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Aluminum and Vinyl Siding

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

Clearance

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

Exterior Wooden Components

I inspect the exterior wooden components during a home inspection.

Step Back, Then Move Closer

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

Exterior Inspection Standards of Practice

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

How to Perform a Roof Inspection

Watch this video on how to perform a roof inspection.

Roof Inspection Checklist

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

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

Ice Dams

I look for ice dams during a home inspection.

Gutters and Downspouts

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

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

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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