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Is Your Slab Foundation Supported Properly?

February 15th, 2008 · No Comments

The slab foundation of your home must be supported properly to prevent the slab from cracking.  Clearly that’s not the case here!

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Tags: Foundation Issues · Structural Issues

Is The Lumber In Your Home Good Quality?

February 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

A well built home begins with good quality lumber.  Check out this issue!

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Tags: House Framing Issues · Structural Issues · Things We Look For In New Construction Inspections

Are Your Wall Studs Supported Properly?

February 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

Many times the wall studs need to be bored out to allow for the mechanical systems to come through.  However, once the wall studs are bored out they lose strength.  To resolve this issue metal shoe studs need to be added and secured properly.
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Tags: House Framing Issues · Structural Issues · Things We Look For In New Construction Inspections

Are Your Floor Joists Supported Properly?

February 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

Floor joists have to be supported properly in order to carry the weight loads they were designed to support. 

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Tags: House Framing Issues · Structural Issues · Things We Look For In New Construction Inspections