Residential Homes - Structural Evaluation
Residential Homes - Structural Evaluation
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This is a personal use post, so if you don't feel the need to reply, then that is quite ok.
Being a Biological Engineer, I never had any formal structural training. My wife and I are in the process of buying a home, and I was hoping some of you structural folks may be able to point me in the right direction as far as what types of things I should be keeping my eye out for from a structural standpoint. I know the obvious basics (cracks in the foundation, water damage, etc.) but I have a limited knowledge base concerning much else.
Any tips, pointers, or reference items you could suggest would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
Being a Biological Engineer, I never had any formal structural training. My wife and I are in the process of buying a home, and I was hoping some of you structural folks may be able to point me in the right direction as far as what types of things I should be keeping my eye out for from a structural standpoint. I know the obvious basics (cracks in the foundation, water damage, etc.) but I have a limited knowledge base concerning much else.
Any tips, pointers, or reference items you could suggest would be much appreciated.
Thanks!






RE: Residential Homes - Structural Evaluation
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RE: Residential Homes - Structural Evaluation
Also, check if the outlets are mostly grounded (3 prongs, but sometime 3 prongs plugs are still not grounded)! If they are not, then you cant run your nice flat screen tv, computer. Just make sure you have enough grounded plugs in the office, living room, etc. If the plugs are only 2 prongs, look if the wires are in metal conduits. If it is, it will be easy to put grounded plugs. If it is not, then you might want to look at other houses.
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If you are in a high wind area, make sure some effort was made to install hurricane clips. If you are in a high seismic and / or a high wind area, I would make sure that at the very least plywood was installed on all of the exterior walls.
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AND go on the inspection. They will show you more about your house than you will ever imagine!!
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ASHI inspectors carry out inspections in a very systematic and reasonably thorough manner, consistent with ASHI standards of practice.
To get an idea of the scope of home inspection check this link
http://www.ashi.org/documents/pdf/standards.pdf
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I'm just going out now to start looking to narrow things down. Once we think we might have a winner, I'll definitely fork out the cash for a home inspector.
Until then, all of these are great tips for the initial review.
Thanks again!