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How a Certified Home Inspector Spots Old Evidence of Flooding

UncategorizedBy ICA SchoolSeptember 19, 2017

There’s no way to know everything that has happened in a home. If a house has survived a flood, there might be hidden damage that a new owner needs to know about. Although a certified home inspector doesn’t dig into walls or lift up flooring to see the bones of the house, certain indicators on…

5 Wet Basement Fixes That Almost Never Work

Continuing EducationBy ICA SchoolSeptember 18, 2017

A wet or flooded basement is anything but convenient and no homeowner wants to face the serious price tag of repairing one. When it comes to trying to fix a wet basement, many homeowners are not aware that certain “fixes” are actually not addressing the root of the problem. If you’ve tried any of these…

5 Common Home Inspection Defects in Wood-Burning Stoves

Continuing EducationBy ICA SchoolSeptember 15, 2017

Wood-burning stoves might seem like simple appliances, but numerous problems can lurk that put the health and safety of the homeowner at risk. The stove might have the wrong flue pipe, sit in an unsafe location, have a defective door seal, or a number of other problems. There aren’t many moving parts, if any, in…

How to Become a Certified Home Inspector in Alabama

Home Inspection LicensingBy ICA SchoolSeptember 14, 2017

Alabama residents have a straightforward path to home inspector certification and licensing. It all begins with a great education, which is what ICA School does best. Unlike many other states that have exhaustive licensing requirements, Alabama helps new inspectors get to work quickly. Here’s what you need to know about compliance in the Cotton State.…

Is PEX Tubing a Home Inspection Defect?

Continuing EducationBy ICA SchoolSeptember 13, 2017

Crosslinked polyethylene tubing (PEX) is an acceptable water supply piping material according to most building codes. Certain states and small towns, however, might frown on it. What if your area doesn’t allow PEX? Is it an automatic home inspection defect? Probably not, as defects and code violations aren’t the same. Whether or not you caution…

6 Smart Home Tech Gadgets Home Inspectors Need to Know

Continuing EducationBy ICA SchoolSeptember 12, 2017

Homes are getting smarter each year, and even professionals have trouble getting up with tech advancements. Each of these items could become part of your daily routine as a home inspector, especially as technology allows for more convenience. Whether you are dealing with homeowners who use these gadgets or you carry some for yourself when…

What Makes Federal Pacific Breaker Panels a Home Inspection Defect?

Continuing EducationBy ICA SchoolSeptember 11, 2017

Although many of them have long since been removed, Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) breaker panels with Stab-Lok breakers still exist in homes across America. What’s so dangerous about them and how can you identify a problem even if there’s no evidence of arcing, sparking or charring? If the panel was manufactured before 1982 and has…

Home Inspection Defects: Should Every New Roof Have a Full Tear Off?

Continuing EducationBy ICA SchoolSeptember 8, 2017

Although some markets require a full tear-off, a new roofing installation over the old one could be a sensible option where code allows it. If the conditions are right and the materials are compatible, an overlay is economical and performs as well as stripping off the old materials and starting anew. That said, some roofs…

4 Reasons a Breaker Panel Needs a Sub Panel

Continuing EducationBy ICA SchoolSeptember 7, 2017

Just because a main circuit breaker panel has enough slots to accommodate all of a home’s wiring doesn’t mean it’s always safe at max capacity. Many homes have a sub panel, which is usually smaller than the main, to carry some of the burden. Sub panels are often installed for safety reasons. If the main…

What Exactly is Radon and Why Should Homeowners Care?

Home Inspection TrainingBy ICA SchoolSeptember 6, 2017

In spite of the fact that general home inspections do not cover radon, many inspectors choose to include a test regardless. This is important to consider as a home inspector because radon is a serious concern that leads to fatal health issues. Whether you are already a home inspector or are still in the process…

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