HomeInspections Ensure You Know The HouseInside And Out (NAPSA)—The last thing a homebuyer wants to do is to discover any issues in the homeafter moving in, and the last thing a home seller wants is for an issue to appear before the sale. That’s whyit’s so important for both buyers and sellers to have a home inspection. Simply put, the seller doesn’t want a surprise he or she didn’t even know about to come out that will stop the sale, and the buyer wants to make sure there are no costly repairs waiting. Homeinspections provide many UFFICIENT NeSULATIO N winoowSs @ positives and build a foundation of knowledge about a homeandits systems that are stated in the Home Inspection Report—which contains a maintenancechecklist. “Homebuyers don’t want to get a cold reception because of improperly sealed windows or a wet one because of a leaky roof,” says Dan Steward, president of Pillar To Post, North America’s leading provider of home inspection services. “Home inspectors check for these things. They also check furnaces, air-conditioning ducts, soot and creosote building in the chimney, crawl spaces and other hardto-reach spaces,” Steward adds. Four CommonItems To Repair 1. If you discover the seals around sink fixtures and counter To find out if the windows are properly insulating the home that means water may be passing insects into the house. The caulking around windows should be checked and repaired or replaced as needed. To learn moreor to find a home penetrations are disintegrating, through and causing damage to the countertop or the underlying cabinetry. You may want to exam- ine the seals visually, and test to see if the sink or fixtures feel loose. Repair or replace as needed. from the elements, have a profes- sional examine the caulking or flashing around the windows. 2. Clogged filters and improper duct connections may become major fire hazards. You should checkair filters for built-up grease and clean or replace as needed. Have a professional check the connections to determine if the model requires exterior exhaust. 3. Insufficient insulation in the attic can allow excessive heat loss (or gain, depending on the season) and drafts. If you suspect a problem, consult a professional to determine if additional insulation is needed and/or advisable. 4, Improperly sealed windows can allow moisture, wind and inspector in your area, visit www.pillartopost.com.
