An Argos Educational Resource
Inspector Howe is Argos Group’s educational persona — created to help property owners, buyers, and professionals understand inspection findings, building systems, and everyday property concerns in plain language. Below is a growing library of articles, organized by system and topic, written to explain how things work and what to watch for. Inspector Howe explains — it doesn’t diagnose, recommend, or replace a licensed inspection.
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Recent Articles
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Aluminum Wiring: Why Inspectors Flag If and What Comes Next
When an inspection report notes the presence of aluminum branch wiring, buyers and homeowners sometimes interpret the finding as a serious…
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Preparing Your Home for Severe Weather Season
Late summer and early fall are the most active storm periods in many parts of the country, and preparing your home…
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Insurance vs Inspection: Understanding the Difference
Insurance vs. inspection: in the days following a significant summer storm, many homeowners find themselves managing both at once, filing an…
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Sewer Backups After Heavy Rain: Why They Happen
Sewer backups after heavy rain rank among the most unwelcome plumbing events a homeowner can experience. When wastewater rises through floor…
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HVAC Units After Storm Events: What to Look For
Outdoor HVAC condensing units are installed in exposed locations and designed to operate through normal weather conditions. They aren’t, however, immune…
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When Storm Water Becomes Interior Damage
Storm water becomes interior damage when a home’s water management systems — gutters, downspouts, grading, foundation drainage — get overwhelmed by…
Disclaimer
Inspector Howe provides general educational information only. Content is not a substitute for a professional inspection, engineering evaluation, legal advice, or code compliance review specific to your property.
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