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Apr 15, 20231 min

Aluminum and Vinyl Siding

Check the exterior siding. Aluminum and vinyl siding are low-maintenance exterior covering materials during a home inspection.

Apr 1, 20231 min

Clearance

Check the distance between the bottom of the wood elements and the ground surface or the grade level during a home inspection.

Mar 18, 20231 min

Exterior Wooden Components

I inspect the exterior wooden components during a home inspection.

Feb 18, 20232 min

Step Back, Then Move Closer

Here is a general inspection checklist or process for inspecting the exterior during a home inspection.

Feb 13, 20231 min

Exterior Inspection Standards of Practice

According to the InterNACHI® Home Inspection Standards of Practice, the home inspector shall inspect many components of the exterior.

Feb 4, 20231 min

How to Perform a Roof Inspection

Watch this video on how to perform a roof inspection.

Jan 28, 20231 min

Roof Inspection Checklist

The checklist includes several items that a home inspector may check during a roof inspection.

Jan 21, 20231 min

Skylights

I inspect the skylights during a home inspection. A leaking skylight is a common experience for homeowners. It’s essentially a piece of gla

Jan 14, 20231 min

Ice Dams

I look for ice dams during a home inspection.

Jan 7, 20233 min

Gutters and Downspouts

All gutters need to be kept clean. They should slope uniformly, without sags, to downspouts.

Dec 19, 20223 min

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

Dec 19, 20222 min

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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