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IN THIS ISSUE
SEPT 2009 |
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HURRICANE HUGO ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
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If inspecting your crawl space and the rest of your home yourself during the heat of Summer doesn’t appeal to you, Contact Lewis or Kevin at Lowcountry Home Inspection, Inc. before October 31st to schedule a Home Check-Up Inspection and save $50.00 off the usual price. 843-881-7842
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Attic Issues |
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that may require immediate attention to prevent Major Expenses later on!
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Roof leaks, visible from inside the attic
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Leaks can develop at chimneys, plumbing vent stack pipes and sidewall flashing. Most are easy to spot, but some may not be.
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Loose, poorly secured ridge vent can result in leaks.
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Inadequate attic ventilation
can cause shingles to wear out prematurely and increase energy
consumption. Poorly ventilated attics can exceed 140 degrees F in the
summer.
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Power attic fans and even wind turbines can fail and reduce ventilation.
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Soffit vents can become blocked by heavy paint application, improperly installed insulation and/or attic storage.
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Faulty HVAC equipment can cause significant damage to insulation and ceilings below, as well as other problems.
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Clogged condensate drain lines can cause drip pans to overflow
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Rodent damage to freon and/or condensate drain line insulation can result in condensation dripping onto the ceiling below.
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Rust damaged drip pans can result in ceiling damage.
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Air
leaks in the return ductwork can result in attic air infiltration into
the system, resulting in reduced efficiency and dirty interior coils of
unit.
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Damage to plumbing vent stacks can result in water damage to insulation and ceilings.
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Inadequate attic ventilation |
Removed attic insulation |
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About Us |
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Serving the Lowcountry of SC since 1989, Celebrating our 20th year in business!
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Both
Owner/Inspectors have Hands-on Construction experience since 1977. Both
Licensed Contractors since 1985. We know how houses are SUPPOSED to be built.
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Both Founding Members of the South Carolina Association of Home Inspectors and the South Carolina Chapter of ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors)
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Certified Mold Inspectors.
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Green Corner |
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The greatest Heat Loss in the Winter and Gain in the Summer is through the ceiling.
If the attic floor insulation is inadequate, your home wastes energy
and costs more to operate. The current minimum standard for Insulation
in our area is R-30 (“R” represents the resistance to heat transfer).
The Department of Energy recommendation is R-49. Most homes built prior
to the early 90s have less than R-30 attic insulation.
If you are unsure about yours, *Call Lowcountry Home Inspection…we can check it for you – 843-881-7842.
Consider adding more insulation if you have less than R-30. Insulation
is relatively inexpensive and the payback period is relatively short.
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Tip of the Month |
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Money Saving Tip of the Month – Set the thermostat on your Water Heater to 120 degrees F. Not only is it safer for children and may prevent a scalding accident, but it will it conserve energy and save you money.
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