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8 Points Home Inspection on Google The purpose of DWV, or drain, waste and vent piping is to carry wastewater out of a building and provide enough fresh air to ensure that everything flows smoothly. Not only are liquids and solids present in the piping but there can also be unpleasant odors and even toxic gases. When you look at the....

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8 Points Home Inspection en Google Check your gutters twice a year. Gutters that are full of decomposing leaves and debris not only prevent good drainage, but carrying the extra weight for a prolonged period of time can cause the fasteners to pull out. This gutter is getting closer and closer to falling right off the house.

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Modern Pressure-Treated Lumber is Corrosive | 8 Points Home Inspection Modern pressure-treated lumber is very corrosive to galvanized steel screws, bolts and hardware. When you combine high copper content in the lumber with zinc and steel in the hardware conditions are perfect for galvanic corrosion.

Connection hardware and fasteners for exterior decks must be able to resist corrosion. In this photo the improper fasteners are corroding. Red rust is visible on the joist hanger. This connection is failing and needs to be repaired.

At first glance, this looks like someone just left the handheld shower dangling in the tub. In reality, this is actually a type of cross connection in the plumbing system. Under the right conditions a backflow could siphon contamiants from the tub into the water supply piping for the home. Would you want to potentially drink tub water? The answer is to purchase a shorter water line or install a vacuum breaker.