House Inspection Blog of Total House Inspection - Rochester Hills Michigan

Detailed written instructions which, when clear and concise, explain each phase of work to be done.

A self-adhering waterproofing shingle underlayment designed to protect against water infiltration due to ice damage or wind-driven rain.

A house built before it is sold. The builder speculates that he can sell it at a profit.

The panels of a wall located between vision areas of windows, which conceal structural columns, floors, and shear walls.

The horizontal distance between structural supports such as walls, columns, piers, beams, girders, and trusses.

The chipping or flaking of concrete, bricks, or other masonry where improper drainage or venting and freeze/thaw cycling exists.

Small blocks of neoprene, EPDM, silicone or other suitable material placed on each side of the glass product to provide glass centering, maintain uniform width of sealant bead and prevent excessive sealant distortion.

Heat supplied to the living space, for example, to a room or the living area of a building.

Sound proofing a wall or subfloor, generally with fiberglass insulation.

Round, large cardboard tubes designed to hold wet concrete in place until it hardens.