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EWAHI (Eastern WA Home Inspections) Wood form boards in the foundation. When a foundation is done being poured all the forms should be removed to avoid attracting Wood Destroying Organisms (termites and such). What about form boards that were poured into the concrete, what should be done about them? The …

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When the team at Eastern WA Home inspections is inspecting, we get to see lot of different configurations for crawlspace ventilation.  Vents can be installed in the trimmer board or in the foundation itself…Sometimes a cellar window or access hatch may have vents Incorporated and at times no ventilation will …

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Most of us have hazards in our line of work; some more than others. Home inspections may not be in the class of a combat infantryman, scuba-welder, or even an Alaskan Fisherman; We do have our moments. As inspectors we are aware and on the lookout for safety concerns to …

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At Eastern WA Home Inspections we know that Stucco can  be difficult to assess for termites; there are so many paths the little critters can take to get behind these coverings. Stucco and Veneers wall coverings that are installed down the walls and over the foundations are especially at risk …

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I am always reading blogs and materials relating to the inspection industry, Real estate, construction and a whole gambit of other related subjects. One of my best souses of information Is Charles Buell Inspections, Inc. located in the Seattle Area. He does not always post about Home Inspections and recently …

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I often see Deck Framing concerns when inspecting homes here in Eastern Washington. Decks usually are unique and all come with their own set of construction challenges. One that is of great concern is the Deck Ledger Board connection. Often the ledger is installed over the trimmer board or just …

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