Liberty Inspection Group - April 2018

3 RED FLAGS WE’LL WATCH OUT FOR DURING YOUR INSPECTION

Even the most beautiful homes often harbor nasty surprises for would-be buyers or sellers. The problem is that it’s almost impossible to spot many of the most serious issues without a professionally trained inspector by your side. Still, forewarned is forearmed. Here are five red flags that may be hiding behind those picture-perfect walls.

were installed in millions of U.S. homes from the late ‘70s to the mid-’90s. These pipes are cheap and work great, until they suddenly don’t. Over time, they’ve been found to

degrade due to chlorine in the municipal water supply, causing sudden leaks and potentially serious flooding. If any of the pipes in the home have the code “PB2110” on them, you’re playing with a ticking time bomb, counting down the days until they burst and flood.

ALUMINUM WIRING

MOLD

Most of the time, buyers and sellers assume that if the electrical seems to be working fine, there’s nothing wrong. But a thorough look into the wiring often tells a different story — one filled with fire hazards and potential costly repairs. Old aluminum wiring installed during the copper shortages of the Vietnam War is a serious concern. Aluminum reacts to heat differently than copper, causing it to expand and contract, which can lead to dangerous loose connections. And unfortunately, the only option in some cases is to replace the entire system with copper in an expensive and involved process.

Sure, janky wiring and subpar pipes can be expensive, but at least they don’t invisibly ruin your health day after day. Mold can cause all kinds of insidious symptoms like headaches, fatigue, or shortness of breath. While it usually thrives in damp, warm locales within the home, mold can be difficult to identify unless you’ve been trained to notice it. These may be three of the biggest offenders in the home inspection game, but they’re certainly not the only ones. Before you make one of the biggest investments of your life, it’s best to bring a professional on board to avoid a money pit. Call the Liberty Inspection experts at 610.756.1002 and let us detect any problems before they cost you money.

POLYBUTYLENE PIPES

But it’s not just the electrical. Builders have been trying to find a cheap alternative to copper for decades. Take polybutylene pipes, for example, which

HAVE A LAUGH ON US!

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON BREADCRUMBS

Recipe inspired by Food and Wine Magazine

INGREDIENTS

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2 pounds asparagus

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1 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley, chopped

1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra- virgin olive oil

Ingredients:

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Kosher salt

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2 teaspoons lemon zest

Freshly ground pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced

Juice of one lemon (not packaged lemon juice)

DIRECTIONS

minute. Add breadcrumbs and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and fold in parsley and lemon zest. 3. Transfer asparagus to serving platter, drizzle with lemon juice, and top with breadcrumb mixture.

1. Heat oven to 425 F. Toss

asparagus with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and

pepper. Place on baking sheet and bake for 20–26 minutes, turning asparagus halfway through. 2. When asparagus is nearly done, heat remaining olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1

Directions:

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