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Mechanical Ventilation Systems – 2012 IECC

Starting with the 2012 IECC and IRC and carrying through to the 2015 and 2018 versions of these codes, there is a maximum air infiltration rate allowed, and measurement of air infiltration and blower door testing is mandatory. Due to the very tight air infiltration rates required, Mechanical Ventilation systems are also mandatory. Air Infiltration: [...]

By |2019-02-06T17:09:12-07:00February 13th, 2019|Energy Code Info|Comments Off on Mechanical Ventilation Systems – 2012 IECC

LED Versus Incandescent Light Bulbs

If you are getting ready to start a lighting upgrade project in your home, you might be wondering which lighting to choose and the pros and cons of LED versus Incandescent Light Bulbs.  Here is a comparison article on how they differ to help you decide which direction to go. What is Incandescent Light? The [...]

By |2019-02-04T18:12:15-07:00February 7th, 2019|Ask Your Inspector|Comments Off on LED Versus Incandescent Light Bulbs

Infrared Camera and Air Leaks in Homes

It is easy to detect air leaks when you sit next to a defective window on a super cold Winter night. Unfortunately, we don't always know where air leaks are in our homes or how they might be impacting our health, physical structure or wallets. One of the best ways to detect home air leaks is [...]

By |2019-02-08T11:39:04-07:00February 5th, 2019|Ask Your Inspector, Energy Code Info|Comments Off on Infrared Camera and Air Leaks in Homes

Denver Housing Market 2019 Outlook

If you’re a Denver home inspector, or real estate agent, you’ve probably been busy. Denver was one of the hottest housing markets in 2018. But will this trend continue in 2019? What can you expect, given recent market turbulence and rising federal interest rates? Let’s take a look at the Denver housing market now. [...]

By |2025-01-29T12:40:48-07:00January 23rd, 2019|Ask Your Inspector|Comments Off on Denver Housing Market 2019 Outlook

Rental Property Inspections Save Time and Money!

So much to do, so little time... Home maintenance is a task that affects most all of us, from weekend warriors who struggle up and down ladders to check gutters, to the rental property owners and managers who must maintain multiple properties. Some property managers may manage hundreds of rental properties, which is a Herculean [...]

By |2019-08-28T16:20:22-06:00January 18th, 2019|Rental Property Inspection|1 Comment

What Texas Cities Require REScheck Reports For Building Permit Submission?

If you’re working in residential construction, you need to know which Texas cities require REScheck reports to confirm your building’s adherence to energy efficiency codes in the state. Do you need REScheck reports in San Antonio? Houston? Corpus Christi? In this article, we’ll take a look at this subject, and help you understand which Texas [...]

By |2019-02-02T12:41:00-07:00January 12th, 2019|Energy Code Info|Comments Off on What Texas Cities Require REScheck Reports For Building Permit Submission?

Is The Colorado Springs Housing Market Going To Stay Hot In 2019? Our Perspective

Times have been good if you’re a Colorado Springs home inspector, a real estate agent, or if you’ve recently sold a home in the area. In 2018, Colorado Springs was heralded as one of the hottest housing markets in the United States – with a report from Trulia, a housing data company, claiming that [...]

By |2025-01-29T14:58:07-07:00January 12th, 2019|Ask Your Inspector|Comments Off on Is The Colorado Springs Housing Market Going To Stay Hot In 2019? Our Perspective

Podcast: George Scott Talks With Spectora On The Home Inspection Business

George Scott, the founder of Scott Home Inspection sits down with Kevin Wagstaff from Spectora to talk about the home inspection business in Colorado. Listen to the full podcast episode below. George and Kevin go into topics such as building a business, technology, hiring and 3 keys to success. The talk was broken [...]

By |2019-01-18T11:43:39-07:00December 19th, 2018|Ask Your Inspector|Comments Off on Podcast: George Scott Talks With Spectora On The Home Inspection Business

City of Boulder Outdoor Lighting Ordinance: How This Will Affect Rental Licensing

In an effort to reduce light pollution, many municipalities throughout Colorado have been looking at ordinances to regulate and restrict outdoor lighting in recent years.  This effort is commonly referred to as the "Dark Sky Movement." The most touted advantages of reducing light pollution include increasing visibility of the stars and the night sky, reducing [...]

By |2025-03-10T08:32:33-06:00October 31st, 2018|Boulder Rental License, Rental Property Inspection|Comments Off on City of Boulder Outdoor Lighting Ordinance: How This Will Affect Rental Licensing

Moisture Control in Homes: A “Watershed” Moment

Moisture Control in Homes: What is the most basic protection that a home provides you? Shelter. We need shelter to keep bugs, critters, and beasts at bay. We also need shelter to protect us from the burning noonday sun, as well as from the cold winter winds.  All of these things are easy enough [...]

By |2018-10-18T10:11:12-06:00October 17th, 2018|Ask Your Inspector, Mold Inspection Info|Comments Off on Moisture Control in Homes: A “Watershed” Moment