Ask The Atlanta Home Inspector

If you don’t keep your gutters free from leaves and debris then they get clogged up and water overflows the gutter and starts rotting out the wood on your fascia and sofit boards.  Keeping your gutters clean is a very important home maintenance issue and you should check the condition of your gutters at least twice […]

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If the paint on your wood trim in inadequate then you’re setting yourself up for premature wood rot. 

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All gaps in the exterior siding need to be sealed to prevent moisture entry into the home.  When moisture enters the home wood rot can occur and mold can grow.
In many cases in new construction there are unsealed gaps in the exterior siding in several places around the house.  Check out one of them in […]

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Header flashing over your windows and doors prevents moisture from entering into the interior of the wall cavity.  If the header flashing is installed incorrectly or is missing moisture can enter the interior of the home causing wood rot and potentially mold growth. 

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It’s important that your plumbing fixtures inside your home aren’t leaking.  Even a small leak over time can cause big problems for your home.  The wood framing members on the interior walls can be damaged and Mold can even begin to grow.
Check out this video where a shower has been leaking for so long the […]

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Check out this short video on how to prevent wood rot on your windows sills and trim.  A little preventive maintenance now will prevent costly repairs down the road!

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