March 2000
Read All About It: Home Interiors, Garages, and More!
Everything you ever wanted to know about home interiors and
garages is just one click away--new technical
information has been added to the House Facts section of the U.S.
Inspect Web site.
In the home inspection industry, the interior
of a home refers to the finished surfaces of walls, ceilings and floors,
as well as components such as doors, windows and stairs. Did you know
that many glass manufacturers place a coating over
glass windows for greater energy
efficiency. The coating, called low E (emissivity), reflects radiant
heat in the summer and retains interior heat in the winter. Learn more
about the interior of your home.
Whether used to store your car or holiday
decorations, the garage is a valua
ble
addition to the home. Is there at least a 5/8-inch gypsum board
separating your attached garage from the living space? This wall is required in order to
serve as a firewall to the residence, and can prevent toxic
gases or vapors from entering the residence. Learn more
about garages and other garage requirements.
U.S. Inspect's House Facts papers
incorporate digital pictures and graphics to complement the
technical information presented. Keep an eye out for future issues of
the Advisory Report, which will highlight new information that has
been added to U.S. Inspect's online technical library.
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