Foundation corner chips are fairly common where the foundation is supporting brick veneer along the edge of the foundation. They look scarry but they are only a probable indicator of foundation movement. Chips commonly occur because the brick supported by the...
A common question on inspection is, “what are you looking for?”. Often, I can answer this question based upon the systems being inspected, but there are some cases where you are just looking for something that is not supposed to be there. Such is the...
Expansive soils and differential settlement are common in our area. Expansive soils are the leading cause for differential movement in foundations in our area as well. If you enjoy YouTube and technical construction issues you should consider subscribing to...
This is one of the items we check during the inspection of new construction. One of the energy code requirements is to have proper insulation in the attic space. The required depth depends upon the standard you follow, which is either prescriptive or performance. ...
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