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Lol. Yes, I am being very dilegent to find all the Wtf's. Escpecially the wiring. Others include... (So sorry for the rant. But this is actually the first time counting all the "wtf's".)
- A basement wall that was framed with the studs horizontal.
- A 15A electrical outlet (14/2) for the microwave was junctioned off a hot wire from a 240V-40A stove outlet. .
- That same 240V box was mounted outside the wall behind the range with nomex wires and run through the cabinets where metal pots and pans were. (fraying in multiple locations too)
- In the electrical panel, there were 4 grounds that were not connected. They were just leaning on the metal box. One of which was the electrical water heater! Another breaker wasn't tight and the hot wire just fell out when I touched it.
- Underneath every window was mold. Needed to cut out the drywall to find that the vapour barriers were ripped/pierced or completely missing.
- Aluminum wires connected to copper devices. Most used merettes not meant for aluminum.
- Hot and cold water swapped in the shower, (had to open the wall to fix). Also swapped in the bath sink, and kitchen sink.
- No P-trap in basement sink or laundry.
- Random holes in subfloors (maybe for ducting) covered with carpet.
- Most switches upside down.
- Mystery switches.
- Evidence of a big water leak. Mold.
- Basement no vapour barrier. Mold.
- Kitchen outlet had no ground wire, instead they ran a wire to the copper plumbing pipe. No gfi.
- Enormous amounts of mouse pooh in basement and kitchen bulkheads.
- Finally, missing 2 structural walls that were covered with thick baseboards.
Yes, I had a home inspector and a certified electrician check the home before our purchase.
Unfortunately, most of these things are not apparent with a visual check.
Again, sorry for the rant. All the above has been fixed by myself. So if anyone needs advice.
We're way over budget. Crossing all my fingers that I don't have more to add to the list though I'm sure there'll be more. If I were not so honest, there'd conveniently be a fire when we're not home.
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Lol. Yes, I am being very dilegent to find all the Wtf's. Escpecially the wiring. Others include... (So sorry for the rant. But this is actually the first time counting all the "wtf's".)
- A basement wall that was framed with the studs horizontal.
- A 15A electrical outlet (14/2) for the microwave was junctioned off a hot wire from a 240V-40A stove outlet. .
- That same 240V box was mounted outside the wall behind the range with nomex wires and run through the cabinets where metal pots and pans were. (fraying in multiple locations too)
- In the electrical panel, there were 4 grounds that were not connected. They were just leaning on the metal box. One of which was the electrical water heater! Another breaker wasn't tight and the hot wire just fell out when I touched it.
- Underneath every window was mold. Needed to cut out the drywall to find that the vapour barriers were ripped/pierced or completely missing.
- Aluminum wires connected to copper devices. Most used merettes not meant for aluminum.
- Hot and cold water swapped in the shower, (had to open the wall to fix). Also swapped in the bath sink, and kitchen sink.
- No P-trap in basement sink or laundry.
- Random holes in subfloors (maybe for ducting) covered with carpet.
- Most switches upside down.
- Mystery switches.
- Evidence of a big water leak. Mold.
- Basement no vapour barrier. Mold.
- Kitchen outlet had no ground wire, instead they ran a wire to the copper plumbing pipe. No gfi.
- Enormous amounts of mouse pooh in basement and kitchen bulkheads.
- Finally, missing 2 structural walls that were covered with thick baseboards.
Yes, I had a home inspector and a certified electrician check the home before our purchase.
Unfortunately, most of these things are not apparent with a visual check.
Again, sorry for the rant. All the above has been fixed by myself. So if anyone needs advice.
We're way over budget. Crossing all my fingers that I don't have more to add to the list though I'm sure there'll be more. If I were not so honest, there'd conveniently be a fire when we're not home.
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