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Home Inspection Know-How
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Mary Barajas
Jun 19, 20242 min read
Understanding the Dangers of Asbestos and Its Link to Mesothelioma
Asbestos, once a popular material in construction for its heat resistance and strength, poses significant health risks. When asbestos...
Mary Barajas
May 25, 20241 min read
Sewer Scope Inspection, Who, What, Why, and How
When purchasing a home, most buyers focus on visible aspects like the roof, foundation, and interior aesthetics. However, one crucial...
Mary Barajas
Apr 27, 20241 min read
Why should I get a Home Inspection?
A home inspection is a vital service that provides valuable insights to you as a customer when purchasing or maintaining a property....
Mary Barajas
Apr 4, 20241 min read
What is Radon?
Radon is a colorless gas with no smell. Radon gas is produced by the natural spontaneous process of radioactive decay of the element...
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Jan 9, 20232 min read
Gutters and Downspouts
All gutters need to be kept clean. They should slope uniformly, without sags, to downspouts.
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Jan 9, 20233 min read
Low-Slope Roof Coverings
A roof that is nearly level or slightly sloped is called a low-slope roof. No roof should be actually level and flat. It must have at least
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Jan 9, 20232 min read
Reporting Upon the Roof Covering Materials
Home inspectors should report on the "roof-covering" or the "roof-covering materials" that were observed during the home inspection.
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Underlayment
There should be underlayment installed on most roofs that I inspect.
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Jan 9, 20231 min read
Sloped Roof-Covering Materials
One of the most common types of sloped-roof covering in the United States and Canada is asphalt shingles.
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Jan 9, 20231 min read
Infrared Thermography
An infrared camera can be used by a home inspector to detect areas of moisture at roof structures and active roof leaks.
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Jan 9, 20231 min read
Wind & Hail Damage
Hail and wind can cause significant damage to a roof, particularly an asphalt shingle roof.
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Jan 9, 20231 min read
Any Roof Can Leak
A home inspector must inspect the roof because any roof can leak, and it's required by the Standards of Practice.
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Roof Inspections Are Dangerous
Home inspectors are required to inspect the roof covering materials from the ground level or the roof eaves.
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Jan 9, 20231 min read
Standards of Practice: Roof
According to the InterNACHI® Home Inspection Standards of Practice, the home inspector shall inspect from the ground level or the eaves.
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Jan 9, 20231 min read
Standards of Practice
Home inspections are performed to a high standard.
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Jan 9, 20231 min read
Stay Safe
The general purpose of this blog is to provide accurate and useful information in regard to the inspection and maintenance of a home....
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Jan 9, 20231 min read
Primary Responsibility
Home maintenance is a primary responsibility of every homeowner. Staying on top of a seasonal home maintenance schedule is very...
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Jan 9, 20231 min read
Home Inspection Standards of Practice
Throughout this blog, there are references to the InterNACHI® - the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors. Visit...
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Jan 9, 20231 min read
A Homeowner’s Questions
Every homeowner has similar concerns and questions related to maintaining their home. The following questions are those that all...
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Jan 9, 20232 min read
The Home Inspector’s Responsibility
The home inspector is not an expert but a generalist. The home inspector can inspect a home and report upon the home’s condition as it...
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