Richard D. Malin and Associates

TECHNICAL LIBRARY

 

Over the years, Malin & Associates has prepared a number of reports for real estate professionals on the subject of homes and home inspection. These reports are now being made available online to home buyers and sellers as well.

15 Questions to Ask When Shopping For a Home Inspector

The answers determine the quality of the inspection

Air Filters

Keep your furnace clean

Brick Houses

Solid masonry vs. brick veneer

Brick Stains

Identification and prevention

Carbon Monoxide

A silent killer

Condensation

Moisture in the home

Decks

Deck construction safety

Dezincification

Problems with brass fittings for PEX plumbing

Fireplaces: The Magic and the Mystery

Chimney draw

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters

Why are there little buttons on my electrical outlets?

Granite Countertops and Radon

Is my family at risk of exposure to radiation emitted from my granite contertop?

Heating Efficiency

What does high efficiency mean?

Household Glossary

Building Technical Terms Explained

Humidifiers

A comprehensive article regarding humidifiers

In Search of the Perfect House

One day we'll find it ...

Inspect Before You Renovate

Some helpful pointers

Mold

What it is and what to do about it

Scheduled Maintenance

Maintain your home throughout the year with this handy chart

Structures 101

That house isn't going anywhere ... is it?

Synthetic Stucco

How to pronounce "EIFS"

Truss Uplift

Cracked tape joints

UFFI

Urea formaldehyde foam insulation

Undertaking a Home Repair

How to deal with contractors

Vague Real Estate Terms

How to avoid misunderstandings

Wet Basements

Identifying and correcting

When Things Go Wrong

Post Inspection Concerns

When Your Ant Comes to Visit

Carpenter ants

 

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