July 2017 - PCA Inspections

What are those white chalky stains on my foundation?

by bob emmett | Jul 25, 2017 | Foundation Inspection

If you’ve been in a lot of basements in San Francisco, you’ll have noticed some foundations have water stains with a chalky, white appearance. This is called “efflorescence”. This develops as the salt minerals in the concrete slough off as water drains through the...

“What’s that knobby thing on top of the kitchen sink?”

by bob emmett | Jul 17, 2017 | Appliance Inspection

This is attached to most sinks yet few home owners know why it’s there and what it does. It’s called an “Air Gap.” Basically, it is to prevent dirty and contaminated water from backing up into the water supply through the...

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by bob emmett | Jul 12, 2017 | Appliance Inspection, Chimney Inspection, Electrical Inspection, Energy Audit, Exterior Inspection, Foundation Inspection, General Home Inspection, Heating & Cooling Inspection, Plumbing Inspection, Roof Inspection, Seismic Assessment, Termite Inspections, Uncategorized, Water Heater Inspection

Thanks for Visiting PCA Inspections.Welcome to our Industry related inspections blog, where you can read about the following topics and categories. Exterior Inspection Roof Inspection Plumbing Inspection Electrical Inspection Foundation Inspection Appliance Inspection...

What are those white chalky stains on my foundation?

“What’s that knobby thing on top of the kitchen sink?”

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