This issue has been around for more than 20 years, but it seems now the insurance companies are getting better about asking about this type of piping on a more proactive basis. It's a fair bet that if the insurance company finds out that a particular house has Polybutylene in it (often referred to as "gray pipe"), then they will not write the policy until it is replaced.
Again since the insurance industry is so fragmented and ever in flux, nothing is 100% but as you might imagine, they have very little incentive to write insurance on a home with a known risk that is quite literally attached to it. Most of the Polybutylene piping is actually found in manufactured homes in this area.
I have found it in a few dozen times in site-built single family homes in Brevard (much higher incidence of this plumbing in Orange and Volusia counties) but that is a couple dozen out of 8,000-9,000 inspections that I've completed so it's really quite rare in this area.It's most commonly found in homes that were built in the late 80's through the 90's (or renovated in the time period).
Again since the insurance industry is so fragmented and ever in flux, nothing is 100% but as you might imagine, they have very little incentive to write insurance on a home with a known risk that is quite literally attached to it. Most of the Polybutylene piping is actually found in manufactured homes in this area.
I have found it in a few dozen times in site-built single family homes in Brevard (much higher incidence of this plumbing in Orange and Volusia counties) but that is a couple dozen out of 8,000-9,000 inspections that I've completed so it's really quite rare in this area.It's most commonly found in homes that were built in the late 80's through the 90's (or renovated in the time period).
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For the last decade I've been printing out my reports on site and I still can, it just doesn't make sense any longer.
I still develop the report on site, but now I email a PDF binder to my clients.
The PDF is universally viewed on almost any computer and it's a single file with tiled annotated photos and the full report.
I have had great feedback on this and it makes life easier for everyone involved.
Realtors, insurance companies and the clients absolutely love it!
There is absolutely no substitute for hands on extensive construction experience.
I still develop the report on site, but now I email a PDF binder to my clients.
The PDF is universally viewed on almost any computer and it's a single file with tiled annotated photos and the full report.
I have had great feedback on this and it makes life easier for everyone involved.
Realtors, insurance companies and the clients absolutely love it!
There is absolutely no substitute for hands on extensive construction experience.
Full inspection for new home buyers and homeowners.
The inspections have become heavily populated with photos.
I try to take high quality photos to best illustrate the condition.
I've found, you can't take too many photos!
At the end of the inspection I develop a PDF binder that can be viewed on just about any computer.
If needed I can also print it out on site or even burn it onto a CD, all before I leave the inspection!
However, usually the clients just want it emailed, that way the realtor can get a copy easily as well as insurance companies (for specified forms).
The inspections have become heavily populated with photos.
I try to take high quality photos to best illustrate the condition.
I've found, you can't take too many photos!
At the end of the inspection I develop a PDF binder that can be viewed on just about any computer.
If needed I can also print it out on site or even burn it onto a CD, all before I leave the inspection!
However, usually the clients just want it emailed, that way the realtor can get a copy easily as well as insurance companies (for specified forms).
Infrared photography (thermal imaging) can be an extremely useful tool for performing all types of inspections.
However it is just that, another tool, and in the right hands a very powerful tool.
It can save time and find things not easily found by any other means.
It CAN NOT see through walls, it merely displays surface temperatures as an image that we can see and decipher.
It's not a stand alone tool either.
Other tools and means are carried out to understand why the camera is showing a difference in temperature.
However it is just that, another tool, and in the right hands a very powerful tool.
It can save time and find things not easily found by any other means.
It CAN NOT see through walls, it merely displays surface temperatures as an image that we can see and decipher.
It's not a stand alone tool either.
Other tools and means are carried out to understand why the camera is showing a difference in temperature.
Remember, the more information we have about the job, the better an estimate we can calculate, so include details.
It would be must faster an easier just to call Nick@ 321-302-1211 and he will answer all of your questions and give you a quote immediately!
Call Nick for an appointment and a quote @ 321-302-1211.
It would be must faster an easier just to call Nick@ 321-302-1211 and he will answer all of your questions and give you a quote immediately!
Call Nick for an appointment and a quote @ 321-302-1211.
A: Grounded type (three prong) outlets may not be substituted for ungrounded (two prong) outlets unless a ground wire is connected.
An exception to this rule is allowed when the outlet is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).
A: A Wind Mitigation Inspection is a state certified inspection that was developed by the Office of Insurance Regulation to allow home owners to get discounts on the windstorm section of their policy as it applies to their particular house.
The sections of the report Include: Roof age, Roof Geometry, Roof deck attachment, Truss to wall attachment, Secondary Water Resistance Barrier (SWR), Type of construction (wood vs. block), Hurricane protection etc.
An exception to this rule is allowed when the outlet is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).
A: A Wind Mitigation Inspection is a state certified inspection that was developed by the Office of Insurance Regulation to allow home owners to get discounts on the windstorm section of their policy as it applies to their particular house.
The sections of the report Include: Roof age, Roof Geometry, Roof deck attachment, Truss to wall attachment, Secondary Water Resistance Barrier (SWR), Type of construction (wood vs. block), Hurricane protection etc.
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