Common Problems with Fiber Board Siding.

Fiberboard Siding (often referred to as Hardboard Planking) was manufactured by several companies including Louisiana-Pacific®, Masonite®, Weyerhaeuser® and Georgia Pacific®.
While this type of siding was made by numerous manufacturers, each company’s fiberboard siding is made in roughly the same manner and tends to have the same issues.
After this siding has been installed for some length [...]

Home Seller’s Pre-inspection Checklist.

At Nashville Home Inspection we understand that many times the inspection process is time sensitive and essential for an expedient closing. That is why we have prepared this pre-inspection checklist so that we can do our job efficiently.
First, we would like to answer some of the commonly asked questions about our service: 
What is a home inspection?
 
We are [...]

How often should I change my smoke detector?

Some manufacturers recommend replacement after 5 years. If you don’t have the manufacturer’s information and your smoke alarms are 10 years old or older, it’s time to replace them with new ones. Since smoke alarms can become desensitized over time, replacement is strongly advised.
If possible, replace old smoke alarms with interconnected alarms. These alarms are [...]

How often does the air filter for my heating and air conditioning system need to be changed?

Are the return air vents in your house covered with dirt?  If so, you’re not cleaning or replacing your filter often enough!Here’s a question we get asked on a regular basis; how often should I replace the air filters and my furnace?
You should replace or clean the filter once a month.  With forced air furnace [...]