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lake whatcom home inspector: Rain on the Roof - 01/14/08 11:08 PM

In wooded settings, when leaves and debris clutter the roof, it can lead to problems. While rain on the roof is common, and popular in songs, rain is a primary reason we need roofs in the first place. Roofs do not perform too well when they are covered with debris. With … (2 comments)

lake whatcom home inspector: Bellingham Wa Home Inspection (King of the House): Galvanized Plumbing Pipes - 10/24/07 03:38 PM

Obviously, the stated purpose of a home inspector is to inspect a home. That is really the only calling for a home inspector. A watch dog's job is to scare intruders and a home inspector inspects homes. So, if that is what an inspector does, he or she should try to do … (0 comments)

lake whatcom home inspector: Lake Whatcom Home Inspection (King of the House): Watch Your Step - 10/05/07 02:08 PM

It always seems like common sense to me, that one should protect against children falling from high decks, but I guess that is not the case. I am amazed by the number of times, on home inspections, that I see unsafe situations like those apparent in the photo below. This is … (2 comments)

lake whatcom home inspector: Bellingham WA Home Inspection (King of the House): Keeping the Water Out - 09/18/07 02:07 PM

A much misunderstood aspect of home maintenance involves caulking. What to caulk and what not to caulk, and where does it work? Basically, caulking is not a substitute for good workmanship. I have seen houses where the siding was cut short, with an inch between the butt end of the siding … (0 comments)

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