year we replaced our tar-and-gravel roof with asphalt shingles, and the strangest thing happened after that. Whenever we have hot weather, the forced-air furnace...
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Attic access could violate garage firewallJan 11, 2019 5:00 am - Q. We want to use our attic for additional storage space and were planning to install a folding ladder in the garage ceiling for access. This seemed like a good idea unt...
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Drainage cloth is important part of French drainJan 04, 2019 5:00 am - Q. When I bought my house, the home inspector advised installing a "French drain" to prevent flooding in the basement. He described how this should be done, but the part...