Chimney Counter-Flashing Shows Quality
A common question I get from buyers is to grade the quality of the work in a house, particularly with flips. One item to look at when you have a brick chimney is to see what type of counter-flashing is on the chimney. First, what is counter-flashing? ...
Why is there Gravel on My Roof?
You may be wondering why some buildings have gravel on the roof. Simple, it protects the tar from the sun. UV rays can break down and dry out the tar membrane causing the tar to crack (some describe it as “alligatoring”). The light color rocks reflect the sun’s...
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Thanks for Visiting PCA Inspections.Welcome to our Industry related inspections blog, where you can read about the following topics and categories. Exterior Inspection Roof Inspection Plumbing Inspection Electrical Inspection Foundation Inspection Appliance Inspection...About Author
bob emmett
Over 15 years of construction and real estate experience. Speicalized in Construction Investigations. Received a masters degree in Construction Management from Drexel University. Certified Master Inspector with ASHI and Certified CREIA Inspector.