home inspections: H-Clips required on all deck sheathing on OSB or Plywood roof decks.
- 02/08/10 07:20 AM
What are the benefits of using H-clips?H-clips increase panel stiffness by allowing distribution of weight between adjacent panels. A panel is less likely to deflect when subjected to a heavy load near its edges if it is made stiffer. This stiffening is particularly helpful for very thin panels (such as 3/8" inch) that are especially prone to bowing under heavy weight near their edges.The use of H-clips reduces the amount of required materials and lowers the cost of construction. A builder who uses H-clips may need fewer rafters to complete a project because the distance between them can be increased. H-clips … (0 comments)
home inspections: Appraisers - Inspectors: Line Blurring? Accurate Home Inspection of Atlanta
- 12/18/09 01:03 AM
By David Brauner, Editor In a recent Working RE story, Appraiser: I'm No Home Inspector, appraiser Tony Bamert says he is asked to do work that he is not qualified for- namely that of a home inspector. Several home inspectors say they know how Bamert feels. With 17 years experience, five as the head of his own firm, Bamert is fully familiar with standard procedures, and feels these requests are pushing him beyond that norm. "As an appraiser, my job is to go through the house, take notes and use comparables to come up with a value for that property," he … (2 comments)
home inspections: Real Estate-Energy efficient basements,crawl spaces,and slab on grade foundations
- 08/22/09 03:11 AM
Construction good practices for the design and installations of energy efficient basements,crawl spaces,and slab on grade foundations.Since October 1988, the Council of American Building Officials natonal codes have adopted foundation insulation levels of model codes from the Council of American Building Officals Model energy Code to place into code more energy effcient Foundations.Several states have adopted the Model Energy Codes into the building inspection program.The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Minimum Property Standards is looking at adopting these codes. Foundation insulation is gaining acceptance in the U.S residential building industry. Moisture and indoor air quality problems caused by … (0 comments)
Accurate Home inspections of Atlanta
can provide you with a level of accountability, professionalism by a qualified building codes inspector knowledgeable of the home building industry. Inspection area 50 mile radius of Atlanta.
What are the benefits of using H-clips?H-clips increase panel stiffness by allowing distribution of weight between adjacent panels. A panel is less likely to deflect when subjected to a heavy load near its edges if it is made stiffer. This stiffening is particularly helpful for very thin panels (such as 3/8" inch) that are especially prone to bowing under heavy weight near their edges.The use of H-clips reduces the amount of required materials and lowers the cost of construction. A builder who uses H-clips may need fewer rafters to complete a project because the distance between them can be increased. H-clips … (0 comments)
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