10 Ways Your Home Says "I Hate You"

10 Ways Your Home Says "I Hate You" Surface grading and drainage problems The most frequently found problem reported by 36% of household inspectors 20% of home inspectors found this to be the second most common problem in every household 2. Electrical wiring damage 3 Damaged roof Wooden roofs and asphalt shingle roofs rarely last more than 15-20 years Broken or malfunctioning controls, blocked chimneys, unsafe exhqust flues and cracked heat exchangers can cause various health problems 4. Broken heating systems 5. 5 Crumbling paint Paint jobs last from 1 to 10 years at most. Usually people repaint at least one part of their home every 4 years. Mildew, dust and rust, your home will have one of these problems eventually 6. Cleaning problems Damage to structural 7. Structural problems Components such as foundation walls, floor joists, rafters or window and door headers happen in older homes Cqused by water and air penetration. Inadequate caulking and/or poor weather Stripping are the most common culprits of a cold and drafty home. 8. 8 Exterior flaws 9. Plumbing problems Plumbing defects rank high among the house problems encountered by home inspectors. Over sealed homes, result in excessive interior moisture. This can cause rotting and premature failure of both structural and nonstructural elements. 10. II| Poor ventilation Brought to you by http://www.fantastichandyman.co.uk