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Water Heater Age

September 3, 2012
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Home Inspection Services | Professional Home Inspection Services Water Heater Serial Numbers Manufacturer Trade Names Where to Look How to Decode Example American ACE,American, American Hardware, America’s Best, Apex, Aqua Temp, AquaTherm, Aquamatic, Best, Best Deluxe, Champion, Craftmaster, De- Limer, Deluxe, Eagle,The Earl’s Energy Conservation Water Heater, The Earl’s Energy Saver Plus, Envirotemp, Four...

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Renovation and Building Costs

September 3, 2012
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Renovation and Building Costs

?     Use the following information to get a good idea of the costs associated with this comprehensive list of small to large renovation and construction projects. If you have any other prices you think should be added or changed, please email us...

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Your Home’s Components Life Expectancy Chart

September 3, 2012
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Your Home’s Components Life Expectancy Chart -  From InterNACHI Consumers and inspectors and other professionals advising their clients should note that these life expectancies have been determined through research and testing based on regular recommended maintenance and conditions of normal wear and tear, and...

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Insulation R-Value Table

September 3, 2012
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Insulation R-Value Table Insulation Values For Commonly Found Materials Component R-Value Studs R-Value Cavity Assembly R-Value Wall – Outside Air Film 0.17 0.17 Siding – Wood Bevel 0.80 0.80...

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AIR CONDITIONING AGE & CAPACITY

September 3, 2012
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Furnace & Air Conditioner Age by Serial Numbers

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Buying a New Home – Tarion Warranty Facts

September 3, 2012
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homeinspectorservices.net/tips/tarion-warranty”>TARION WARRANTY New Home Warranty It’s on the House Aubrey LeBlanc Toronto Star Saturday Dec. 16/95  “New In Homes Section”  Separating Fact from Fiction Separating fact from fiction is...

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