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...
Relief Trenches “What is a relief trench?” you ask. A relief trench is a ditch installed from the forming preparations to a drainage area as part of site preparation for construction of a slab on grade foundation to prevent accumulation of water in the forms in the...
Who Works For You? We have been getting feedback from our clients buying new construction in the last few months that their builder is telling them they don’t need a 3rd party inspection because the builder hires a 3rd party inspector for quality assurance. The...
Quality of Workmanship Overload You have gotten an inspection report on your new construction, and for many the information can be overwhelming. Although we work hard to ensure your report is readable and understandable there is no avoiding the fact that the...
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