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Jeff just did our yesterday. Thorough, thorough, thorough! Wonderful job! Found stuff I didn't know about and am now aware of and working on. He's highly recommended by me, now, too. - Lisa, Reeders

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Mold caused by a bathroom vent placed into the soffit instead of the exterior

Photo by Jeff Remas, Pocono Home Inspector, ASHI Inspector

Another sample of mold growth from putting bathroom vent into the soffit void

Attic Ventilation Article

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New construction has it's problems too.

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Cut Engineered I Joist Structural Issue. Photo By Jeff Remas, PA Home Inspector I Joists improperly spliced, structural problem, Photo by Jeff Remas, Pocono Home Inspector Notched Engineered beam improperly supported, structurall issue, Photo by Jeff Remas, PA Home Inspector

Unacceptable main beam bearing, Photo by Jeff Remas, Pocono Home Inspector Sanitary Tee used instead of Wye, Photo by Jeff Remas, PA Home Inspector Notched out engineered lumber, Photo by Jeff Remas, Pocono Home Inspector

Sheathing not cut back enough, improper ridge vent opening Improper framing with I-Joists and nominal lumber Missing fire blocking, unsealed openings

Bathroom vent terminating in the attic Rafter crown put down causing sheathing on roof to buckle EIFS stucco joint lacks critical sealant

New Roof, bad installation. You can't judge a book by its cover. This 1 month old roof ended up being torn off and completely replaced.

Improperly installed roof, Photo by Jeff Remas, PA Home Inspector

Jeff Remas finds a cracked chimney cap that will cause water penetration.

Jeff Remas, Home Inspector finds an opening along the chimney flue

Bulging crawlspace masonry block foundation on verge of collapse. No gutters, poor drainage and shallow footers not down to frost depth.

Structural failure of foundation, Photo by Jeff Remas, PA Home Inspector

Although we can't see 100% of the roof 100% of the time, we go or attempt to go where others won't.

Snow covered roof, Photo by Jeff Remas, Pocono Home Inspector Jeff Remas, Pennsylvania Home Iinspector

Crawlspace moisture causing rot

Rotted floor as view from crawlspace, Photo by Jeff Remas, PA Home Inspector

High moisture content of wood causing fungus growth.

Calibrated moisture meter, Photo by Jeff Remas, Pocono Home Inspector


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