11-month Van Metre Walk Thru Inspection

hberg · Jan 17, 2004

Have you had any quotes or looked into the cost of installing a gas fireplace in your master yet? We originally asked VM to install one in our bedroom and the quite frankly said no.

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quote:Originally posted by speckhard

What we are looking for is a specialist of some sort that would have the equipment to test the insulation in the walls (our bedroom is very, very cold compared to rest of the house) and draft coming in the widows -- so window seals. Also someone that can take a look at our pipes and explain why the water is piping hot coming into the kitchen but lukewarm at best coming into our showers upstairs. My knowledge of home inspectors thus far has been they have a broad range of knowledge in many areas -- we had one, he was pretty good but feel we need someone specific in these areas.

Anyone know who we can call - or if we are talking about two areas of expertise and therefore would need two skilled specialist? My husband thinks an hvac person for the pipes and insulation -- comments?
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Speckhard,

We have a cooler Master Bedroom as well. I agree with Wick on the reasons for this. Consider also that the Executives MBR is adjacent to a heated part of the house only on one (bathroom/hallway) side. Compared to the other bedrooms which share 2 of 4 or 3 of 4 walls. All three other walls have unheated exteriors. Add to that the loss of a insulating attic with a cathedral ceiling and you have all of the elements required for a cooler room. Also keep in mind that the thermostat is in the hallway measuring the temperature of warm air that has risen from downstairs too. We plan on installing a cathedral ceiling fan to force down some of the warm air and are considering installing a gas fireplace. We had a home inspection at predrywall and @ 60 day and he did not find insufficent insulation. Despite this we are also considering adding more insulation to the attic area above the garage.
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