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...
Looking at new construction this morning. If you’re considering buying a new house those need inspections too. Your builder may only build to the local code standard which is the minimum quality standard. There’s a lot more to consider.
I was inspecting a newly constructed building and found this bullet damage where the bullet can be seen in the roof. I normally find these within the 610 loop and most often on the east side, but his was in a more rural area. See our other article on bullets in...
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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