Building Envelope: Home Inspection and Commercial Inspection [Archive] - InspectionNews

Common Algea or something else ? (0 replies)
Brick breath (11 replies)
JChannel separation from brick veneer (4 replies)
Minor Stucco Discoloration/Staining (10 replies)
Paint sloughing off block chimney (6 replies)
Need advice for drainage around stucco (2 replies)
Crack above Garage Door. Should I be worried? (5 replies)
Weep hole dimensions (1 replies)
Crawl Space Ventilation (4 replies)
yellow stain wood siding (0 replies)
Wood siding shingles in contact with AMVS (1 replies)
bleeding below certainteed siding (5 replies)
Stucco ... "Lumpy Stucco" ... fake stone/real stone ... drainage problems (7 replies)
New Exterior Stucco System? (3 replies)
Brand new construction | systemic window and door issues (14 replies)
Radiant Barrier Failing - Any ideas? (6 replies)
CA Senate Bill No. 969 - The law goes into effect July 1, 2019 (12 replies)
Determining Dryvit or EIFS (4 replies)
New Construction - Whoops! (6 replies)
Fire rated doors (44 replies)
French door gap (8 replies)
Stucco Stains Help! (7 replies)
residential exit (20 replies)
1950 Adobe ranch house (7 replies)
Invasive Stucco Inspections - Looking for Classes/Training Courses (14 replies)
True Building Age? (1 replies)
Wrapping window question.... (5 replies)
Multiple Cracks in Stucco New Construction (5 replies)
Low E windows (7 replies)
Wierd siding (1 replies)
Hardie Plank Lap Siding and Vinyl window flashing (43 replies)
Threshold height. (25 replies)
2 prong outlet, tester indicating grounded (25 replies)
Blinking 'correct', 'open ground' or 'open neutral' on receptacle tester (18 replies)
1986 residential code for attached garage ceiling. (17 replies)
Hanger House (5 replies)
Vinyl over stucco (1 replies)
Spalling (2 replies)
Standards on how to assess plumb tolerances of brick veneer wall. (4 replies)
Masonry Construction Robot laying Bricks (10 replies)
Stucco touching roof surface (5 replies)
Bulge in stucco - structural issue? (21 replies)
Sealant on T1-11 siding (7 replies)
Pavers near foundation height (0 replies)
They called this Tuck-pointing (11 replies)
Stucco cracks in home for sale, realtor said homeowner 'repaired' the cracks ... (6 replies)
Multiple hairline cracks in stucco homeowner says have been 'repaired' (1 replies)
Vapor Barrier Exterior Wall (10 replies)
Caulking and sealants (27 replies)
Crack in Stucco (6 replies)
Mobile home vinyl siding (5 replies)
brick wall (8 replies)
Moisture meter readings (20 replies)
Plastic Piping through garage firewall (5 replies)
Airflow "through" a building or "beneath" the exterior cladding (17 replies)
Rubber-like Cladding - Anyone seen this in Colorado? (4 replies)
Bert - Architect (2 replies)
When inspecting new homes, what are the 5 most common issues? (8 replies)
Siding type ? Name of siding (8 replies)
Siding type ? Name of siding (0 replies)
Eifs (11 replies)
New to forum (0 replies)
Condensation is accumulating inside my HVAC making it leak (2 replies)
Window Issue - Need Help (13 replies)
(Need help ASAP) Window Flashing Issue (3 replies)
Egress doors (23 replies)
Insulated Garage (10 replies)
window fall protection (10 replies)
Transition strip hazard (11 replies)
Stucco Problems (9 replies)
Garage door anti entrapment demonstrations (0 replies)
Adhere Stone Veneer Siding (23 replies)
Brick pillars cracked and separating from porch (2 replies)
Remnants of bee hive? (20 replies)
Garage Door Anti-Entrapment Force outside USA (0 replies)
Overhead door reverse failure (95 replies)
Help Identify Substance on Metal Door Frame (8 replies)
hardy plank siding (2 replies)
Elaine (18 replies)
Envelope House (5 replies)
