Real estate blog entries tagged with decks by Steven L. Smith, Bellingham, Wa. Home Inspector (King of the House Home Inspection)

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decks: Botched Up At the End - 02/22/08 12:29 PM

Inspectors see any number of decks. Some are well built. In this wet climate, we like to see the structure built out of pressure treated lumber and concrete piers that isolate wood from soil. As the composite deckings get better looking, to look much like wood, they are becoming more common. … (2 comments)

decks: Bellingham Home Inspection (King of the House): Evidence of Leaks - 01/01/08 07:35 PM

A home inspector needs to, consciously, look at upper wall and ceiling areas. Sometimes it seems like an inspector is so busy running around looking at things that are eye level and below, that one might forget to look up above. Ceilings are a primary place to find signs of past … (8 comments)

decks: Bellingham Home Inspection (King of the House): Lack of Flashing - 12/31/07 02:10 PM

Although at times it seems redundant, I am not sure that an inspector can overemphasize the importance of having a proper metal flashing at a deck that attaches to the exterior wall of the home. As a review, the flashing goes up under the siding, then comes down over the ledger … (0 comments)

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