Author Archives: Thomas Sansone
Rochester NY Home Inspector on Structural Insulated Panels
https://www.npiweb.com/sansone Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) are large panels composed of a thick layer of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation laminated between two sheets of oriented strand board (OSB). SIPs are used in any part of the “building envelope,” including exterior walls, … Continue reading
Home Inspector Finds Copper Fuses
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NY Home Inspector Shares The Shocking Shower Video
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Controlling Moisture in Rochester NY Homes
https://www.npiweb.com/sansone The building of tighter homes, those with less airflow through the structure, has reduced heating and cooling costs, but has also increased the potential for moisture problems. Sealing the leaks from the heating space into the attic dramatically reduces … Continue reading
Rochester NY Home Inspector Reports on Inadequate Insulation
https://www.npiweb.com/sansone Inadequate insulation means that 10 to 50 percent of energy is lost through walls, ceilings and floors. Proper insulation helps lower energy bills by resisting heat movement through the barrier. Where the interior of walls and ceilings is easily … Continue reading
Rochester NY Home Inspector Says Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
https://www.npiweb.com/sansone The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that 15,500 fires associated with clothes dryers occur annually. The lack of maintenance is a contributing factor to clothes dryer fires. People are not cleaning lint traps as often as they … Continue reading
Rochester NY Home Inspector on Driveways and Walkways
https://www.npiweb.com/sansone The type and condition of your driveway and walkway are things you should make note of, especially because these high traffic areas could pose a safety risk. Typical materials used for driveways and walkways include dirt, gravel, asphalt, concrete, … Continue reading
Rochester NY Home Inspector Says Maintenance Matters
https://www.npiweb.com/sansone What do you do if you wake up to a cold house and the furnace isn’t running? Follow these checklists before you call the service company. 1. Check the thermostat. Is it set to “heat?” Is it set higher … Continue reading
Maintenance Matters
https://www.npiweb.com/sansone Winter is a popular time for extended vacations because of the holiday season and people relocating to second homes in warmer locations during the cold winter months. The main risks associated with leaving a home unheated over a cold … Continue reading
The Rochester NY Home Inspector On Chimneys and Fireplaces
https://www.npiweb.com/sansone The winter months are a popular time to curl up in front of the fireplace. Make sure that your fireplace is in proper condition for this winter. Wood burning fireplaces are generally considered to be extremely inefficient heat sources, … Continue reading