Here are some common issues typically found during a WETT inspection. Use this information to help prepare you for your upcoming WETT inspection.
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Probably one of the most common comments observed during most home inspections is that the lot grading is substandard in one area or around the entire perimeter of the home. Why is proper grading so important?
A typical window defect observed during many home inspections is window condensation trapped between panes. In general, this is not a serious defect and most homeowners will live with the problem until they can have repairs performed or replace the affected units.
As good as high efficiency furnaces are, they do have some common problems, here are a few common issues observed during a home inspection.
During your home inspection, your inspector will check for obvious obstructions in the eavestroughs as well as correct slope and downspout arrangement.
Most ice damming issues can be solved without too much headache, but its best to consult with your home inspector on the recommended course of action for repairs.
Foundation problems are a main focus of attention when performing a home inspection. While most homes do not have any serious or major foundation problems, they can occur and can be very costly to repair.
By
far one of the most common observations in regards to the roof system during a
home inspection is the lack of downspout extensions. Unfortunately, current
building codes do not require builders to install ideal downspout arrangements,
therefore resulting in accelerated shingle wear and deterioration.
A typical issue observed throughout many of our home inspections is brick spalling. What is spalling? Spalling occurs when bricks have been exposed to excessive moisture and freeze/thaw cycles. If bricks have too much moisture absorbed into them and freezing occurs, the water trapped in the bricks will expand which over long periods of time will lead to the deterioration of the bricks in the form of cracking or flaking, otherwise known as spalling.
