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 New Jersey home inspection NJ home inspectors perform Certified New Jersey home inspections in NJ.CAST IRON TUB / SHOWER PAN: Cast iron is a very hard and brittle material which is coated with ceramic porcelain in the manufacturing of sinks, tubs, shower pans, lavs and laundry trays. This is a durable substance, but subject to chipping and rust stains. Use of any acids in cleaning can etch the porcelain surface and open the porcelain to further staining. Chips can often be masked with a dab of porcelain paint, which is available at all Lumber Yard or Home Improvement Stores. Chips should be filled as soon as possible to prevent rusting. Colors other than white may be impossible to match unless the manufacturer of the fixture has a touch up kit available. Be aware that the inspector cannot ascertain whether the shower pan leaks unless the leak is evident. Flood testing of the pan is not performed by the building inspection company. Under most circumstances flood testing is performed by the pest inspector (if a pest inspection is called for). Generally, no inspector will flood test shower pans which are installed over finished rooms below. Any leaks resulting from the flood test would damage walls and ceilings of the rooms below. Please contact the inspection company should you need further information regarding this limitation.
NO VENTILATION (EXHAUST FAN
OR OPENABLE WINDOW RECOMMENDED):
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