Home Inspection Mistakes that are often overlooked and How to Avoid them.
I'm with Gary Bostock from Pillar to Post HOME Inspections.
What are the 5 most prevelant defects in a home inspection?
This is a classic backfill settlement issue. The soil starts to sink into the home as it gets older. And we also have drainage coming down and going into the window well. Its key that we have to have good grading away from the house if you want a dry basement.
This is a typical foundation crack. You will see several around the house typically. Its not usually a major issue, Using an epoxy injection will solve the issue and most times a lifetime guarantee from the basement contractors. If you want a dry basement we should be sealing those cracks.
Number 3 is a Black substance or mold, in the attic usually from poor ventilation. Again it can be resolved; open up the vents,
I always thought that the mold in the attic was the lack of ventilation from the bathrooms...
Bathrooms venting into the attic can also give you the same issue with the mold on the sheeting.
Just to show you typical life expectancy of shingles. These ones have exceeded their life expectancy. They haven't failed yet but they will so replacement will be required.
So many people overlook the simple caulking in the bathroom.
The Bathroom Shot. Its an area that commonly gets missed by people. If you want a dry surrounding you have to have good caulking, you have to have a good seals. If not you are going to have additional damages and expenses in the bathroom.
Where can people reach you Gary?
People can reach me at 905 568 8202 or go to our website pillartopost-mississauga.com
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