At the chimney, there are essentially five types of flashing that we inspect. They include: step flashing; counter-flashing; apron flashing; cricket flashing; and backer flashing. Step flashing is installed where the roof intersects a vertical sidewall. The step flashings are the small individual pieces of metal installed with each shingle course. They “step”
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Checklists for the Seasons
These are checklists that you can use and incorporate into your routine home maintenance plan for your house. They are broken up into seasons. Annually: Hire a home inspector to perform a home maintenance inspection at part of your routine home maintenance plan. In the Spring: Check for damage to your roof Check all the fascia
Read More10 Easy Ways to Save Money & Energy In Your Home
Most people don’t know how easy it is to make their homes run on less energy, and here at Inspect Montana, we want to change that. Drastic reductions in heating, cooling and electricity costs can be accomplished through very simple changes, most of which homeowners can do themselves. Why make your home more energy efficient?
Read MoreHow Long Will It Last? (Estimated Life Expectancy Charts For Home Systems)
The following charts details the predicted life expectancy of appliances, products, materials, systems and components. These life expectancies have been determined through research and testing based on regular recommended maintenance and conditions of normal wear and tear, and not extreme weather or other conditions, neglect, over-use or abuse. Therefore, they should be used as guidelines
Read MoreIs the RE Market Shifting?
Is the RE Market Shifting? Good question. Do a quick google search on the real estate market, and you will find lots of articles giving you their point of view. Many of the articles are saying that the market will remain strong due to the low supply of houses for sale. See here in this
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