New Member (2 replies)
CertainTeed WeatherBoard cement fiber siding (1 replies)
trim applied over James Hardie lap plank siding (15 replies)
Slab under manufactered home (2 replies)
Stains on Stucco - dirt or water damage (8 replies)
Anti-slippage Materials under Tile (12 replies)
Exterior texture/elastomeric coating (11 replies)
Foam board under siding (17 replies)
Schneider Electric Recalls PowerPact J-Frame Circuit Breakers Due to Fire, Burn, Elec (0 replies)
Missing Top Plate and My Options (3 replies)
Cold weather roof installation-some edges curling (7 replies)
Vapor Barriers New Construction (17 replies)
Foam insulation as an exterior wall covering (7 replies)
Caulked flashing on new home? (5 replies)
Cracked brick veneer beneath concrete porch (3 replies)
Pipe ends in wall (10 replies)
Stone cap installation (16 replies)
Insulation question. Year of the house 1890 (1 replies)
Vertical Cracks in Cement Fiberboard Siding (13 replies)
FL Wind Mit Inspector didn't do much (8 replies)
Minimum clearance between stucco and concrete flatwork. (2 replies)
"Stucco" panel ID (2 replies)
This Looks Like a Great Idea (12 replies)
mobil home inspection (19 replies)
Is it a trip hazard caseet? (3 replies)
Cracks on basement floor (19 replies)
attic knee wall insualtion (5 replies)
Florida Wind Mitigation Question (2 replies)
Foil insulation and electricity are like water and electricity - they don't mix well (4 replies)
Door step-over height (5 replies)
Siding question (7 replies)
Stucco House (12 replies)
Is there any code issue with this? (26 replies)
Wind Mitigation Question for Florida Inspectors (6 replies)
Mobile home with ribbed metal siding over sided with vinyl (7 replies)
Stucco in contact with roofing (9 replies)
And a lovely bay window view... (6 replies)
Butt flashing (9 replies)
Brick veneer crack at side of garage door (12 replies)
Soil distance from masonry veneer and wood siding (7 replies)
cardboard under siding (6 replies)
Need help with EIFS system! (26 replies)
Strange Holes in Mortar (36 replies)
Condensation - Is it Normal? (72 replies)
Attic Insulation at Eaves (29 replies)
Door and Patio door bad installation ? (2 replies)
Urethane insulation on exterior of the foundation (11 replies)
Vinyl Siding/ Apparent Heat Damage ? (11 replies)
Stone Veneer over Brick (11 replies)
Foam Insulation Protection (1 replies)
What is it about birds and window? (2 replies)
HELP NEEDED ASAP Question about windowless bedroom in apartment (5 replies)
Mystery photo of the day (4 replies)
Asbestos ciment siding ?? (8 replies)
Stucco to Stone Interface (6 replies)
How to find a good stucco inspector? (6 replies)
Tempered vs. Annealed? (17 replies)
Jeld Wen windows with gray spacer material melting? (1 replies)
Properly braced sectional door? (6 replies)
Painting masonry - Stone or brick (8 replies)
Safety glass needed? (5 replies)
Vinyl siding with no sheathing? (11 replies)
Vinyl Siding Melting - Low E coatings responsible? (13 replies)
Inspecting a home with solar panels (11 replies)
Emergency escape and rescue opening (2 replies)
strange mortar damage, 100 year old house (6 replies)
Hairline cracks on a 7 yo stuccom sidings (6 replies)
stair step hairline crack (2 replies)
concrete slab moisture limits? (1 replies)
Cracked veneer brick....repairable? (20 replies)
ASTM E2112-01 and Caulking J channel to window/door casing. (11 replies)
vinyl over gable end lovres (4 replies)
localized water stain under the windows on stucco (11 replies)
Another lintel question, or lack thereof.... (6 replies)
Brick and Mortar work (5 replies)
Efflorescence on Bricks (1 replies)
Slighlty cock-eyed lintel (12 replies)
Brick siding? (8 replies)
