The inspector is very good at explaining things simply yet thoroughly. Thanks for a great video!
@kimberlychildsrealestateag70142 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@GMartinez7779 ай бұрын
Supply and return register should be blocked to prevent drywall dust from entering the duct system preventing molded growth.
@noeldchilds14659 ай бұрын
... it also prevents nesting! However, the HVAC units in Arizona are typically not in use during the drywall phase. Therefore, covering returns & registers is more so to keep the birds out.
@robdavidson9937 ай бұрын
Pre-insulation inspection.
@kimberlychildsrealestateag70147 ай бұрын
Hi Rob, thanks for your feedback! In Arizona many of the new builds refer to this inspection as the pre-drywall phase.
@dweickel Жыл бұрын
Bath fan exhaust hose should have a small trap in hose near the fan box for moisture doesn't leak back in. Good video.
@dustina6261 Жыл бұрын
Nope
@robdavidson9937 ай бұрын
No
@richardflanigan947510 ай бұрын
Overall good video. Plumb walls means the vertical aspect… what you reference is the drywall will be on one plane.
@rachelgivens56762 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the video, it was very informative. The inspector was very thorough and explained very well that the unknowledgeable can understand. You asked an excellent question on untreated wood after installation. Keep up the good work, looking forward to your next informational videos on new builds.
@kimberlychildsrealestateag70142 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback Rachel!
@kimberlychildsrealestateag70142 ай бұрын
Hi Jeff, thank you for your comment. Please keep in mind that this new construction home inspection is based off Arizona state guidelines. Each state has different materials. This inspector credentials include a degree in architecture of which he performed in that immediate field for over 12 years and another 12 years as a civil engineer.
@dougcarlson68002 ай бұрын
In our areas were required to block three sides of the supply Hvac boxes. There should be a kink in the exhaust fan to create a water trap so it doesn’t run back into the electrical fan and light combination or even a heater situation On the Plum wall reference. that is an incorrect statement. It’s only planned out. You cannot use a level like that to show plum. It’s called shimmer and shave where you make all the studs similar so it plains out flatter after drywall. There are numerous southern small and fractions, but overall is the cheap builder version of a custom home.
@VerylongJohn2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting that there is minimal OSB sheathing on the home…. Like just the house wrap… idk about that…
@noeldchilds14652 жыл бұрын
Good observation Antonio. OSB is primarily used structurally to resist wind loads (particularly in Hurricane prone regions). Builders in Arizona have the luxury of building homes more affordably because their designs to not have to meet the tough standards of Florida, Texas or California. For example, Arizona does not utilize design components to offset seismic activity from a Cali earthquake or to sustain snow loads of a Wisconsin Winter. All structural components are verified by structural engineers based upon the region of construction.
@vm7224 ай бұрын
Doesn't matter who built it. who designed it. or who inspected it. Every single home has issues. Many more so on tract homes
@phillatshaw72192 жыл бұрын
Why is there no sheathing on the exterior walls? It appeared to be only house wrap which should go on the outside of the sheathing.
@noeldchilds14652 жыл бұрын
OSB is primarily used structurally to resist wind loads (particularly in Hurricane prone regions). Builders in Arizona have the luxury of building homes more affordably because their designs to not have to meet the tough standards of Florida, Texas or California. For example, Arizona does not utilize design components to offset seismic activity from a Cali earthquake or to sustain snow loads of a Wisconsin Winter. All structural components are verified by structural engineers based upon the region of construction.
@neo2170412 жыл бұрын
Get a directional microphone. It will help with the muffins of your video recording. This is probably happening because your finger is blocking the mic on your iPhone.
@Longtack555 ай бұрын
Moisture test of the structural timber?
@noeldchilds14655 ай бұрын
🤔🙄 ... We are situated in the desert, (aka, Arizona). There is very little moisture content. We also have subterranean termites as opposed to dampwood termites.
@jennifershields7282 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@kimberlychildsrealestateag70142 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Jennifer!
@CharlesRentz11 ай бұрын
The plates to prevent nails from damageing electric and plumbing lines is on the surface of the studs ,can't install the dry wall flat.there are other mistakes but why were they not talked about ?
@noeldchilds146510 ай бұрын
Are you familiar with home construction? Thousands of homes are built utilizing this method and have perfectly flush walls. These plates are approximately 1/8" of an inch thick and can not cause a noticeable deflection.
@phillatshaw72192 жыл бұрын
Pressure treated lumber is not required on interior walls if there is vapor barrier under the concrete. Do you check the truss prints for proper bracing and nailing of all girder trusses?
@noeldchilds14652 жыл бұрын
The majority of New Home Slab on Grade Construction in Arizona does not utilize a moisture barrier between the concrete and the base aggregate. Therefore, pressure treated lumber is common. The requirement for permanent bracing is not apart of a home inspection. We are not provided with structural plans by the builder, nor do we perform "CODE" inspections. Code related certifications are performed by the municipality.
@rorymurray58476 ай бұрын
Protect the pipes it's all built of wood😅
@jefferykeeper90342 ай бұрын
This guy doesn't know what he's talking about
@lotharhamburg534311 ай бұрын
Slop 🤮
@kimberlychildsrealestateag70147 ай бұрын
Thank you for your feedback lotharhamburg5343, have a great day!