Tri Value Consultants
Home Inspections ○ Commercial Building Inspections ○ Custom Inspections ○ Pre-Lease Inspections ○ Expert Witness Inspections and Testimony
(781) 334 - 3830
Scheduling and Questions
LOGIN or REGISTER here
Right click on buttons below to "Save" to your device
This is the Addendum we were giving to our Home Inspection clients back in 2000-2004.
It has much information and can be viewed or downloaded for free.
Please Enjoy - but remember THIS IS NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE or REDISTRIBUTION and can only be used for personal use. (e.g. -- To ALL PROFESSIONALS -- DO NOT DISTRIBUTE to any clients, prospective clients or use as any form of advertising -- $500 usage fee PER UNIT DISTRIBUTED will be incurred!)
This is an article I wrote from 1997 (Decades ago...) on the many problems and issues with the old style Fiberboard Siding.
Please enjoy!
TIP SHEETS - PDF Info Files
TIP SHEETS - Fiber-Cement Siding: Common Defects
Fiber-cement siding is a quality siding product - WHEN INSTALLED PROPERLY... Here we discuss the most common defects in Fiber-Cement siding installations. Of the new fiber cement installations we've inspected - 65% have had some defects needing repair, and 35% have had MAJOR defects requiring removal and re-installation of siding!
TIP SHEETS - PDF Info Files
TIP SHEETS - Massacusetts Bedroom Requirements
Are your bedrooms safe? Bedrooms have special requirements more than other living areas for safety. These minimal requirements are CRITICAL for safety and ALL bedrooms should meet them to be safe. While this was written for Bedrooms in Massachusetts, these minimal requirements apply in most areas of the US.
TIP SHEETS - PDF Info Files
TIP SHEETS - Subterranean Termites - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Subterranean Termites are the most common wood-attacking insect in the US and the only termite we need to fear in the Northeast. Here is everything you need to know about termites, their treatment, and repairing termite damage. Download it today!
TIP SHEETS - PDF Info Files
TIP SHEETS - Everything You Need to Know about KNOB AND TUBE Wiring
Knob and tube wire is a hidden potential hazard in some older homes. 75% of the older homes that were completely "re-wired" still had active knob and tube when I inspected them! This tip sheet covers everything from the history of Knob and Tube wire to exactly what to look for and how to find out if you still have some of this antique and potentially hazardous wiring still in use. Download it today!
TIP SHEETS - PDF Info Files
TIP SHEET - Hot Roofs: The Benefits, Pitfalls, and Mistakes
What is a "Hot Roof"? What are the benefits of having a hot roof? And what are the Pitfalls? These and more questions are answered for you in this illustrated TIP SHEET! I've seen more than 100 Hot Roof installations, and most of them were poorly or improperly installed. Read all about Hot Roofs - Download this today!
TIP SHEETS - PDF Info Files
TIP SHEETS – HVAC Duct Cleaning, Maintenance, and Pitfalls
Your HVAC system (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning) is constantly moving large amounts of air through your house - and WILL need maintenance.
Many systems have problems with ducts, filters and leaks. Read all about your system, ducts, and the maintenance issues and pitfalls that can often be avoided. - Download this today!
TIP SHEETS - PDF Info Files
TIP SHEETS – RENTING and LEASING – How to evaluate a rental unit (before signing a lease)
Renting or Leasing a unit can be a frustrating and often confusing process. With the current rental market as it is
Choosing the “RIGHT” unit to rent/lease is critical –- and choosing the wrong unit – can be potentially costly (in money, aggravation, or “pulled out hair”).
Besides the visual “look” of the unit, How can anyone determine the true conditions of the unit (and building)?
Here are the most common Pre-Rental/ Lease investigation techniques I’ve seen used by clients over the past 42+ years of building and unit inspections:
(Note: ALWAYS consult your attorney – this is NOT intended to be legal advice.)
TIP SHEETS - PDF Info Files
TIP SHEETS – Foundation Types - Common Benefits, Issues and Risks
The foundation is LITERALLY the MOST IMPORTANT PART of any home. What it is made of and How it is designed can make the difference between future issues and repairs - or a long maintenance free life.
Here is a comprehensive list of foundation types, pros and cons, and known issues - Including a section about contaminated and crumbling concrete in foundations.
TIP SHEETS - PDF Info Files
Condominium Maintenance Companies - The Good, The Bad, and THE WASTE OF MONEY
Condominium associations have a big task - keeping the building maintained and trying to keep the costs down. I often get called in for Maintenance and Safety Inspections for condo associations – many times to "check up" on the association's maintenance company and the job they are doing (or NOT). Sometimes, we even get hired to inspect common areas of individual condos/townhouses for individual condo owners - who tire of poor repairs by their maintenance company and the repeated issues and problems they create (or IGNORE).
Download Today for FREE!
TIP SHEETS - PDF Info Files
Finished Basements – A Complete Guide
When you walk into a finished basement, most people admire the clean looking finishes, the wall to wall carpet, the added extra living space, and other such things. While these are valid considerations, most of the real important features of the finished basement are typically completely hidden from view – the moisture and waterproofing systems under and behind the walls of the basement areas.