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Let me take you on a behind-the-wall look. If you see a brick home built after the 1950s, it is more than likely not a s...
06/19/2026

Let me take you on a behind-the-wall look.

If you see a brick home built after the 1950s, it is more than likely not a solid masonry wall; instead, it’s probably brick veneer with wood framing.

Brick veneer is a single non-structural layer of brick that gives the aesthetic look of a solid masonry wall. These metal straps that you see here are called brick ties. The brick ties are what anchor the brick veneer to the wood framing, giving it the look of a home that is entirely built out of brick.

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Electrical wires passing through studs close to the edge of the stud must be protected with a nail plate. The nail plate...
06/16/2026

Electrical wires passing through studs close to the edge of the stud must be protected with a nail plate. The nail plate is a shield that protects electrical wires where they pass through wall studs. Things are happening fast during the building process, and this can be missed like you see here.

What kind of issues can this cause?

Without a nail plate, nails or screws can puncture the wire when drywall is installed, which could lead to an electrical fire later on when the home is finished and you move in. These are the kinds of details you will never know about once the drywall gets installed, which is one of many reasons why it is very important that you hire your own inspector to perform a Pre-Drywall Inspection for you if you’re buying new construction.

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Your drain cleanout should never be left uncapped on your property. Why? A plumbing drain cleanout missing its cap allow...
06/10/2026

Your drain cleanout should never be left uncapped on your property.

Why?

A plumbing drain cleanout missing its cap allows debris, pests, and rainwater to enter the system, which can cause backups or blockages. Also, leaving it open exposes occupants to hazardous sewer gases that can escape around the property.

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Having your new construction home inspected before the drywall is hung, when the home is finished, and again before the ...
06/08/2026

Having your new construction home inspected before the drywall is hung, when the home is finished, and again before the builder’s warranty expires is crucial. It can save you from future headaches and unexpected repairs.

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06/04/2026

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Discovered a cracked rafter hiding in the attic. Left unchecked, this could weaken the structural integrity of the roof,...
06/01/2026

Discovered a cracked rafter hiding in the attic. Left unchecked, this could weaken the structural integrity of the roof, leading to roof sagging during a heavy snow load, for instance, and costly structural repairs. Thanks to a thorough home inspection, the issue was caught early—saving the homeowner from potential disaster. Home inspections protect your home from what you can’t see!

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FYI If you ever wondered what that wire wrapped around the bottom of the gas meter is, that is called a tracer wire. Thi...
05/18/2026

FYI

If you ever wondered what that wire wrapped around the bottom of the gas meter is, that is called a tracer wire. This wire is used to locate where the main gas line is underground.

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05/05/2026

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04/22/2026

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Noticed those metal pieces on the roof decking and wondered what they are?They are called H-clips. There at the seams of...
04/20/2026

Noticed those metal pieces on the roof decking and wondered what they are?

They are called H-clips. There at the seams of roof decking panels to hold them in place and prevent sagging when they expand or contract due to temperature changes.

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