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Exterior
 
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Exterior Items Inspected
Click on the areas below to view the  items inspected during a standard Home Inspection 

 The exterior of the home protects the dwelling from the elements. Exterior components inspected include, but are not limited to:

 

 

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  • roofing materials; proper installation and type
  • roof jacks; properly installed and sealed
  • roof deflection
  • chimneys; flashing, crickets (saddle), caps, spark arrestors
  • facial boards and eaves; rotting, penetrations, condition
  • brick and/or siding; cracks in the brick and/or mortor joints, siding damaged or missing, step flashing, apron flashing 
  • windows; safety glass where needed, thermo seals compromised, screens, calking, alignment, egress 
  • decks;  joist spacing, stairs, railings 
  • doors; weather-stripping, locks, frames, caulking

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  • garage; framing (if no sheetrock), overhead garage doors and openers
  • gutters and downspouts; damaged, termination, proper fall
  • grade; proper drainage, standing water, water stains on walls, flower beds, foliage around the building, trees
  • walks and drives; unlevel, possible safety hazards

 

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          JJH Home Inspections.com
           Joe Hruza
         TREC # 7520