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It’s Me, Hi, I’m The Problem, It’s Me: Dangerous Home Inspection Finds

By Brenda Masse / July 12, 2023 /

While home inspectors always expect the unexpected, let’s be honest — we mostly go about our day, seeing the same sorts of things. Too little insulation, too much wear and tear on the roof, outlets that don’t work, sinks that don’t drain, pipes that leak, no drip pan on the AC unit: you get the…

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What to do When You Have Roof Damage From Hail

By Brenda Masse / May 24, 2023 /
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If you live in parts of Collin County — specifically Allen, like me — you’ve probably been thinking about roof damage from hail these past few days. And possibly your car, your fence, and anything else that may have been damaged in last Friday’s sudden hail storm. I was with my family at the Cinépolis…

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Shingles in Shambles? Here Are Roof-Related Problems You Don’t Want to Ignore

By Candy's Dirt / April 20, 2022 /

By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor The roof is one of the five major parts of the house, so before purchasing a home, you’ll want to find out all you can about the current roof. First, how old is it? The average lifespan of a roof in Texas is about 20 years, barring damage from major storms or…

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Ready to Raise Your Roof IQ? Single Out Bad Shingles With These Tips

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / September 29, 2021 /

Every week, the detail-oriented folks at Green Scene Home Inspections will give CandysDirt.com readers an education in inspection. Want to see what they see? Tune in for “Upon Closer Inspection.” When you’re buying a home, we advise people that the major areas of consideration are the roof, plumbing, electricity, HVAC, and the foundation. These are…

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A Good Home Inspector Will Easily Uncover These Common Roofing Fails

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / August 4, 2021 /

Every week, the detail-oriented folks at Green Scene Home Inspections will give CandysDirt.com readers an education in inspection. Want to see what they see? Tune in  for “Upon Closer Inspection.” When you’re buying a home, the major areas of consideration are the roof, plumbing, electricity, hvac, and the foundation. We call these the “Big 5,”…

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