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Champia Inspector Atlanta Finds Home’s Rafters Get Little Support Champia Inspector Atlanta Talks About Support! You just never know what you will find in houses.  This house has undersized purlins supporting the rafters in the attic, according to Andrew Binosa of Champia Real Estate Inspections. purlin: (noun) a longitudinal member in a roof frame, usually […]

What Role Does a Triangle Play for Your Roof? Atlanta Home Inspector Talks About Triangle Roof and Trusses! Champia Real Estate Inspections Atlanta staff members continue to educate themselves throughout the year. Just a few days after a “boot camp” for schedulers, it was time for inspectors to sit down for a lesson and know

What is Included in a Champia Phase I ESA? At Champia Home Inspections Atlanta and Environmental Testing, our Phase I ESA includes a walk-through assessment (interior and exterior) of the property, a review of state and local regulatory databases, current and past use of the property and land around it, and recognized environmental conditions (REC),

The Importance of Mold Testing Americans spend most of their time indoors – at home, in school, at work. It is therefore vital that the typical indoor environment be a safe and non-toxic place, free from contaminants that could endanger the health and well-being of the people who live, study and work there.That why must need to

How can you help your home pass inspection? You’re selling your home and having an open house. Would you leave dirty dishes in the sink or clothes on the floor? Of course not! That’s what a home pass inspection, inspector sees when you leave your gutters clogged, faucets dripping, HVAC filters dirty, and a moldy

How Radon Exposure Affects Your Health Radon is an odorless, tasteless, invisible gas that is produced by the decay of uranium in soil and water. Radon in the soil seeps into homes and other buildings through cracks in the foundation or slab where it can be found in concentrated amounts. How Dangerous is Radon? According

The Importance of Radon Testing: Part One Radon is an odorless, tasteless, invisible gas. It is produced as uranium decays in soil and water. It can be hazardous when found in highly concentrated areas in homes and other buildings. That’s why it is essential to have a house for radon testing not only before you

The Importance of Radon Testing: Part Two What if Elevated Radon Levels are Found? If elevated radon testing levels are found in a home you are considering purchasing, the EPA recommends that you request that the seller mitigate (reduce) them. Experts agree that the minimum levels of radon in a home are about 1.2 pCi/L. You probably

Watch out for signs of sewer line failures Do you suddenly have cockroaches appearing in your home? Sure, you’ll think to call an exterminator. But would you be surprised that you might need a plumber? The old, pre-1972 construction homes usually had cast iron sewer pipes. These pipes aren’t expected to last more than 40