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Just like accents, cooking and sports loyalties, common home inspection defects vary by region across the country. Jennifer G. Prokopy in the Jan. 2008 edition of the ASHI Reporter writes about the local inspection variances that keep certified home inspectors from Seattle to Key West on their toes during a home inspection career.
Here's some common things to look out for by region (the list is by no means exhaustive):
Northeast
Damaged roof trusses and I-Joists
Clogged HVAC systems
Ancient chimneys
Poorly installed siding and trim
Southeast
Roofs (damaged from sun and heat)
Termites
Issues with code authorities
Poor workmanship during the recent building boom
Midwest
Poor workmanship during the recent building boom
Moisture intrusion from poor roof jobs
Wood rot
Water in basements
Badly constructed decks
Northwest
Moisture intrusion
Poor drainage systems
Inadequate exterior grading
Wood destroying insects
Poor workmanship in general
Southwest
Improper flashing for shingle roofs
Poorly installed roof trusses (even on custom-built homes)
Electrical wiring issues
Certified home inspectors are certain to encounter regionally-specific defects as the progress through their careers. Yet Prokopy points out that home inspectors should always be ready for that new, surprising deficiency that breaks the mold. One of the best ways to prepare for the unexpected is to receive home inspection training from a quality home inspection school. When you become a home inspector, you'll have to contend with both common and uncommon defects. Home inspector training prepares you for as many scenarios as possible so you'll be prepared for professional success.
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