Spring Preventative Maintenance Tips 2010 by Greg Wayman, ASHI Certified Inspector www.omaha-home-inspection.com It's been a brutal winter in the Omaha Metro, but it's coming to an end! With Spring knocking on our doorsteps, it's time for some Spring preventative maintenance. A little maintenan
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03/02/2010
Furnace Red Flags By: Greg Wayman, ASHI Certified Inspector www.omaha-home-inspector.com The most important aspect of a home inspection is bringing to light major issues and safety hazards. When I find a cracked heat exchanger on a furnace, I'm surfacing a high-dollar problem and a major safet
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02/03/2010
Furnace Red Flags By: Greg Wayman, ASHI Certified Inspector www.omaha-home-inspection.com The most important aspect of a home inspection is bringing to light major issues and safety hazards. When I find a cracked heat exchanger on a furnace, I'm surfacing a high-dollar problem and a major safe
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02/03/2010
What is radon gas? Radon gas can’t be detected by the human senses. Radon gas comes from uranium in the soil. Uranium is found in all 50 states. It’s radioactive and when it breaks down it forms radon gas. Radon gas takes the path of least resistance and if that path is where your home is l
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12/10/2009
Approximately 4 months ago, I came up with a new concept with the intent to make my life easier. As a home inspector, I found myself working late into the evenings to finish up reports. I wasn't able to spend quality time with my family and felt I was spinning my wheels for next to minimum wage.
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12/13/2008
Termites: Habits, Inspections, & Treatments By: Greg Wayman, ASHI Certified Inspector in Omaha, Nebraska Subterranean Termites can be found in almost every state of the US, Mexico, and parts of Canada. The National Pest Management Association has divided the US into 4 regions of which Nebraska li
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03/07/2008
Sewer Lines: Problems, Signs & Solutions By Greg Wayman, ASHI Certified Inspector in Omaha, Nebraska I had a client this week that had a sewer inspection conducted on a home they were buying. The Plumber ran a camera through the line and found a significant amount of root growth in the main line
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03/07/2008
A Cracked Heat Exchanger Is Nothing To Ignore By: Greg Wayman, ASHI Certified Inspector in Omaha, Nebraska What is a heat exchanger? The heat exchanger is the metal wall or tubing that is heated up when the burners are ignited. The inside of the heat exchanger allows the toxic flue gases produced
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03/07/2008
Steam & Hot Water Boiler Systems By: Greg Wayman, ASHI Certified Inspector in Omaha, Nebraska Made out of cast iron, boiler systems were made to withstand the test of time. Nicknamed after battleships for their similarity in material, strength, & durability, it is not uncommon to find an old boil
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03/06/2008
Street Creep By Greg Wayman, ASHI Certified Inspector in Omaha, Nebraska As a home inspector, I find evidence of street creep about 3-4 times a month on newer and existing homes. This occurs when the street has pushed the concrete driveway into the garage floor causing movement. Sometimes the mov
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03/06/2008
