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The Rochester Home Inspector on Painting

https://www.npiweb.com/sansone New paint is one of the first things to consider when looking to remake or update a room. Painting takes work and time, but it is one of the quickest and most inexpensive ways to change the look and … Continue reading

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The Rochester NY Home Inspector on Fire Safety

https://www.npiweb.com/sansone According to the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) recently released Home Structure Fires report, 399,000 home fires were reported in the United States in 2007. On average, eight people die in home fires every day in the United States. … Continue reading

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Does your Rochester NY home that you want to buy have hidden environmental hazards?

https://www.npiweb.com/sansone Watch the video above to learn about a potential environment hazard in a home that you want to buy. https://www.npiweb.com/sansone

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Rochester NY Home Inspector Addresses Improperly Notched Manufactured Joists

https://www.npiweb.com/sansone https://www.npiweb.com/sansone You should watch the video above if your home has manufactured joists so that you don’t improperly notch them and compromise structural integrity of your home

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Rochester NY Home Inspector on Plastics

https://www.npiweb.com/sansone Plastics are classified by their “resin identification code” – a number from one to seven that represents a different type of resin. To find it, flip the container over and the number will be in the middle of a … Continue reading

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Improper Flashing Causes Roof Leakage Problems in Rochester NY Home

https://www.npiweb.com/sansone Click on play above to see this video of a roof leak caused by improper flashing where a lower roof meets an exterior wall https://www.npiweb.com/sansone

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Rochester NY Home Inspector Finds Shower Surround Leak

https://www.npiweb.com/sansone https://www.npiweb.com/sansone Have you ever had a moisture problem but couldn’t figure out where the water was coming from? This video might shed some light on a possible source of that misterious leak.

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Albion NY Home Inspector Lights up his life

https://www.npiweb.com/sansone The video above shows local home inspector Jim Salmon who decided to ignite a bon fire using gasoline. He suddenly found himself ingulfed in flames. Fortunately he didn’t stay on fire. “I got lucky said Jim. One breath of … Continue reading

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Bathroom Inspections in Rochester NY

https://www.npiweb.com/sansone The bathroom is one of the most used and abused rooms in a typical home. Bathrooms have plumbing, electrical and mechanical devices, along with cabinets and floors that need to be inspected. Inspecting the bathroom is a critical part … Continue reading

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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

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