Tips and
Information
Missing
Insulation-
On refrigerant line degrades the efficiency of air conditioning
unit
| Cost of
Repair |
|
Materials.................... |
about $1.00 |
|
Labor.......................... |
do it yourself |
Siding (see helpful links
for more info)
Fiberboard type, can be totally replaced or repaired by cutting off
damaged section and adding a pressure treated board (flashed of
course)
| Cost to Repair |
|
Labor |
Can be very expensive or nominal, if
you do it. |
|
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Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter
Helps prevent electrical shock if properly installed Current
Electrical code calls for circuit protection on all circuits within
6 feet of water (i.e. - Kitchen and bath sinks, whirlpool tubs,
Spas, exterior outlets, etc.)
| Cost to Upgrade |
|
Labor |
varies considerably according to
extent needed (can run into hundreds) |
|
|
Door
Casing
Deterioration of trim due to water or termites.
| Cost to Repair |
|
Labor |
Cost varies with extent of damage. |
|
|
Cable
Tendon Ends
exposed cable tendon ends on a concrete post tension slab. surfaces should be cleaned
and covered with cement that's treated with bonding agent
Temperature / Pressure relief valve
is not plumbed on this installation of a water heater. Code requires
CPVC galvanized, or other approved material piping to an area where discharge of hot water (up to 210 F)
will not be a safety hazard.
| Cost to Repair |
|
Labor |
Cost can be minimum or expensive
according to job. |
|
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This temperature
pressure relief valve is plumbed with too small size of pipe.
Building codes require pipe to be of same size as opening of TPRV.
Bathtub
drain assembly. This requires an access door to view the operation
of the drain. A leak here can possibly contribute to termites (wood
destroying insects) and/or mold.
