Journal FortKnox's Journal: House Inspection 18
Everything went GREAT with the inspection. The inspector was IMPRESSED at how clean and serviced everything was. I have (well, am getting) a 20 year old waterheater (avg life of a waterheater is 15 years). The inspector said it will last another 5 years, if not more, because it was cleaned and serviced every year. Same with the furnace.
The only badpoint was that there is 3 layers of shingles on the roof. I got about 5-7 years to replace them, but replacing means I have to tear off all 3 layers. I may end up doing that, myself (at least the tearing off part), just to save the extra cash.
The only badpoint was that there is 3 layers of shingles on the roof. I got about 5-7 years to replace them, but replacing means I have to tear off all 3 layers. I may end up doing that, myself (at least the tearing off part), just to save the extra cash.
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Water heater.... (Score:1)
It's better to be safe than sorry.
Good luck!!!
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Congrats, and roofing isn't too bad. (Score:2)
And remember, use the right type of nail gun. If you use something that is too powerful, it will go straight through the roof. It's rather scary if you are underneath
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The biggest pain with removing the old stuff is that it's a pain to clean up. Shingles everywhere.
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D'oh Please ignore part of my last post (Score:2)
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Everything was in excellent condition for a 50+ year old house. Of course, I'm still asking the seller to fix stuff...
The only real issue is the electrical, which I expect to have rewired over the next year or two (did I mention it was a 50+ YO house?)
Interesting about the water heater. My insurance company told me I would need to replace the 15 year old water heater within 30 days of closing, as it was simply too old. You may want to check that. It might just be my company (U
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My close date is May 30th. The house is vacant, so I have no worries about waiting. I also don't think GA has a silly law like Round on the outsides and Hi in the middle has.
I should be fully functioning in my new casa around the 5th or so.
Fun fun fun. Dude, isn't it great? Can you believe we've blown so much cash on effing apartments? Bah. I get mad thinking about it.
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Fun, fun, fun.