Decks and Electricity
At Least One Receptacle There must be at least one receptacle outlet installed outside at the front and back of the house that has direct...
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bramlettbhi
- Jan 19
- 1 min
Deck Board Placement & Attachment
Attachment Wood decking should be attached to each supporting member (joist) with at least two 8d threaded nails or two No. 8 wood...
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bramlettbhi
- Jan 19
- 5 min
Deck Handrails & Stairs
Guard A guard is nothing more than a barrier to block a human body from a fall from an elevated walking surface. It does not require any...
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bramlettbhi
- Jan 19
- 4 min
Deck Joist Connections, Fasteners & Bracing
Joist Connection Deck joist framing into the side of a beam or ledger board (where the joist end connects) must be supported by approved...
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bramlettbhi
- Jan 19
- 4 min
Deck Spans and Cantilevers
Calculating spans and cantilevers for deck beams and joists is beyond the scope of a home inspection. This section of the course will go...
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bramlettbhi
- Jan 19
- 5 min
Deck Ledger Connections
The most common cause of deck collapse is when a ledger pulls away from the band joists of homes and buildings. The two most common ways...
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bramlettbhi
- Jan 19
- 2 min
Deck Girders and Beams
The illustration above depicts the minimum distance of untreated support members from grade. Untreated joists should be at least 18...
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bramlettbhi
- Jan 19
- 4 min
Deck Footings and Posts
Inspecting the footings, footing sizes, footing depths, and buried components beyond the scope of a home inspection. The home inspector...
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bramlettbhi
- Jan 19
- 2 min
What is a Deck Load?
Load The image above depicts an evenly distributed deck load. Building codes require decks to be designed to carry a uniformly...
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bramlettbhi
- Jan 19
- 2 min
Roof Slope
The performance of all roof coverings is based in part on the slope of the roof surface. As the slope of the roof decreases, water...
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bramlettbhi
- Jan 18
- 1 min
All Roofs Can Leak!
A home inspector must inspect the roof because any roof can leak, and it's required by the standards of practice. To inspect a roof that...
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bramlettbhi
- Jan 18
- 2 min
Wind, Storm, Heat, Rain and Hail Damage.
Hail and wind can cause significant damage to a roof, particularly an asphalt shingle roof. After a storm, all of your neighbors should...
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bramlettbhi
- Jan 18
- 4 min
Roof Underlayment
There should be underlayment installed on most roofs that I inspect. And if it's readily visible, we'll take a look at the underlayment....
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bramlettbhi
- Jan 18
- 3 min
Low-Slope Roof Coverings
Low-Slope Roof Coverings A roof that is nearly level or slightly sloped is called a low-slope roof. No roof should be actually level and...
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bramlettbhi
- Nov 30, 2022
- 1 min
Same Day Inspection Reports!
When closing on a home, making the decision to place an offer on a home, or needing a project inspected before making a final payment to...
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bramlettbhi
- Nov 15, 2022
- 3 min
All About Siding.
Like the bark on a tree or the skin on your body, siding is a home’s front line of protection against the elements. To do its job, siding...
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bramlettbhi
- Nov 15, 2022
- 7 min
What Is A Deck?
Deck Construction Until about fifteen years ago, decks were considered structures that anyone could build, and just about anyone built...
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bramlettbhi
- Nov 15, 2022
- 5 min
All About Attics
Attics are the space between the roof and the ceiling of the highest floor of the house. They’re usually full of insulation, and...
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bramlettbhi
- Nov 14, 2022
- 1 min
Hire Local!
When hiring contractors, home inspectors, or any home related trade, hire local! A local professional is familiar with the specific...
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bramlettbhi
- Nov 14, 2022
- 1 min
Why is a Home Inspector with Contractor Experience a better choice?
Does your home inspector have contractor experience? At BHI, we have over 25 years of experience building new homes in Southeast TN. ...
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