Ask The Atlanta Home Inspector

Hopefully you have a catch pan under your washing machine in case it overflows.  But what’s the use of having a catch pan under your second floor washing machine if there is a large gap around the drain line going into the wall cavity? 
These are details we look for every day!

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If the vents covers on the exterior of your home are not securely fastened and caulked to the exterior wall, you’re asking for trouble.  Insects, rodents and moisture can enter the interior wall cavity through unsecured and uncaulked wall penetrations.   Here’s an example of the issue:

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Many of the mechanical systems in your home have components that come through the exterior wall of the house. And the gaps in the exterior wall around these components need to be kept sealed. Failure to keep these gaps sealed can lead to a variety of undesirable issues from insect infestation to water […]

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