House Inspection: A Homebuyer's/Homeowners Guide |
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adequate appliances areas asbestos attic basement bathrooms beam boards brick building cause ceilings chimney circuit breakers codes Condition G F P Condition GF cooling system copper cost cracks deterioration drain electric heat electrical system entry evaluate examined expensive exterior fiberglass finish fixtures flashing floor flue foundation frame fuel fuse ground gutters gypsum heating system hot water Illus indicate inside insulation interior joints joists layer leach field leaks lightning arrestor look metal moisture National Electrical Code older homes older houses operate outlets panel box pipes plastic porch post and beam potential problems protected pump R-value radiators rafters repair replaced require roof deck rust septic system septic tank sheathing shingle signs sill plates sink solid wood solid-fuel stairs structural supply tile units usually venting wallboard walls waste lines water heater water stains wiring wood shingle YES NO Condition