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Insulation & ventilation

Author: Little Creek Home Inspections, LLC | Nov 20, 2020

  1. The home inspector shall inspect:
    1. Insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces;
    2. Ventilation of attics and foundation areas;
    3. Kitchen, bathroom, and laundry venting systems; and
    4. The operation of any readily accessible attic ventilation fan, and, when temperature permits, the operation of any readily accessible thermostatic control.
  2. The home inspector shall describe:
    1. Insulation in unfinished spaces; and
    2. The absence of insulation in unfinished space at conditioned surfaces.
  3. The home inspector is not required to report on:
    1. Concealed insulation and vapor retarders; or
    2. Venting equipment that is integral with household appliances.
  4. The home inspector shall:
    1. Move insulation where readily visible evidence indicates the possibility of a problem; and
    2. Move floor insulation where plumbing drain/waste pipes penetrate floors, adjacent to earth-filled stoops or porches, and at exterior doors.

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    • Pre-purchase Inspections
    • Pre-listing Inspections
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    • Wood Destroying Insect Report(WDIR)/ Termite Inspection
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