by Rocky Mountain Home Inspections - Vail Valley | Eagle, Summit, Pitkin, & Garfield Counties | Feb 20, 2017 | Home Inspection Information
So many things in our home nowadays are electric, from kitchen appliances to iPads and phones, everything requires an electrical outlet. In many older homes, there are simply not enough outlets, so a power strip seems the obvious choice to keep up with the demand, but...
by Rocky Mountain Home Inspections - Vail Valley | Eagle, Summit, Pitkin, & Garfield Counties | Feb 3, 2017 | Home Inspection Information
If you are thinking of buying an older home, you might want to consider that it could possibly be wired with aluminum wiring. Is this something you should be concerned about? Here are a few factors to consider;Aluminum has been shown to have certain weaknesses which...
by Rocky Mountain Home Inspections - Vail Valley | Eagle, Summit, Pitkin, & Garfield Counties | Jan 17, 2017 | Home Inspection Information
Depending on the area that you live in, a barn can be an added structure next to the house, whether you want it there or not. This type of structure could be used for a variety of purposes, to store agriculture or another type of equipment, storing hay or animal feed,...
by Rocky Mountain Home Inspections - Vail Valley | Eagle, Summit, Pitkin, & Garfield Counties | Jan 5, 2017 | Home Inspection Information
Chimneys in a house are very common, and actually, can add much to the aesthetics of a house. However, although a chimney may be a very sturdy structure, it also may be in danger of collapsing if not properly constructed or maintained. This is actually a real...
by Rocky Mountain Home Inspections - Vail Valley | Eagle, Summit, Pitkin, & Garfield Counties | Dec 19, 2016 | Home Inspection Information
In North America where basements are common, an inspector may come across what is known as an adjustable steel column, also known as screw jacks, or beam jacks. These are used to support a structure and mostly found in a basement, although not always. The purpose of...
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