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What is included in a Florida home inspection?
What kind of inspection do you need in Florida? Many prospective buyers seek an inspector who performs a “Four Point Inspection,” which includes a review of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, the electrical panels and wiring, the plumbing fixtures and connections, and the roof.
Do you need a permit to replace a roof in NC?
Replacing roof portions? A permit would not be required so long as the replacement has the same fire resistance grade and the total cost does not exceed $5,000. If the replacement roof does not have the same fire resistance grade, then presumably a permit would be required, regardless of cost.
What does marginal mean on a home inspection report?
MARGINAL – Indicates the component will probably require repair or replacement anytime within five years. POOR – Indicates the component will need repair or replacement now or in the very near future. MAJOR CONCERNS – A system or component that is considered significantly deficient or is unsafe.
What is the code for roof decking?
Roofing code states that a new roof system must be applied on top of a solidly sheathed roof deck (a roof deck with a minimum of 3/8” sheathing, installed with no more than ¼” spacing between sheathing panels).
What should a home inspection include?
It will include any significant building defects or problems such as rising damp, movement in the walls (cracking), safety hazards or a faulty roof. It is usually carried out before you exchange sale contracts so you can identify problems which, if left unchecked, could prove costly to repair.
Is roof decking considered structural?
Not only is roof decking crucial in the structure of your roof but it also acts as a structural element to ensure the integrity of your home! While roof decking has not always been an element of home construction, many professionals now recognize it as a critical structural element of any home.
Does a replacement roof require building regulations?
Since 5th April 2006, most new roofs are required to apply for Building Regulations approval, even if it is a like for like replacement that is being installed. Building Regulations may require you to increase your roof’s thermal insulation at the same time as replacing your roof.
What is not included in a home inspection?
#2 Inspectors don’t cover plumbing. Most home inspectors don’t have the qualifications to look at plumbing and can only call out visible issues like a leak or outdated plumbing. Wall or undersink plumbing pipes. Swimming pools. Septic tanks.