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Educational blog posts on plumbing systems, case studies, and observed defects during home inspections.
Backflow Preventers on Your Main Water Line: What They Do, and Why the Rules Depend on Your Water Provider
What a main-line backflow preventer does, why it protects the public water supply, and how Missouri backflow requirements come down to your local water provider.
Sean Struckmeyer
Aug 2814 min read
Polybutylene Pipe: How to Spot It, Why It Fails, and What It Costs to Replace
Polybutylene pipe can fail without warning. Learn how to tell it from PEX, why it's a concern, what a whole-home repipe costs, and how it affects insurance.
Sean Struckmeyer
Jul 299 min read
Common Defects Found in CPVC Water Supply Lines: What Homeowners Need to Know
When purchasing a home or maintaining an existing property, understanding the plumbing system is crucial for long-term safety and investment protection. Learn more about CVPC in this Blog Post.
Sean Struckmeyer
Jun 58 min read
Gas Water Heater Venting: Why Correct Flue Installation is Non-Negotiable
Gas Water Heaters must be properly vented. This article discusses how they work and why proper venting is important.
Sean Struckmeyer
Mar 25 min read
DWV Plumbing System Issues: A Home Inspector's Guide to Drain, Waste, and Vent Problems
Drain Waste Vents: The Unsung Hero of Plumbing Written By: Sean Struckmeyer, Professional Home Inspector | Tech Inspect Home Services LLC You use your plumbing every day, but do you know how it works without smells or clogs? Did you know it’s all thanks to that white or gray pipe sticking out of your roof? Waste Management is all thanks to the DWV or Drain Waste Vent. It’s a network of pipes running throughout the home that is responsible for getting water and waste out of
Sean Struckmeyer
Nov 6, 20255 min read
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