585 articles
Roof Inspections
How Do Inspectors Examine Drip Edge Flashing?
See how inspectors trace roof edges, evaluate visible defects, compare installation details, and document access limits.
Hail & Severe Weather
How Common Is 4-Inch Hail?
See how historical reports, storm type, season, and observation limits explain the rarity of four-inch hail.
Roof Inspections
How Do Inspectors Examine Chimney Flashing and Counterflashing?
See how inspectors check chimney flashing layers, moisture clues, visible defects, safe access, and concealed-detail limitations.
Home Inspections
Is a Pre-Drywall Inspection Worth It?
Learn what a pre-drywall inspection can reveal, where its visual limits begin, and how construction timing affects its value.
Roof Damage & Leaks
What Roof Damage Can a Derecho Cause?
Learn how derecho winds can strip roof coverings, expose water-control layers, and create paths for rain—and why damage varies.
Buying & Selling
Should the Seller Share the Full Roof Report?
See how report ownership, disclosure rules, inspection limits, and transaction timing affect what the seller should provide.
Home Health & Safety
Can a Home Inspector Miss Vermiculite Insulation?
Learn where vermiculite may escape notice, what a visual inspection can establish, and why asbestos content requires separate evaluation.
Hail & Severe Weather
How Big Is 2.5-Inch Hail?
See how 2.5-inch hail compares with familiar objects, how it is measured, and what radar and damage reports can—and cannot—confirm.
Roof Inspections
How Do Inspectors Examine Chimney Caps and Crowns?
See how access, surface condition, drainage details, and visual limits shape an inspection of a chimney’s top components.
