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Happy Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and here at Hawley Home Inspections, we appreciate all that you do! Being a parent is by far one of the most complicating yet rewarding things we can do in life.  It is the one thing that gives us the utmost confidence feeling of knowing

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Fireworks an American tradition

Fireworks on the Fourth of July are an American tradition. It started with the Independence Day celebration in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777. Revelers marked the first anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence with bonfires, bells, and fireworks. Today, they still play a major part in the way we commemorate

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Covid-19 update on Home Inspections

As we begin to reopen our communities while still dealing with Covid-19 in our communities, we are again reviewing and revising our policies and procedures. We want to keep you up to date on changes in our practices aimed at protecting our clients, employees, realtors, sellers, and others involved in

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Home Inspection COVID-19 Update

We are changing our approach to home inspections and COVID-19.  As the coronavirus continues to spread across the globe and in our communities, we are constantly re-evaluating our policies and procedures. We want to keep you up to date on changes in our practices aimed at protecting our clients, employees,

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Coronavirus pandemic

Together, we are facing a truly unprecedented situation. The global corona virus pandemic is affecting all our families, our communities, and our businesses. During this challenging time, I wanted to reach out to you and update you on how we are approaching the situation. At Hawley Home Inspections, the safety

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Grounding and Bonding for Detached Buildings

Grounding and bonding are required, except for outbuildings containing only one 120 volt grounded branch circuit.   Electric systems at detached buildings require bonding and  a separate grounding electrode system (GES), which is Ground Rod commonly a grounding electrode (ground rod) in our area. See attachment for wiring illustration. One

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Aluminum Wiring in Older Homes

Aluminum wiring was used from 1965 until 1972 in some homes in our area due to a severe shortage of copper. Initially considered a safe and economical substitute for copper wire, aluminum was used throughout the country.  The aluminum wire used at the time soon developed problems. Its use was

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Bonding is required for water, gas & CSST

Bonding of metallic water lines and gas lines is required by all major codes.  Being bonded is not the same as being grounded. Bonding refers to the process of connecting different systems, so they have the same electrical potential as the electrical service. Bonding reduces the chance of arcing caused

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