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1930 TO 1949: 
This era of construction is difficult to define in most terms. The area of the country dictated the type of materials and construction so greatly that the inspector will simply review what is visible and obvious. As in later eras, fiber pipes were used in sewer lines and their life span was not what was expected. Galvanized water pipes installed in this era, which have not been replaced, will usually be in advanced stages of mineral buildup causing reduced water flow at faucets, especially if several are turned on at once. Prepare to replace the main line to the street if it has not already been done. Electrical service for the property may leave more to be desired if it has not been upgraded. Expect to find knob and tube wiring in most of the earlier years of this era. Most electric panels had screw-in type fuses, with circuit breakers showing up later in this period. Structures of this period did not have grounded outlets or even sufficient outlets in a room by today's standards. Expect to use extension cords to run some of your appliances. Be sure to buy the heaviest cord possible for the application. Insulation in attics and walls was virtually unheard of in moderate climates. Tempered glass in shower doors, patio, and other doors is generally not found although wire-grid safety glass was often used. Lead paint may be present in this era of construction. You may desire to have a lead testing company review all areas where lead may be found. Door jambs "out-of-square" with dragging doors are common. Roof rafter sag is common in the earlier years--mostly due to the weight of several layers of roofing, but also because rafter spacing was excessive and rafter dimension often was undersized. Water flow in the water lines will often be slow, due to heavy mineral buildup in the lines, if the system has not been upgraded. Fireplaces and chimneys may be getting old and deteriorating. Liners may not be installed in chimneys. The inspector can not determine if the bricks or mortar are in sufficient condition to accept upgrades such as new liners and the like. The inspector will not be able to find all code violations and other deficiencies in and around a property, especially in construction eras of the past. This inspection is not intended to expose code violations. The inspector will, however, try to reveal the most obvious problems and builder oversights. Contact the inspector for additional information regarding this inspection limitation if necessary. 
 

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