Be Safe Home Inspections LLC

Polybutylene piping was manufactured between 1978-1995. It was used in the plumbing system of many homes during that time period. Production was stopped in 1996 due to multiple claims of water damaged homes caused by ruptured polybutylene piping. The pipe came in several colors, but the most common one I see is gray. Don’t skip a home inspection, it’s a lot cheaper than a ruptured plumbing pipe!

I had the opportunity to inspect this roof as it was being replaced. Check out the rotten sheathing next to the downspout discharge. This is the reason why inspectors always make notes about downspouts that drain onto a lower roof that has asphalt shingles. These areas are prone to water intrusion, especially if the water discharges diagonally across the shingles.
If you know anyone that needs a roof inspection please let us know. They may qualify for a free one!

Did you say MOLD?!!! Many home owners panic when they hear that four letter word. Contrary to popular belief mold is typically not a major issue and can be found almost anywhere. We breath in mold spores everyday! The issue in question should be what is causing high moisture levels in your home to allow the mold to grow. Fix the moisture and you fix the mold! This picture was taken in a crawl space that had visible “organic growth”. The foundation had poor drainage and the crawl space did not have a v***r barrier on the ground. This can cause high moisture levels in the crawl space, which can promote mold growth along with many other problems.

Duct tape has been around for years and has come in handy many times. Duct tape was originally named Duck Tape, but then it was renamed Duct. In my opinion it was wrongly named, it should’ve just stayed Duck! One of the most common issues we find in homes is the use of Duct Tape on duct work! Sounds confusing right? That’s because it is. Despite it’s name, duct tape cannot be used on any HVAC duct work or exhaust venting. The tape deteriorates over time and will cause air leaks in your ducts, which then causes high moisture levels, then mold, then rot, and so on. Foil Tape is the only approved tape for duct work. It is resistant to high heat and temperature fluctuations, unlike its imposter.