New Jersey home inspectors should be familiar with fire egress requirements for finished basements especially basements with bedrooms. The current International Residential Code (IRC) requires…
Adjustable steel columns, also known as screw jacks, are hollow steel columns designed to provide temporary structural support. An attached threaded screw mechanism is used…
When performing home inspections in New Jersey one of the important flashing details that New Jersey home inspectors will look for is kick-out flashings. Kickout flashing, also known as diverter flashing, is a unique type of flashing that diverts rainwater away from the exterior siding and into the gutter. Kickout flashings are particularity important when there is stucco or EIFS installed on the home. The idea being to help keep water from running against the exterior siding. In the case of stucco or EIFS water behind the stucco can cause significant problems such as rotting and mold growth. Once water…
Should home buyers attend their New Jersey home inspection? It is crucial to attend the home inspection because of you attend you get so much…
New Jersey home inspectors should be familiar with what ice dams are how they form and what corrective actions a client can take to minimize…