This Weeks Discoveries. 4/24/2018
Wenatchee Home Inspections

Another addition in a week of discovery.

As a Home Inspector, Structural Pest Inspector and Home Inspection Licensing Instructor I try to keep up with new products, manufacturer or trade information, code information or just interesting content that may help those who are in the profession or looking to further educate themselves.  The material may be articles, documents, video link,vendor sites, technical materials or even an interesting code questions.

Below is a list of some interesting items found in the last week.

Construction/Building Information-

Bath fans are essential for getting water vapor out of the home. But only if they are installed correctly.

https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/47026/5-Reasons-Bath-Fans-Have-Such-Poor-Air-Flow

Building Science Information-

Here is a nice article on the best options available for creating a conditioned attic.

Air Sealing: The Hot-Roof Option

http://thehtrc.com/2011/what-is-a-hot-roof

Another great article from Allison Bailes on open cell foam.

https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/75042/Will-Open-Cell-Spray-Foam-Insulation-Really-Rot-Your-Roof

Building Codes/Technical Documents-

ASD/LRFD MANUAL for Engineered Wood Construction

This Allowable Stress Design/Load and Resistance Factor Design Manual for Engineered Wood Construction (ASD/LRFD Manual) provides guidance for design of most wood-based structural products used in the construction of wood buildings.

http://www.awc.org/pdf/codes-standards/publications/archives/lrfd/AWC-LRFD2012-Manual-1211.pdf

Electrical




Milbank Meter Sockets catalog

https://www.milbankworks.com/getmedia/5455638d-3017-4dbe-a646-aa684617061d/meter-equipment-group.pdf

Wire Resistance Calculator & Table

https://www.cirris.com/learning-center/calculators/133-wire-resistance-calculator-table

Plumbing/HVAC


Tankless Coil and Indirect Water Heaters

https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/water-heating/tankless-coil-and-indirect-water-heaters

5 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN MAINTAINING A COMMERCIAL PACKAGE UNIT

https://hvacrschool.com/5-things-consider-maintaining-commercial-package-unit/






BOILER BASICS PART 1 – TYPES AND COMPONENTS

https://hvacrschool.com/boiler-basics-part-1-types-and-components/

BOILER BASICS PART 2 – COMPONENTS

https://hvacrschool.com/boiler-basics-part2-components/

THE BASIC RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE FOR A HEAT PUMP / ELECTRIC SYSTEM

https://hvacrschool.com/basic-residential-maintenance-heat-pump-electric-system/?utm_source=TechTips&utm_campaign=0dfa10b364-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_608fe06f1d-0dfa10b364-64209185

Product Information-

Product Recalls

                       


Hazard:

The power can stay on when the safety switch handle is in the “OFF” position, posing an electrical shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Schneider-Electric-Recalls-Square-D-Safety-Switches-Due-to-Electrical-Shock-Hazard

Miscellaneous Information-

There are 1226 Active Number of Home Inspector Licenses in Washington St., as of 4/20/2018

" You can only teach someone, as much as they are willing to learn."

Chris G. Varona

If you find any errors or have additional information that would expand on any code, building standards or manufacturer requirements please let me know.

NCW Home Inspections, LLC  is a Licensed Washington State Home Inspection service located in Wenatchee Washington serving Chelan County, Douglas County, Kittitas County, Okanogan County and Grant County Washington and the cities of Wenatchee, Leavenworth, Cashmere, Oroville, Cle Elum, East Wenatchee, Quincy and many more…  

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