- Knee Wall
- Wall that is not high in comparison to the other walls in the structure.
- Knob And Tube Wiring
- Old style of wiring recognizable by porcelain knobs that hold the single strands of wire, and the tubes that insulate the wires as they pass through rafters or floor joists. In some cases this wiring is acceptable, in most cases it has been tampered with by previous homeowners adding outlets or lights. An evaluation by an electrician is strongly recommended.
- Knockouts
- Pre-punched sections/blanks that can be removed to connect conduit to a load center or junction boxes. Also on front panel of a breaker board.
- Landing
- The platform our area between two flights of stairs or at the top of a single flight of stairs.
- Laminated Shingles
- Strip shingles containing more than one layer of tabs to create extra thickness. Also called three-dimensional shingles or architectural shingles.
- Latent Defect
- Defect that is not readily apparent but may become apparent at a later date.
- Ledger Strip
- Strip of wood fastened on the bottom side of a beam on which joists are secured.
- Lintel
- Structural member typically installed over a window or door opening in a masonry wall, or above a fireplace. Usually concrete or steel.
- Load Bearing Wall
- Wall that supports the weight of the structure above it. These walls cannot be removed without providing an alternative source of support.
- Load Center
- The fuse board or breaker panel that distributes the incoming electrical power to the various circuits in the home.
- Louver
- A series of slats that allow air to pass through permitting ventilation while excluding sunlight or rain from entering.
Dayton, Ohio Home Inspectors
Gas Line Dirt Legs
Gas and particularly natural gas piping may have traces of sediment or particulates in it, especially if work has been done to the underground piping under the street. To trap any contaminates before they flow into the appliance, blocking the burner and creating problems for the home owner a series of dirt legs are installed. […]Read More about Gas Line Dirt Legs
Thermostat Placement Is Crucial
A badly placed thermostat plays havoc with the heating and cooling of a house. In this case the wall light creates a warm zone beside the thermostat causing it to register hotter than the rest of the house. This means that it reaches what it registers as the set temperature shutting the furnace down before […]Read More about Thermostat Placement Is Crucial
Bath Overflow Loose
All too often the overflow on the bathtub is loose or worse yet loose and the gasket damaged. If the bath is filled up to the overflow and it is loose the water will go down behind the tub which if it’s on the second floor could damage the ceiling. The water can also create […]Read More about Bath Overflow Loose
Bonding Gas Piping
A bonding wire is often mistaken for a ground wire, it does not go to ground but back to the electric panel. When it is connected to black iron *(steel)* piping the paint under the clamp must be removed with a rasp or sandpaper to make a good contact, paint reduces the contact rendering the […]Read More about Bonding Gas Piping
High Efficiency Furnaces In Attic
High efficiency furnaces recognisable by the white PVC flue pipe, installed in an unheated attic is not your best choice of location, it may be the only place to put it which does not change the fact that it is not ideal. Yes, many builders and furnace installers are installing them in the attic without […]Read More about High Efficiency Furnaces In Attic
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Dayton, OH 45402
