{"id":22158,"date":"2016-07-28T08:15:51","date_gmt":"2016-07-28T13:15:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/berylprojectengineering.com\/?p=1090"},"modified":"2016-07-28T08:15:51","modified_gmt":"2016-07-28T13:15:51","slug":"structural-inspection-know-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themediabeast.com\/resources\/structural-inspection-know-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"Structural Inspection | Know the Basics"},"content":{"rendered":"

Structural Inspection<\/h2>\n

Structural Inspection | When buying a home it\u2019s easy to spot cosmetic things like ugly wallpaper and outdated cabinets, but the important stuff isn\u2019t always that obvious. Most homebuyers have a home inspection prior to drawing up any papers, but we\u2019d like to urge you to also require a structural inspection<\/a> before it\u2019s all said and done. Structural issues in a home aren\u2019t always the easiest things to see for the untrained eye, but will cost that eye a lot of money if missed. A proper structural inspection will give you the knowledge necessary to take the risk or say bye-bye before it\u2019s too late.<\/p>\n

Here are four common issues found during structural inspection:
\nFoundation \u2013 Things you don\u2019t want to see are loose bolts, large cracks, or misaligned joints. If a crack starts large and narrows down, it may be an indication that the home is experience extreme settling. Don\u2019t be alarmed by tiny cracks, as this is normal and usually completely harmless.<\/p>\n

 
\nLoad-bearing walls and roofing \u2013 Load-bearing walls, and exterior walls of the home, keep a home standing by supporting the entire home\u2019s weight. They are placed between the home\u2019s footings and its upper roof supports, however shifting occurs for a number of reasons. Extreme weather, temperature changes, and a home\u2019s age can all contribute to shifting. A structural inspection of the home by a licensed professional will alert you to any signs of roof drooping or structural shifting of the home.
\nLeaning and settling \u2013 Poor construction is the most influential cause of leaning in a home. It is easily spotted in cracks around doors and windows, difficulty opening and closing doors and windows, and slanting walls. While some settling over time is natural, it is important to have the home\u2019s safety validated by a structural inspection.<\/p>\n

 
\nRotting joists \u2013 A number of things can contribute to rotting joists, but they are pretty easily recognizable and probably the cheapest to fix amongst this list. Looking in your crawlspace, you should be able to identify joists that are crumbling due to weather or bugs. Fear not, just be sure to look for this type of decay on the results of your structural inspection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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