A friend of a friend had a roofing business in Texas. His racket was getting the homeowners insurance to replace hail damaged roofs. I didn't know anyone in Texas actually bought their own roof. Had a 1955 house on the market, after third buyer backed out we replaced the roof and the orangeburg sewer then a young civil engineer bought it from us, finally a buyer with some common sense. Should've just sold it to the low baller.
Nothing wrong with cast iron DWV pipe other than it's not self-scouring like ABS and PVC. Don't confuse cast iron with Durham steel fitting and galv DWV piping......common to see both in a house. When I was roughing in houses in Dallas in the 70's with CI, no Durham fittings or DWV galv pipe was used....just the CI.Tyler Pipe in TX used to guarantee their cast iron pipe for 75 yrs. Galv piping....now that stuff was the best we had back then(other than copper), but it started rusting from the day it was put in. Your water itself and the amount of usage depends on its self-destruction. Risers generally live longer than the horizontal runs. You'll have to replace all of it at some point or you'll get leaking. Can be a huge job inside walls. Sometimes it's easier to bring new piping up through the floor where the fixtures are and abandon it in the walls. Of course in a two-story house that gets problematic with plumbing.
Great video! Clear communication and funny. Loved the arrow you added to show what you were talking about. I'm not a home inspector I just find the job itself interesting and how many different things can effect a house, so I really appreciate your video
We do not inspect or report on any form of wood destroying insects in Arizona, that's the termite inspectors responsibility. The pull down stairs didn't meet the one hour fire rating .....Ha .... and yes that roof is past it's life expectancy..... FHA and VA doesn't approve loans on a house with a bad roof .....
All our inspectors are licensed WDI inspectors here. We provide them with every inspection report. Love the comments man. Please keep it up. It really helps out the channel.
Thanks for the tour & info... We are currently lookig to buy a 1957 home in Houston tx. Older home, older issues.. There was some corner cracks that we may need to call a foundation Co to give us a quote, and the chimney needs to be cleaned. Also, 2 huge mature trees up against the home...I guess is a huge no-no. We will see.. we love the layout and its a corner lot.
Pretty good video man. I am a very busy property inspector in Oklahoma. I actually inspect for termites as well. I do not do treatments, only inspections. I was wondering if you use some sort of infrared imaging tool to scan the walls to check for missing insulation or possible moisture in the walls?
We use this version of flir www.amazon.com/dp/B07P8N2792/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=homeinspect0d-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=379a54218dc1499f8c9d70ae15d600c0&creativeASIN=B07P8N2792&th=1
This is great info for home buyers. What are your thoughts on seismic retrofitting? I’m out in California so it’s something the homes need. If the home goes for a while without retrofitting could that be a concern? The property would be 88 yrs old
Hello.Sir I'm in buying a home process we did home inspection already there couples major things ,sush as roof trusses have been cut ,broken rafters .If u can give me advice because I'm confusing about buying that house. Thanks.
@@AActionHomeInspectionHouston Yes Sir ,he told me I have to ask engineering instructor,but I want to know if these kind of issues gonna make trouble in the future? I can send you some pictures from inspection report if you want. I have to make decision before the end of this week.
@@AActionHomeInspectionHouston is because I'm planning on buying a house for the first time and is a older home is got some cracks outside . Hopefully I don't make a mistake buying it I have no experience.
@@magicalballers9342 I recommend getting a structural engineer before you call a foundation company. Sometimes fixing a slab is as easy as regrading the outside.
Just a question on the lead flashing on the plumbing vent. Why won't you just with your hands shape the flashing correctly?
A friend of a friend had a roofing business in Texas. His racket was getting the homeowners insurance to replace hail damaged roofs. I didn't know anyone in Texas actually bought their own roof. Had a 1955 house on the market, after third buyer backed out we replaced the roof and the orangeburg sewer then a young civil engineer bought it from us, finally a buyer with some common sense. Should've just sold it to the low baller.
