Apr 15, 20231 minAluminum and Vinyl SidingCheck the exterior siding. Aluminum and vinyl siding are low-maintenance exterior covering materials during a home inspection.
Apr 1, 20231 minClearanceCheck the distance between the bottom of the wood elements and the ground surface or the grade level during a home inspection.
Mar 18, 20231 minExterior Wooden ComponentsI inspect the exterior wooden components during a home inspection.
Feb 18, 20232 minStep Back, Then Move CloserHere is a general inspection checklist or process for inspecting the exterior during a home inspection.
Feb 13, 20231 minExterior Inspection Standards of PracticeAccording to the InterNACHI® Home Inspection Standards of Practice, the home inspector shall inspect many components of the exterior.
Feb 4, 20231 minHow to Perform a Roof InspectionWatch this video on how to perform a roof inspection.
Jan 28, 20231 minRoof Inspection ChecklistThe checklist includes several items that a home inspector may check during a roof inspection.
Jan 21, 20231 minSkylightsI inspect the skylights during a home inspection. A leaking skylight is a common experience for homeowners. It’s essentially a piece of gla
Jan 7, 20233 minGutters and DownspoutsAll gutters need to be kept clean. They should slope uniformly, without sags, to downspouts.
Dec 19, 20223 minLow-Slope Roof CoveringsA 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 minReporting Upon the Roof Covering MaterialsHome inspectors should report on the "roof-covering" or the "roof-covering materials" that were observed during the home inspection.