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What is a wind mitigation inspection?
April 12, 2024

What Is a Wind Mitigation Inspection?

If you’ve owned real estate in Central Florida for more than a few years, your insurance company might have suggested that you get a wind mitigation inspection or asked to see a wind mitigation inspection report. But what is a wind mitigation inspection, exactly? Is it the same as a home inspection? Also known as

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What Fixes Are Mandatory After a Home Inspection?
November 20, 2020

What Fixes Are Mandatory After a Home Inspection?

The home inspection report came back with a long list of findings. What do you take care of first? What fixes are mandatory after a home inspection?   You’ve finally found your Dream Home! There’s only one problem: the home inspection report. There are a ton of issues that need to be addressed and you’re

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Are You Wasting Your A/C? Learn More with Thermal Imaging
April 28, 2015

Are You Wasting Your A/C? Learn More with Thermal Imaging

As the Florida summer draws nearer, it’s hard to forget what the coming months will bring: hot, sticky temperatures and lots of rain. We tend to seek refuge in our cool homes during these intense months thanks to the ever-pumping A/C. But what happens when your home doesn’t seem quite as cool anymore and your

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Windows: Energy and Wind
March 21, 2014

Windows: Energy and Wind

How to get Credit for Windows and Doors on Florida Wind Mitigation Inspection? May windows are sold as double pane Low-E efficient windows. Don’t be swayed by a seller stating they are on the Florida Approved Product List. This list includes both impact and non-impact rated openings; windows, doors, and garage doors. Simply being pressure

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How to Inspect Windows, Doors to Stop Air and Water Leaks
March 21, 2014

How to Inspect Windows, Doors to Stop Air and Water Leaks

By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon Published: January 7, 2011 Inspect windows and doors regularly to stop air leaks and water seeps that create high energy and repair bills. We’ll show you how. Big picture inspection A home air pressure test sucks air into the house to reveal air leaks that increase your energy bills. To inspect

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