Nothing wrong with cast iron DWV pipe other than it's not self-scouring like ABS and PVC. Don't confuse cast iron with Durham steel fitting and galv DWV piping......common to see both in a house. When I was roughing in houses in Dallas in the 70's with CI, no Durham fittings or DWV galv pipe was used....just the CI.Tyler Pipe in TX used to guarantee their cast iron pipe for 75 yrs. Galv piping....now that stuff was the best we had back then(other than copper), but it started rusting from the day it was put in. Your water itself and the amount of usage depends on its self-destruction. Risers generally live longer than the horizontal runs. You'll have to replace all of it at some point or you'll get leaking. Can be a huge job inside walls. Sometimes it's easier to bring new piping up through the floor where the fixtures are and abandon it in the walls. Of course in a two-story house that gets problematic with plumbing.
agreed. it is ludicrous to compare galvanized and iron in the same breath. iron is still sold and is expensive. it's a good product
@@chrishall2594 In lots of places, especially warehouses that store flammable products, it's required to use CI DWV throughout.
Great video! Clear communication and funny. Loved the arrow you added to show what you were talking about. I'm not a home inspector I just find the job itself interesting and how many different things can effect a house, so I really appreciate your video
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching.
Great info Chris, super easy to understand. Thanks!!
We do not inspect or report on any form of wood destroying insects in Arizona, that's the termite inspectors responsibility. The pull down stairs didn't meet the one hour fire rating .....Ha .... and yes that roof is past it's life expectancy..... FHA and VA doesn't approve loans on a house with a bad roof .....
All our inspectors are licensed WDI inspectors here. We provide them with every inspection report. Love the comments man. Please keep it up. It really helps out the channel.
Do you recomend a inspector in Fort Worth Dallas area
Thank you for all TIPS.... May God bless you. I am going to buy a house build in 1972 .... really great tips for me!!
Great service and good information
Thanks for the tour & info...
We are currently lookig to buy a 1957 home in Houston tx. Older home, older issues.. There was some corner cracks that we may need to call a foundation Co to give us a quote, and the chimney needs to be cleaned. Also, 2 huge mature trees up against the home...I guess is a huge no-no. We will see.. we love the layout and its a corner lot.
Michele Lara good luck, shoot some pictures over and I might be able to help. My insta account is @homeinspector_tx
Great information
Pretty good video man. I am a very busy property inspector in Oklahoma. I actually inspect for termites as well. I do not do treatments, only inspections. I was wondering if you use some sort of infrared imaging tool to scan the walls to check for missing insulation or possible moisture in the walls?
We use this version of flir www.amazon.com/dp/B07P8N2792/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=homeinspect0d-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=379a54218dc1499f8c9d70ae15d600c0&creativeASIN=B07P8N2792&th=1
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Great presentation today
Lol great video made me laugh
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Great video
Very practical and helpful
What a horrible condensate line
LOl, You want summer to come back? Do you like hot attics?
Mike Arnold oh yeah the best
Awesome vid.
This is great info for home buyers. What are your thoughts on seismic retrofitting? I’m out in California so it’s something the homes need. If the home goes for a while without retrofitting could that be a concern? The property would be 88 yrs old
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Buying a house now usually means you have little negotiating power when issues turn up and sellers know it...
5:22 is what you've been waiting for
This video was made on my birthday
I learned a lot, thanks.
Is the tool spelled protimeter? Can you recommend non-professional level model?
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Hello.Sir
I'm in buying a home process we did home inspection already there couples major things ,sush as roof trusses have been cut ,broken rafters .If u can give me advice because I'm confusing about buying that house.
Thanks.
Aigle Noir have you reached out to your home inspector?
@@AActionHomeInspectionHouston
Yes Sir ,he told me I have to ask engineering instructor,but I want to know if these kind of issues gonna make trouble in the future? I can send you some pictures from inspection report if you want. I have to make decision before the end of this week.
@@aiglenoir4365 Sure send it on over. Cdmurphy@a-action.com
How much do you think it cost to fix water damage?
It always depends on the extent of the damage.
@@AActionHomeInspectionHouston is because I'm planning on buying a house for the first time and is a older home is got some cracks outside . Hopefully I don't make a mistake buying it I have no experience.
@@taniastv4991 my most recent video about foundations can help.
Where can I get warranty paper for foundation repair
Magical Ballers typically from the seller or from the foundation company that has completed the repairs.
A-Action Home Inspection Houston thanks... do have a company in mind that you recommend
Magical Ballers do you need foundation repairs?
A-Action Home Inspection Houston yes I do
@@magicalballers9342 I recommend getting a structural engineer before you call a foundation company. Sometimes fixing a slab is as easy as regrading the outside.
Don't wear sunglasses to make a video!
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