Optimal Home Inspections

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COMBUSTION AIR: WHAT IS IT? WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

"Combustion Air – (1) Air that is supplied to combustion appliances to be used in the combustion of fuels and the process of venting combustion gases. Inadequate combustion air can lead to dangerous problems. (2) The duct work installed to bring fresh, outside air to the furnace and/or hot water heater. Normally 2 separate supplies of air are brought in: one high (for ventilation) and one low (for combustion)."

"Combustion byproducts, such as carbon monoxide, can lead to many ill effects. This includes headaches, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, and even death. When your furnace has a blockage or backdraft and cannot properly vent, combustion gases cannot escape."

Combustion Air: What Is It? Why Is It Important? A recent fast moving snowstorm expected to bring heavy accumulation of snowfall had XCEL Energy (natural gas supplier) warning radio listeners of making sure exterior vents were not blocked by snow buildup. Xcel's concern, obviously, was a safety issue

These are just a few pictures from a home inspection completed this past weekend. This inspection was done on a newly constructed home. As you can see...if you are looking at purchasing a 'new build' it is still very important to have a home inspection performed by a third party inspector.