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Retaining wall movement
Retaining walls must have weep holes in them. The weep holes are there to allow moisture and water that...
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Missing double joist hanger
Joist hangers are U shaped metal supports that take the load of a floor joist that meet a ledger...
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clothes dryer under deck
Moisture damages wood. Just about everyone knows moisture damages wood. Moisture rusts and deteriorates metal. Joist hangers are made...
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Unsafe steps
I wonder here what is more unsafe the old steps or the old deck. Decks and steps are often...
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Door swings over step
Doors swinging out over steps are a very easy way for the home owner, small child or adult to...
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Storm door swing out over steps
Picture a child, older adult, guest or even the home owner rushing out the side door. As they open...
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Round steps without handrail or guardrail
Steps leading to the exterior of a home as far I am concerned should all have handrails and guardrails...
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Roofing cement chimney
This one is an easy one for the home inspector to call out. Roofing cement is sometimes applied to...
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Peeling paint
So the home has some peeling paint. “What is the big deal, you just scrape it down and paint...
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No handrail guardrail
Yes, I know it is only two steps. If you are 100% sure this is not a problem and...