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Identify Termites in Colorado
You need to know how to identify termites in Colorado. It's dry in Colorado right? Insects such as termites can't thrive in this climate... Or can they? A good home inspector will know the answer to this question. In this video, Andrew McClish, The McClish Team...
Identify a Three Way Switch Malfunction
Are lights in a hall or stairwell acting strange? Perhaps you get more exercise than you wanted because you have to run up and down to get your lights to turn on. If this is the case, it could be that your three way switch has been wired incorrectly. You can count...
Tips on Navigating the McClish Team’s Home Inspection Reports
Watch this video to gain an overview of our reporting system.
Infrared Scans In Action
An infrared scan is worth it, even for newer homes.
Infrared Camera Standards Of Practice
Standards when performing residential home inspections utilizing an infrared camera as an additional tool.
60 Amp Electrical Service
Sixty amps is not enough to service a home with an electric stove, oven, clothes dryer, air conditioner, and so on.
Aluminum Wiring
Fortunately, the problems associated with aluminum wiring are now well understood.
Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI)
An AFCI is designed to detect sparking in an electrical system, and to shut down the affected circuit before it causes a fire.
Asbestos
Asbestos poses a health risk when the fibers become airborn.
Asphalt Shingles
Asphalt shingles are the most common type of sloped roof covering in North America.