Poor tape flashing application is common in residential window installation in new construction, and this can result in water entry. In the video water entry was found to be occurring even during framing stage because it rained pretty hard during the inspection. ...
Nail holes in a new construction roof system are common. They most commonly occur where scaffolding anchors or toe boards are nailed through the roof system to apply siding at or above the roof. They can be difficult to detect during inspection and are often...
Most of the home foundation construction in the Houston area today is post tensioned slab on grade foundations. This type of foundation is not reinforced with conventional reinforcing steel bar but is reinforced using tendons that compress the concrete in two...
During inspection of older homes in the Houston area it is not uncommon to find Knob and Tube (K&T) wiring. In Houston this type of wiring is typically found in buildings constructed in the 1940s and before. Knob and tube wiring was an early standardization of...
Suction filter dryers are typically installed on air conditioning systems that have had a compressor failure and when observed normally indicate that a compressor was replaced on the system. When a compressor motor fails it can introduce solid particles and acidify...
Flashing issues are common in residential construction. During our framing inspections, we try to identify flashing mistakes or areas where there is concern for performance so that they can be corrected early in the construction process. This is often the best time...
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