Inspections

Reuben’s rant: hail damaged roof claims are out of control

I’ve given up all hope of trying to assess hail damage to asphalt shingle roofs during home inspections. It’s a game. I’ve looked at dozens of roofs that were in...
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Top 12 clues a storm-chaser is at your door

The storm chasers are out in full force after last week’s hail storm. If you live in an area that was hit, you’ve probably already had visitors at your door....
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Buying a stucco home? Heads up.

It’s no secret that stucco homes have had a ton of water problems during the last few decades. This all started here in Minnesota at the end of the 1980s,...
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PODCAST: Are building permits a value add or necessary evil?

Reuben begins the show talking about how Structure Tech has started a TikTok account, and nearly puts Bill to sleep. At the time, we hadn’t yet made a TikTok, but...
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Overhead powerlines, trees, and exposed connectors: who fixes what

The most common issues we find with overhead powerlines during home inspections are trees rubbing up against them and exposed connectors that present an immediate shock or electrocution hazard. When...
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Inspecting a water heater vent connector

Inspecting a natural draft water heater vent happens quickly and easily once you know what to look for. Today, I’ll show you what to look for when looking at a...
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Water heater backdrafting: how to test for proper draft

When a water heater backdrafts, it’s a safety hazard. Homeowners usually don’t know they have a problem because a backdrafting water heater will almost never set off a carbon monoxide...
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How to inspect a gas water heater

Gas water heaters are a lot like decks, in the sense that most handy homeowners feel qualified to install one.  Thanks to these handy folks, we find more installation defects...
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