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Electrical problems

Fire hazard from lamp cord

Numerous electrical problems may be discovered in attics. This photo shows, among other things, how a lamp cord was inappropriately used to feed components in living spaces below the attic. As the lamp cord ages it will present a fire

Joyce_admin February 14, 2016 Attic, Electrical, Slideshow Read more

Light bulb too close to wood

Light bulb too close to wood

This attic light bulb is too close to combustible wood.

Joyce_admin February 14, 2016 Attic, Electrical, Slideshow Read more

Bullet holes

Bullet holes

Bullets can and will leave holes in a roof.

Joyce_admin February 14, 2016 Roof, Slideshow Read more

Chimney top

Chimney top

This chimney top is rusted through!

Joyce_admin February 14, 2016 Chimney, Roof, Slideshow Read more

Cracked waste water pipe

Cracked waste water pipe

The string repair of a cracked waste water pipe is not an acceptable repair technique. This was hidden in a crawl space under the home.

Joyce_admin February 14, 2016 Plumbing, Slideshow Read more

Frozen pipe damage

Frozen pipe damage

Frozen pipe damage seen in the attic.

Joyce_admin February 14, 2016 Attic, Plumbing, Slideshow Read more

Loose fireplace chase

Loose fireplace chase

This fireplace chase appeared to be twisted a bit, so I walked the roof and gave it a slight push and it almost fell off the house!

Joyce_admin February 14, 2016 Roof, Slideshow Read more

Substandard wire

Substandard wire

Electrical panel covers are removed. The blue wire is heating up due to a substandard wire type material that was used.

Joyce_admin February 14, 2016 Electrical, Slideshow Read more

Unsafe stairs

Unsafe stairs

Duct tape repairs are not always best! There are safety issues here for anyone who might be going up or down the stairs.

Joyce_admin February 14, 2016 Slideshow, Stairs Read more

Furnace vent pipe

Furnace vent pipe

Poor installation of a furnace vent pipe. This will leak and cause damage to the interior of the home.

Joyce_admin February 14, 2016 Furnace, Roof, Slideshow Read more
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