roof inspection: Can a New Roof Pay You Back - 09/14/10 11:12 AM
A 2010 survey by American Express indicates that homeowners will spend more than $6,000 on average on home improvements this year. For one lucky homeowner this money may come back not only in the form of enhancements to their home, but also thousands of dollars right back in their pocket. For others, installing a new roof could mean getting a little money back in their bank account. It's as simple as installing a roof and sharing the picture for all to admire. According to a recent report by the Pew Research Center, 80 percent of Americans say owning a house is … (1 comments)

roof inspection: Charlotte Roof Inspection - 09/16/09 10:08 AM
Recently a Charlotte home inspector found a problem on a porch roof while doing a Waxhaw home inspection. The proble with this roof was that there was troff on the front edge of the roof and nowwhere for the water to go, The water is going to trapped and run down the wall. This could lead to mold and deteriation of the wal. If you have any home inspection or roff inspection questions, please contact Preston Sandlin at http://www.askthecharlotteinspector.com http://www.homeinspectioncarolina.com … (0 comments)

roof inspection: Charlotte Inspector Reveals How To Know When You Need A New Roof - 06/18/09 11:55 PM
While performing a home inspection in Chantilly, a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina, Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin noticed a roof that was in need of replacement. How do you know when you need a new roof? The following are some things that home inspectors typically look for. Leaking roofs, poor drainage, and clogged gutters and downspouts can lead to significant water damage inside your home. We have listed two ways to help determine if you need a new roof. If you need assistance with determining if you need a new roof, please contact us and we will happy to send … (1 comments)

roof inspection: Screens in Attics - 03/10/08 11:05 AM
Have you ever had bats, squirrels, or other rodents in your attic? This is probably the result of not having screens or not having adequate screen coverage. Often flood lights attract bugs which attract bats. If these bats get in your attic they poop. The poop can carry disease and parasites. You have to get the bats, birds, squirrels, or any other critters out of the attic and then put screens to exclude them from coming back in. In some cases (especially with bats) you may actually have to put the screens on the outside. (to keep them from hanging on … (1 comments)

roof inspection: Leaky Flues - 03/10/08 10:45 AM
Have you ever had a leak in your attic despite having fairly new shingles? Leaks will develop around flues and flashing much sooner than they will on the shingles themselves. It is necessary to have flashing at flue vents and plumbing vents. The flashing is necessary to make the transition from round pipe to shingled roof. Basically the flashing wraps itself around the pipe and then weaves itself into the shingles. If there is a leak it usually occurs where the flashing wraps around the pipe. In this video Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina in Charlotte NC shows two flues … (1 comments)