tyler texas home inspector: What Does A Home Inspector Look For? Part 3
- 12/19/08 02:22 PM
After climbing on the roof, I normally head toward the attic. One of the reasons is heat. On those typical, hot, Texas summer days, an attic can reach temperatures near 200 degrees! Personally, I want to have time to look over as much of the attic as possible, so it's best to get in there while it's still early in the day. The structure of the attic can tell a great deal about the framing contractor. If I see sloppy construction methods for the roof structure, that may indicate the walls weren't framed well either; however, if good construction techniques are … (0 comments)
tyler texas home inspector: What Does a Home Inspector Look For? Part Two
- 12/07/08 02:55 PM
Let's take a look at the roof! I generally schedule appointments early in the day for a couple of reasons. One of those reasons is that the roof is cooler and I am less likely to damage the shingles when walking on them. I look for many items but I always look for the "usual suspects". The most common issue I see are roof nails or staples that have not been sealed (with an appropriate roofing sealant). There are several other common issues that I continually see. I'm listing a few of them here in no particular order. Missing shingles Previous, unreported roof … (0 comments)
After climbing on the roof, I normally head toward the attic. One of the reasons is heat. On those typical, hot, Texas summer days, an attic can reach temperatures near 200 degrees! Personally, I want to have time to look over as much of the attic as possible, so it's best to get in there while it's still early in the day.
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