by peteryoung | Oct 17, 2024 | Asheville Basement Inspection, Asheville Basement Inspector, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville real estate, Asheville roof inspection, Asheville water damage, Basement Safety, Buying a home in Asheville, Disaster Preparedness Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Roof repair Asheville, Selling your home Asheville
We can take proactive steps to prepare for weather disasters.Photo by Wes Warren on Unsplash A special message from Peter Young Asheville Home Inspector Peter Young Recently, Western North Carolina was struck by a weather disaster of historic proportions. Much of...
by peteryoung | Jun 7, 2024 | Asbestos, Asheville Basement Inspection, Asheville Basements, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville home value, Asheville mold control, Asheville mold damage, Asheville real estate, Asheville roof repair, Asheville sellers' market, Asheville water damage, Buying a home in Asheville, Electrical Safety, Home Inspector Asheville, Mold control, Roof inspection Asheville, Roof repair Asheville
Finding asbestos in a home can be a serious deal-breaker. People often ask if a home inspection can kill a real estate deal? The simple answer would be no. An inspection of itself is not the reason deals are called off. However, there are times when the inspector...
by peteryoung | Mar 8, 2023 | Asheville Do It Yourself, Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville homeowner tasks, Asheville new construction, Asheville real estate, Asheville roof inspection, Asheville roof repair, Buying new construction Asheville, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Homeowner tasks, Protection from water damage, Roof inspection Asheville, Roof repair Asheville
Kickout flashings are rarely installed.Photo by American Flashings Ever heard of kickout flashing? We would not be surprised if the term is unfamiliar. It’s time to learn about it. Kickout flashing costs very little, but it may end up saving you thousands of...
by peteryoung | Oct 5, 2022 | Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville home value, Asheville roof inspection, Asheville roof repair, Buying a home, Buying a home in Asheville, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Roof inspection Asheville, Roof repair Asheville
Metal roofs are durable and attractive, with many color choices.Photo by Hank Eder If you’re in need of roof replacement, you may be asking yourself, “Should I install asphalt shingles again, or should I get a metal roof?” Perhaps you’ve already asked your roofer for...
by peteryoung | May 4, 2022 | Asheville Do It Yourself, Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville home value, Asheville homeowner tasks, Asheville mold control, Asheville roof inspection, Asheville roof repair, Buying a home in Asheville, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Roof inspection Asheville, Roof repair Asheville, Uncategorized
It may look like mold, but it’s probably a blue-green algae species called Gloeocapsa Magma. Does your asphalt shingle roof have black streaks, especially on the side facing north? This is very common in humid areas of the country. Often mistaken for mold or...
by peteryoung | Jun 24, 2019 | Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville real estate, Asheville roof inspection, Asheville roof repair, Buying a home in Asheville, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Roof inspection Asheville, Roof repair Asheville
Nothing puts the brakes on a home sale like a roof that’s neglected or dilapidated. (Ominous music plays…) “Your roof is old and failing and will need replacement soon.” These words can be a real bone of contention between buyers and...