Illuminated Concrete (4 replies)
Bent garage door shaft (4 replies)
Exposed Tarpaper on Interior of Garage (2 replies)
brick arch over entry way (20 replies)
new code understanding (8 replies)
Multiple Hairline Cracks in Stucco (45 replies)
EIFS, gaps normal? (22 replies)
Now THIS is a cool door. (3 replies)
Energy Audits Included ? (45 replies)
Double Doors (11 replies)
Window/window seat (7 replies)
tempered glass illustration (6 replies)
Name this roof... (15 replies)
Mystery pipes (15 replies)
Drywall or Stucco First (16 replies)
Should Drylock water resistant be applied before stucco (5 replies)
So is OSB now a water resistant barrier? (15 replies)
I'm cheating stealing all I can learn (14 replies)
Manufactured Home Door Fire Rated? (27 replies)
EIFS (11 replies)
Celotex Soundboard sheating (1 replies)
Interesting video and site (12 replies)
Brick and Stone Veneer (7 replies)
Garage door need insulation? (7 replies)
Hydraulically-Applied Limestone (9 replies)
Yellow stains on white vinyl siding (14 replies)
Vertical crack (11 replies)
Mobile Home Siding Vents (1 replies)
Dallas Area, exterior sheathing over framing is cardboad? (11 replies)
What kind of stucco siding is this (4 replies)
Energy inspection reports, (5 replies)
Vertical Vinyl Siding (3 replies)
Cracks in Stucco - To caulk or not to caulk? (15 replies)
Condominium Termite Inspection and Home Inspection (2 replies)
Improper Installation ? (10 replies)
Garqage Door Inspection Help (2 replies)
Shattered inside Window pane on highrise (10 replies)
Efflo on stucco (5 replies)
Overhead Garage Door Damaged During Testing. (193 replies)
brick veener (7 replies)
Others markings for Tempered glass (8 replies)
Thin stucco coat? (13 replies)
Introduction... Hi Everyone (0 replies)
One of the worst exteriors we've seen! (12 replies)
Crawlspace odor (10 replies)
Cracked spacers between panes (4 replies)
anyone know the siding manuf (8 replies)
Ceiling Tiles (3 replies)
Cement shingle over wood? (8 replies)
need help (22 replies)
Manf. Homes (12 replies)
what is this siding? (8 replies)
WRB issues with stucco (22 replies)
High potential cost to correct "minor" defects at "semi-commercial" "standard" doors (0 replies)
High potential cost to correct "minor" defects at "commercial" sliding doors (8 replies)
window case mositure? (2 replies)
siding power wash (9 replies)
Lets play blame the Inspector (40 replies)
1997 UBC/IBC Exterior siding Question? (2 replies)
CarraraFinishes™ built on LP SmartSide (3 replies)
How are other HI's handing this ? (10 replies)
End Wall Flashing for Metal Roof (1 replies)
Expansion joints at window edges in masonry walls (1 replies)
crack & heaved tiles in basement hall way (14 replies)
Recognize this nozzle on a wall? (11 replies)
2009 N1102.2.9 (4 replies)
Noisy Metal Siding (6 replies)
This can't be right (7 replies)
Almost EIFS (7 replies)
Moisture-Managed EIFS (6 replies)
Window oozing (2 replies)
Cedar posts in contact with paved surfaces (5 replies)
Stucco hairline cracks (26 replies)
retrofit flashing at hardi joints? (1 replies)
Foundation crack (7 replies)
New Sponsor: Elite MGA Home Inspector Insurance (2 replies)
leaking window? (18 replies)
What is this? (15 replies)
Roof to wall flashing (16 replies)
Denby Energy (0 replies)
Window fogged to the max (20 replies)
Handrail Question (4 replies)
Stucco missing weep screed (4 replies)
Commercial Inspection Roof Infrared (4 replies)
leaking window (5 replies)
(rotten, infested) MDF? (141 replies)
Flashlight (17 replies)
Heat Loss (17 replies)
Cracking Vinyl Clad Windows (2 replies)
Meeting the buyer (17 replies)
Is It Wood Or Cement? (24 replies)
Window in shower (7 replies)