Structural Components – Homewerx Home Inspection in Mesa, AZ

Can Masonry Homes Get Termites?

AZ Home Inspector / March 23, 2007

All types of homes can get termites! See the termite tube hanging from the ceiling in the picture above? This […]

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Homeowners Need Inspections Too!

AZ Home Inspector / June 23, 2006

Even when you are not buying or selling a home, you can still benefit from a home inspection in a

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Broken Roof Tiles Eventually Lead to Leaks

AZ Home Inspector / June 21, 2006

Broken roof tiles can cause water infiltration and damage to the felt underlayment, and will eventually lead to leaks. Therefore,

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Roof Flashings on Tile Roof are Vulnerable

AZ Home Inspector / June 20, 2006

This is a picture of a license plate that is being used to extend the valley flashing off the roof.

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Broken Attic Truss May Be Easily Repaired

AZ Home Inspector / June 16, 2006

Broken truss members can often be easily repaired. However, special engineering considerations are needed because trusses are structural components, commonly

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Settlement Cracks Indicate Structural Movement

AZ Home Inspector / June 15, 2006

Settlement cracks, like the one in the top of this masonry arch, are an indication of structural movement. Often times

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Proper Drainage is Important to Your Foundation

AZ Home Inspector / May 10, 2006

Can you guess what the problem is here? If you asked how is the water going to get out of

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Some Homeowner ‘Improvements’ Can Create Problems When Selling

AZ Home Inspector / March 4, 2006

When this large hole in the garage ceiling was made, several trusses that hold up the roof were cut through,

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Did You Know Termites Can…

AZ Home Inspector / February 21, 2006

Did you know that some queen termites can give birth every 15 seconds?* You learn something new every day!

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Termite Inspection & Wood Infestation Report (WIR)

AZ Home Inspector / February 7, 2006

WE CAN NOW TAKE CARE OF BOTH YOUR HOME INSPECTION & TERMITE REPORT WITH JUST ONE APPOINTMENT** Termite Inspections & Wood