Ces Inspections LLC

The quality of construction has dipped in some areas of Houston over the last few years. But more than that, so has the sense of pride.

Check out the exterior corner of this 2022 home. I'll also explain a bit about the underlying water-resistive barrier in the video.

A shame.

One of the issues with modern construction is that function and design often conflict.

In the video I uploaded, you'll see where a gable roof and a single pitch roof (also known as a shed roof) intersect.

That intersection created a dead zone where water is guaranteed to pond/collect, which is a poor functional choice.

Would you design/install a roof transition like this, or is this to be avoided?

Most of the stone was firmly adhered to the wall. But it's nice when all of the stone is adhered.

Some commentary today about asphalt shingle roofs in the Houston area. Let me know in the comments if you have any questions.

Here is a video from my framing inspection today. While there are always a fairly large aggregate of notable defects with most larger framed homes, I thought this particular defect with the (2) I-joists was interesting.

If you can make it through the video I'd like to know what you would say or do in this situation.

1930 pier and beam foundation in the heights area. The concrete piers were sunk due to poor crawlspace drainage. When the piers sink, the beams go with em.

That beam is intended to be supporting the floor joists. As you can see, the beams was no longer carrying that load, which causes deflection in the floors and joists.

If you're buying an older home with a pier and beam foundation, you should expect it to need repairs (unless repairs were recently performed).

All the best,

Eric