Ice formation roof and Crumbly foundation during home inspection services

 When you noticed that there is ice formation on the edge of your roof. You must have a comprehensive exterior and

interior inspection of your attic in Brampton. Home inspection in Mississauga signifies that the formation of ice can have a significant impact on the materials in your home and in some cases cause water infiltration.

Complete home inspection in Brampton includes the task of verifying a precise list of elements outside and in your attic.

·         Presence or absence of a vapor barrier

·         Type and amount of insulation

·         Clearance or not of soffits

·         Type of aerator on the roof

·         Presence or absence of ducts redirect humidity and/or hot air into the attic

·         Attic access hatch

·         Hot air exfiltration in the attic

You must prepare to answer several questions from the inspector such as:

·         The age of the building?

·         How long have you been the owner?

·         Have you had any work done on the roof or in the attic?

·         How long has the ice build-up been present?

The inspector will have to carry out his inspection by taking several exterior photos and in some cases use a drone in order to have an overall picture of the roof. He must check:

·         The amount of ice

·         If there is significant snowmelt

·         If there is a gutter system

·         If there is a starter membrane below the first roof shingles

Furthermore, the inspection of a foundation is required as a priority when the building is old. Over time, the concrete of the original foundation degrades significantly and can in some cases lose its bearing capacity. Integrity is therefore called into question.

In conclusion, houseinspection in Mississauga takes the time to check your roof in winter and if so, contact us to have an inspection carried out to find the cause and obtain an inspection report in order to resolve the situation. This inspection may in some cases prevent water infiltration and/or degradation of materials by humidity and mold growth. Restoration work for this type of problem is complex and very expensive. Internal and external verification is required in order to verify the extent of the damage. In some cases piling or even lifting the building and redoing the foundation is necessary.

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