Tag: inspections

Advantages of Seller Pre-Inspections

Seller inspections (sometimes referred to as pre-listing inspections) are becoming more popular because they virtually eliminate all the pitfalls and hassles associated with waiting to do the home inspection until a buyer is found. Seller inspections are arranged and paid for by the seller, usually just before the home goes on the market.  The seller is the inspector’s client.  The

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Log Homes & Energy Efficiency

Log homes may be site-built or pre-cut in a factory for delivery to the site. Some log home manufacturers can also customize their designs. Before designing or purchasing a manufactured log home, you need to consider the following factors for energy efficiency. The R-Value of Wood In a log home, the wood helps provide some

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Chimney Flashing – Inspection Guide

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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