Eaves should be properly capped, sealed , and sloped to ensure the roof water is correctly being collected and discharged away from the home.
Duct tape should not be used on dryer vents. The tape will fail under the high temperatures and can potentially be a fire hazard. Angus, ON.
The screen on this HRV supply vent is almost completely clogged with debris. Without proper amount of air flow it will not function properly and can burn out the unit. Intake vents should be cleaned regularly.
HomeTek Home Inspections uses drones to inspect roofs that are too high, steep, slippery or cannot be walked on.
If the exterior window sills do not slope away from the window then the water will not drain properly. This can cause many water related issues such as possible mold and rot.
All wires should be properly secured within 12 inches of the panel and every 4'-6' after that to prevent damage to the wires.
Double taps are when two wires are connected to one breaker pole. This is an issue because the wires are not properly secured and can come loose causing arcing or potentially a fire.
This outlet is not rated as weather resistant and is not gfci.
Power bars and extension cords are not rated to be used as permanent wiring and should be corrected.
Water getting into the home is one of the biggest issues we see regularly. We recommend that you extend to downspouts so that they take the water at least 5 feet away from the building and provide good lot drainage to help keep water from getting into the building.
This is a photo of water damage on the ceiling due to roof leaking. The shingles were warn out and needed replacing.
All electrical connections are required to be in junction boxes.
This Home in Barrie On, has a condition called ice damming. Ice damming is caused by heat in living spaces escaping into the attic melting the snow of the roof which then runs down the roof to the colder overhang and freezes. Ice builds up and causes a dam that can make water back up into the home causing damage to ceilings, walls and other components of the home.
A double tapped breaker is when two electrical wires are connected to one breaker. The problem with a double tap is that the connections can come loose causing arcing and potentially a fire.
Electrical wiring needs to be sucured in the first 12 inches of a junction box or panel and at intervals of less than 4-1/2 feet to prevent damage
While Inspecting this home we uncovered the source on the moisture was a cracked foundation wall causing mold.
While doing a home inspection in Barrie we came across a gutter that ran right across the walk way causing a dangerous trip hazard. The gutters should be re routed to a more appropriate location.
Make sure the snow is cleared away from the furnace and water heaters exhaust vents. If the vents are blocked the exhaust cannot be expelled from the house and it can cause a dangerous situation where the carbon monoxide can build up inside your home. Every home with a gas burning appliance is required (by law) to have a C.O. detector installed outside of any sleeping area. Replace batteries and check alarms twice a year.
With the use of an Infrared Camera and being certified in Infrared Thermography we are able to see things throughout your home that would not be possible to see with the human eye. Under typical conditions we can use an infrared camera to see many issues such as: water and moisture Intrusion that can cause mold, hidden leaks, dangerous electrical faults, heat loss and air Infiltration, overheated equipment, damaged/malfunctioning in floor radiant heating and much more.