Frank Torre's (ftorre) Blog

I recently had a inspection on a FSBO house other day. I got to the house about half hour early and introduced myself to the couple who owned the house. The wife looked and acted nervous asking if I pass or fail houses I inspect, I told her I report on present condition of the house and do not pa...

Windows frames need to be protected from the weather. Either with paint or caping to stop weather from getting at the wood and causing dry rot of the wood frames.

Poor ventilation to this attic is reason for this vegetative growth on the wood.  

Pipes should be strapped every 4 ft for support.  

Heat Loss around door.   Comprehensive Residential & Commercial Inspection Services     SERVING LONG ISLAND AND THE FIVE BOROUGHS www.torrerealestate.com Phone # 516-551-1953 Thermal imaging is a technology that allows the INSPECTOR to show you things about your home that no one can show you usin...