by ensurehomeinspections@gmail.com | May 7, 2021 | Home Inspection
Spray Foam Attic Insulation Spray-foam insulation offers the best attic insulation that money can buy. There are two types: shut cell and open-cell, also known as 2-pound and ½-pound, individually. They sport insulation values with upsides of around R-6.5 and R-3.6...
by ensurehomeinspections@gmail.com | May 3, 2021 | Home Inspection
6 More Easy Home Maintenance Tips! Window maintenance Wood Windows: Older wood sash windows may need prep and paint of the mutton’s and rails. Windowsills and stucco molding may also require prep, paint and caulking. Some wood windows will require new glazing...
by ensurehomeinspections@gmail.com | May 3, 2021 | Home Inspection
Why Do Nail Heads Pop-up or Push Through Roof Shingles? There have been several inspectors reporting nails popping on asphalt roof system these days. Take a look at the pictures above. You can see just below one shingle a nail that is working it’s way back out. Is...
by ensurehomeinspections@gmail.com | May 3, 2021 | Home Inspection
Even More Home Inspection Tips for Sellers When you need to get the very most for your home it is important to be prepared. Here are some key points to getting the best inspection results for your home. Exterior Trim all vegetation 12 inches away from home or...
by ensurehomeinspections@gmail.com | May 3, 2021 | Home Inspection
Home Insulation Guide: A Quick-Rundown of Your Home’s Insulation Uninsulated walls lose heat much more quickly to the outdoors than adequately insulated walls. This heat loss can cause: Drafts across the floor Discomfort from loss of body heat to cold wall...