by Home Standards | Sep 6, 2022 | Buildings Exterior, Home Inspections, Roof
During a recent inspection of a home with a wood shake roof, Jon discovers some of the shingles are deteriorating from years of exposure to the sun, rain, and other weather conditions. JON VACHAVice President & Certified Inspector jon@hsinspections.com Mobile:...
by Home Standards | Aug 5, 2022 | Attics, Buildings Exterior, Chimney, Heating and Air, Roof
While inspecting the roof of a 90-year-old home recently, Paul found a few air vents that were improperly flashed. The shingles should go over the sides of the vent to prevent rainwater from getting under the fixture and go into the house. During his home inspection...
by Home Standards | Jun 23, 2022 | Attics, Home Inspections, Pests, Roof, Wildlife
Inspector Aaron discovered a bat mitigation system while inspecting the roof of a house recently. 🦇🦇🦇 This is a one-way door device designed to aid in the removal of bats from inside buildings. The tube allows bats to exit the structure at dusk...
by Steve Vacha | Aug 20, 2018 | Buildings Exterior, Foundation, Newsletters, Roof, Siding
Most buyers tend to spend most of their time looking at the interior of a house during a showing. Interior finishes and floorplans are most important in many peoples’ minds. At times, harsh weather such as extreme heat, cold or rain and snow can keep people from...
by Home Standards | Nov 22, 2017 | Newsletters, Roof
By Steve Vacha President, Home Standards Inspection Company Many of us grow to be very emotionally connected to our homes. They are where we find comfort and rest. Even the inadequacies or deferred repairs often become normal to us, (especially to some of us...
