Just finished the insulation, ventilation and interior inspection. WOW!! a lot of information to take in.
Was curious to know what aspects of this part of the inspection do some of you veteran inspectors feel is the most important to focus on?
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Morning, Marcus. Happy you completed the insulation ventilation course.
Personally electrical and plumbing courses I found interesting but remember there are axillary courses and the Curriculum for Certified Professional Inspector.
Don’t be a stranger on the InterNACHI forum.
Best of luck with all your endeavors.
Robert
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Thanks, Robert, it’s definitely been interesting learning about all these fun facts about houses.
when you are doing the insulation ventilation portion of the inspection, what do you find to be the biggest problems in homes.
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My great pleasure, Marcus.
Don’t be surprised. I use Google to help describe some of my answer.
The biggest issue in insulation is amount, or lack thereof insulation and the type of insulation you find. Older the home the larger the changes of finding vermiculite or asbestos. Asbestos was historically used in various forms of building insulation for its fire-resistant and insulating properties, particularly before 1990 which was not that long ago.
As for Ventilation. Insuring the ventilation has been properly installed for that location. The best attic ventilation involves a combination of intake and exhaust vents, with soffit vents (intake) and ridge vents (exhaust) forming a highly effective passive system for most homes.
Hope that helps.
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Common issues in my area. Blocked soffit vents. Old, deteriorated, settled insulation. Animal/rodent activity in insulation. Occasional asbestos concern (visual clues only, requires testing).
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It’s all important and serves a purpose.
Both adequate insulation and attic ventilation help to prevent ice damming.
Proper attic ventilation not only helps evacuate moisture from the attic, but it also can extend the life of the surface materials by not baking them from the underside.
Adequate insulation saves the home owner money due to reduced costs to heat and cool the house.
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Thanks for the info. That helps a lot.
Thanks Brian I appreciate the tips on what you normally find.
Thanks Kevin,
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Remember, ventilation is not just for attics, but the entire home requires proper airflow from subgrade on up, thus IMO, it is the most crucial of the three choices!
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Well said, Jeffrey. I concur. An entire home requires proper airflow curculation and ventilation.
AI: A system needs to provide fresh air to all living areas and manage the removal of moist, stale, and polluted air from places like kitchens and bathrooms to prevent issues like mold, dampness, and the accumulation of indoor contaminants.
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