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Structures that are occupied and fully or partially furnished at the time of the inspection many times prevent home inspectors from seeing everything, testing everything, or having access to everything. Along with defects that we might not have noted due to such conditions, since the structure is still being lived in and used, additional deferred maintenance items may be present by the time escrow closes. Click here for helpful information concerning when things go wrong after you move in.
Although some minor defects might be noted in the structure interior, such minor defects listed should not be considered an exhaustive, complete, or definitive list of minor defects, particularly when the residence is still occupied. Fresh paint can conceal visual clues of how the structure’s walls, ceilings, and foundation are interacting. In bathrooms and kitchen, as well as other areas, fresh paint can conceal visual clues concerning moisture damage. Wallpaper, mirrors, wall hangings, and furnishings may conceal defects or damage to walls; concealed defects are not within the scope of the home inspection. Recommend careful observation during final walk-through and before close of escrow. |
Balloon Framing
Balloon framing is an older method of wood framing that utilizes long continuous framing members (studs) that run from sill to eave with intermediate floor platforms nailed to them. Once popular when long lumber was plentiful, balloon framing has been largely replaced by platform framing. In balloon framing there exists the creation of a chase for fire to quickly travel from floor to floor. This can be mitigated with the use of firestops at each floor level, but most often firestops can't be confirmed during the home inspection as they are usually hidden in the walls. Click here for helpful information concerning Smoke Alarms. |
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