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Shear panels provide structural support

By Barry Stone
Apr 5, 2020 6:00 AM - Q: I'm having a disagreement with the home inspector who was hired by my buyers. The inspection report says the shear panels under the house may not provide adequate structural support. The buyers are now insisting I pay for an engineering report.
Homeowner confused about electrical report

By Barry Stone
Mar 29, 2020 6:00 AM - Q: According to my home inspector, our electrical service panel is used as a "raceway," whatever that means. He reported this as substandard wiring and recommended evaluation by a licensed electrician.
Master bedroom is not a bedroom without windows

By Barry Stone
Mar 8, 2020 6:00 AM - Q: I nearly closed escrow on the sale of my home, but the deal fell through over a minor problem reported by the buyers' home inspector. The house is old and has an added bedroom and garage. According to the inspector, the master bedroom has no windows to provide fire escape because the additions have covered the original windows.
Why does my shower get too hot?

By Barry Stone
Mar 1, 2020 6:00 AM - Temperature fluctuations in showers are common complaints among homeowners and other shower-takers. In old homes, this was typically caused by rust buildup in the old galvanized steel pipes. By contrast, newer homes with copper and PEX pipes do not have problems with corrosion. Instead, shower temperature variations are often caused by water-saving shower heads.
Homeowner worried about fragile roof tiles

By Barry Stone
Feb 16, 2020 6:00 AM - A quality tile roof, if properly installed, should provide you with years of trouble-free service.
Brick planter should not be built against the house

By Barry Stone
Feb 9, 2020 6:00 AM - Q: Last year, I built a brick planter against the front wall of my home. Now that I'm selling the property, the termite inspector says there should be an air space between the planter and the building to prevent moisture damage in the wall.
Seller asks about installation of smoke alarms

By Barry Stone
Feb 2, 2020 6:00 AM - Q: Our listing agent says we have to install smoke alarms before selling our home. We've lived here for 35 years without alarms and have never had a problem with fires. Basically, our question is threefold: Are smoke alarms really manditory? If so, where should they be installed, and should they be battery-powered or connected to the electrical wiring?
What are the fencing rules for swimming pools?

By Barry Stone
Jan 26, 2020 6:00 AM - Q: I'm preparing to build a fence around my swimming pool for child-safety reasons. Most likely, there are legal standards for pool fencing, and I want to be sure my new fence complies with these rules. What are the code requirements in this regard?
Hot attic cause furnace blower to activate

By Barry Stone
Jan 19, 2020 6:00 AM - Q: Last year we replaced our rock roof with asphalt shingles, and the strangest thing has been happening ever since. Whenever the weather is hot, the forced air furnace in our attic turns on. The only way we can get it to stop running is to shut off the circuit breaker in the electrical panel. Our home inspector found nothing wrong with the furnace, and the roofing contractor says it's not his fault. How can we solve this annoying problem?
Homeowner has swamp under house

By Barry Stone
Jan 12, 2020 6:00 AM - Q: Every time it rains, the crawl space under my house becomes a swamp, with ponds and puddles everywhere. Several of my neighbors have the same problem, but I've crawled under my house with a flashlight, and there doesn't seem to be any water-related damage.

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