Knoxville Roofing: The Significance of Home & Roof Inspection while Buying a Property!
It is obvious that you would inspect a home and all its structural components and even the aesthetic elements before you make a decision to purchase it or to discard it. Here, we are not talking about the usual site visits wherein you simply check out the home and develop the first impression. That can be called an inspection but we are talking about a technical inspection.
When you look at the walls of a room, they may appear to be strong and healthy or they may be well painted and might appeal to you. It is not very easy to spot the structural issues unless you hire a professional. The walls may be damaged from within and you wouldn’t know that unless there are visible signs. The same applies to the roof. A roof may appear to be strong or it may appear to be dated, aged and fragile. The latter would obviously discourage you from considering the property. But even an apparently appealing roof may have underlying problems.
Home inspection is imperative and you should get a property inspected even before you consider buying it. Here are just a few reasons why you should inspect a home including its roof before buying and preferably do it with the help of a professional.
- You don’t want to buy a property that has a leaky roof. You want strong decks, sturdy roofing materials, no moss or mold, it should be properly insulated and there should be an appropriate weather guard or coating that will ensure optimum durability of the roofing material. Poorly insulated roof will defeat the objective of energy efficiency in your home. A roof with no waterproofing or lack of coating will not only be vulnerable to leaks but would also fail to bear the brunt of the weather. From the quality of sealants used to the expected life of the roof, you need to know the finer details. This will help you to make an informed decision, it will save you money as unexpected repairs or replacements will cost you dearly and you can also negotiate the price of a home depending on the condition of the roof and other components.
- You don’t want damaged plumbing or a burst pipe in the basement. You don’t want to see termites gorging on your furniture or mold and mildew affecting the health of your loved ones. From the roof to the basement, the driveway to the garage, the yard to the landscaping, the sewer lines to the gutters, the flashing and the chimney to the vents and the water line, everything should be inspected thoroughly.
