Category Archives: Safety & Maintenance Tips

1960's - 1970's Knowing the difference between Aluminum Branch Wiring and Copper Clad or Copper Wiring could help you protect your home from fire. Building Specs home inspectors are trained to locate and inspect aluminum wiring in your home. Aluminum branch wiring was used during the 1960’s and 1970’s for the wiring of receptacles, switches…

There are pros and cons to pre-listing inspections of which all parties should be aware Pro: Inevitably, a good inspection will locate many major defects (e.g., roof, structure, HVAC, defective materials such as polybutylene, EIFS and aluminum wiring). Many of these items may become critical issues, so it is best to be proactive rather than…

If your family gets drinking water from a private well, do you know if your water is safe to drink? What health risks could you and your family face? Where can you go for help or advice? The information contained in this web site will help you answer these questions...

Building Specs Home Inspections believes that regular preventative maintenance instead of reactive maintenance is the best approach for septic tanks. Preventative measures may include some of the following based on the type of system...