by ensurehomeinspections@gmail.com | Jun 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
“Man That’s a Long Report!”: Common Concerns with Older Homes Revealed During a Home Inspection When gathering information from a client about the home they would like inspected, one of the first questions is “how large is the home in square...
by ensurehomeinspections@gmail.com | Jun 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
Cheap Home Inspectors Make Extra Money Selling Your Information to Third-Party Service Providers – Sometimes More Money than the Home Inspection Fee! Have you ever signed up for what you thought was a free service like searching for a contractor through Porch,...
by ensurehomeinspections@gmail.com | May 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
Which Insulation is the Best for Your Home: Breaking Down the Pros and Cons of Attic Insulation Materials 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...
by ensurehomeinspections@gmail.com | May 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
Garbage Disposal, Dishwasher and Refrigerator Maintenance Tips Garbage Disposal and Dishwasher This appliance maintenance tip is for the dishwasher and garbage disposal here’s where a lot of people get into trouble. Take a look at this picture. You will notice a high...
by ensurehomeinspections@gmail.com | May 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
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 | Uncategorized
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 | Uncategorized
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 | Uncategorized
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 surfaces,...
by ensurehomeinspections@gmail.com | May 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
Are All Solid Core Doors Fire Doors? SOLID-WOOD DOOR between Dwelling and the Attached Garage Section 302.4 of the 1998 CBC provides an exception to the one-hour separation requirement between Group R, Divisions 2.1, 2.2, 2.2.1 and 3 and Group U occupancies as...
by ensurehomeinspections@gmail.com | May 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Fireplace Inspection: Maintenance of Your Home's Fireplace Before using your fireplace this year there are a few things you should do in order to ensure it is safe to do so. We will start at the top and work our way through the fireplace system. Step one. Check The...
