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🇺🇸 Honoring Our Heroes This Memorial Day 🇺🇸
​This weekend, the team at MCC Inspections pauses to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
​In observance of the holiday, our offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th. We will reopen for all your MCC inspection needs on Tuesday.
​Wishing everyone a safe, meaningful, and peaceful Memorial Day weekend.

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🌮 Happy Taco Tuesday!

​While you're figuring out your lunch plans, don't let hidden home issues catch you by surprise. Just like a great taco needs a solid shell, your home needs a solid foundation!

​We just broke down exactly what you should look for before buying a home in the Beaverton and Tigard area. Read our latest update on the website!

​🔗 Read More: www.MCCINSPECTIONS.com

📞 Questions? Call/Text: 503-851-4111

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The Anatomy of a Deck Failure (And How to Avoid It) 🛠️👇
Swipe to see what happens when "good enough" meets water and gravity over time.
The first image shows the ideal blueprint: a Safe Ledger Board Attachment. When a deck connects to a home, it requires a precise combination of structural integrity and moisture protection:
🔹 Structural-Grade Fasteners: Staggered through-bolts or heavy-duty lag screws biting into a solid house rim joist (never just brick or veneer).
🔹 Watertight Defenses: Proper Z-flashing and a waterproof membrane to shed water away from the structure.
🔹 Lateral Load Connectors: Tying the deck directly into the house floor joists to prevent the deck from pulling away horizontally.
Now, swipe to the reality of the next few photos... 😬
This is a textbook example of complete structural and moisture management failure. Because the ledger area lacked proper flashing and water-shedding mechanisms, moisture became trapped against the house.
The Results of Getting It Wrong:
1️⃣ Severe Wood Rot & Framing Failure: Water completely compromised the house rim joist and the surrounding framing beneath the sliding door. The wood has literally disintegrated, leaving zero structural integrity.
2️⃣ Total Support Collapse: With the ledger failing and the posts shifting drastically off-plumb, the entire deck structure has dropped and tilted, ripping away from the main building.
3️⃣ Safety Hazards Everywhere: The stairs are detached and collapsing, the handrails are completely out of alignment, and the entire platform is a major collapse risk.
Building things to code isn't just about passing an inspection—it's about ensuring a structure remains safe and standing for decades to come. A deck is an extension of your home's structural footprint; treat the ledger connection like the critical structural point it is!

To the women who turn houses into homes—Happy Mother's Day! 💐

​At MCC Inspections, we know that a mother’s top priority is the safety and comfort of her family. Whether it’s checking the attic or testing the water heater, we’re here to give you the peace of mind you deserve.
​Enjoy your special day!

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📍 Serving Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, and surrounding areas.

Wishing our neighbors and clients a wonderful Cinco de Mayo! 🇲🇽 Today we celebrate the vibrant culture and history of our community.

At MCC Inspections, we’re proud to help our clients build a strong foundation for their future homes every day of the year.

Need a home inspection, radon testing, or a sewer scope? Contact us today!

📞 503-851-4111

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Don’t let hidden defects strike back! ⚡️
In a galaxy not so far away (your crawlspace), issues could be looming like the Dark Side. Whether it’s a "phantom menace" in the plumbing or a thermal exhaust port that needs cleaning, MCC Inspections is here to ensure your home remains a rebel stronghold of safety.
Don't rely on Jedi mind tricks—get a detailed report instead.

📞 (503) 851-4111
🌐 www.mccinspections.com