What’s a Wood destroying organism? When we talk about WDIs in the home services sector, we’re referring to a variety of insects that consume or damage wood to exist. A wood damaging organism is any organism that damages the structural integrity of wood (WDO). Some examples include termites, wood-boring insects, and fungi such as dry …
Water quality testing is a specific but straightforward test that looks for toxins and pollutants including chlorine, lead, and coliform bacteria in a home’s water supply. Testing can also indicate chemical pH abnormalities as well as other characteristics. Testing confirms that the water in your home is drinkable and safe to use on a daily …
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When the words “home inspection” are said the first thing that comes to minds is the process of pre-purchase inspections. However, there are different kinds of residential home inspections: maintenance Home inspections, rental properties home inspections, pre-listing home inspections, and many more. In this article, all the concepts and definitions will be related to the …
New York State home inspectors must be licensed by the state and follow the state’s Code of Ethics, Regulations, and Standards of Practice. The practice standards establish a minimum baseline that must be followed by legislation. The standards are intended for general house inspections and do not apply to commercial inspections. A general or normal …
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