Abstract: Garden Bay Home Inspector notes on a unique roof design. Photo: A unique design that encompasses both roof and walls in one continuous curve. Unique Roof Design A Gothic arch, sometimes also called a rainbow roof, features walls that are bent or continuously curved over framing ‘ribs’. The walls meet at the top to […]
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Abstract: Gibsons Home Inspector notes on a vintage house and what it tells us about the history of the area and development of lower Gibsons, which was originally called Gibsons Landing. Photo: View of Gibsons harbour from a century old house. Pioneers South Fletcher Road still has a few of these pioneer homes, from a
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Abstract: Davis Bay Home Inspector note on service life of wood decks. Photo: 41 year old deck… its time has come and now it needs to be gone. Signs Your Deck Is Rotten Today’s inspection was of a well built house in Davis Bay. Almost a half century old with exterior wooden stairs and decks
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Abstract: Gibsons Home Inspector note on making a claim under the Home Warranty program. Photo: Drywall crack may be indicative of structural movement. Parkland is one of the newer subdivisions in Gibsons. A recent home inspection there, of a two year old property identified a potential warranty claim issue. The house was lightly used, that
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Abstract: Davis Bay Home Inspector notes on end of service life for heating and plumbing systems. Photo: Detail of a remarkable 25 year old furnace burners and heat exchanger. The unit is so clean it could easily be mistaken as new. Today’s inspection was of a home over 20 years old. Both gas appliances, the
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Abstract: Halfmoon Bay Home Inspector notes on lot influences on property purchase decision. Photo: Wood siding destroyed by pests. Our inspection property was located just off Redrooffs Road, on the water side. The water side houses are generally called ‘high bank’ properties; that is, they are indeed waterfront but the access to the beach is
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Abstract: Gambier Island Home Inspector note on indicators that a roof is in distress and approaching the end of service life. Photo: Loss of granular surface exposes the base material to the sun’s UV rays, which accelerates the deterioration of the waterproofing membrane. The inspection focused on the roof. The roof shingles were original and
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Photo: Hot Water Tank (HWT) with lifetime tank warranty. Abstract: Madeira Park Home Inspector note on a brand of hot water tank with a much superior warranty, compared to conventional water heaters. Imagine a hot water tank (HWT) that has a lifetime warranty for as long as you own the house. The Rheem Marathon water
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Abstract: Roberts Creek Home Inspector notes on what features distinguish environmentally friendly homes from conventionally built houses. Be prepared to pay a premium for green technology, but it’s worth it. Sometimes the standards of construction are so noteworthy that we have to pause and acknowledge the owners for choosing a higher standard for their build.
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Abstract: Roberts Creek Home Inspector notes on a 1960’s house and whether it’s worth spending the extra effort to renovate it to modern standards. Photo: Roberts Creek has many dated homes situated along the waterfront that are showing their age. The community of Roberts Creek is heavily treed, and only when you drive well into
1960’s House Reno or Tear-down | Roberts Creek Read More »
Abstract: Sechelt Home Inspector notes on how to reduce a fall or trip hazard in a house. Photo Above: Note that the step down is just beyond the door swing. Built-in Hazard This past week we inspected a ground floor suite. The house an architecturally designed home with many unique features and the expectations were
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Abstract: Sechelt Home Inspector note on how to evaluate the condition of a wooden post or column with a split (>2 cm) in its surface. Photo: Note the spiral log split in the wooden column. There was no indication of movement, bowing or rot. But is the post accepable? An under 20 year old home
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