Home Inspector Finds Rotting Wood Siding

Our home inspector, Mike Vakos, shows how soil and mulch built up against wooden siding can, and does, cause rotting wood. He explains what to look for in this Avon Lake Home Inspection. When you're buying a home the last thing you're looking at is the exterior soil and mulch and whether or not it is in contact with the siding. That is one reason why getting a home inspection is so important. Leave it to a professional to give guidance as to whether or not a house will be a good investment. Finding a thorough home inspector means you get a qualified set of eyes looking at ALL aspects of the house, taking specific notes and then preparing a report that you can use to budget upcoming repairs and/or negotiate a proper price. At Tri-County Inspections you will get the highest quality inspection and at an affordable price too.

In this video Avon Lake inspector, Mike Vakos, shows you a home in Avon Lake that has rotting spots on the wood siding. He explains that one area of concern when inspecting the outside of a home is the placement of the soil and mulch. This is especially important when wood siding is present because soil and mulch can cause rot when built up to lay against the siding. As the moisture from the soil and mulch erode away the wood this could eventually lead to pests making their way into your home which could lead to even further costly damage. Read this related article about why you would not want to leave any opportunity for pests to make their way into your home: Wood Destroying Insects: Another Benefit of a Home Inspection

The experienced inspectors at Tri-County Inspections know to look for detailed things like this in the outdoor inspection of your home. This is an example of how a thorough home inspection can save you money.

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