The most fundamental element of your home is its structure. Just as the skeleton of a human person is what gives him poise and form, the home’s structure is what makes your house stand on its own.
At times, building methods varied from region to region. However, despite this regional variation, some basic elements are present in all homes. These elements include the following:
- Foundation
- Walls
- Floors
- Ceilings
- Roof Framing
- Support Members
A typical home owner would be familiar with the above structural elements of a home. And if you’re not, a home inspector is usually there to guide you through it. In fact, that is precisely the reason why it is very important that you are present during the home inspection of your potential new home.
During the walk-through, you can typically ask the home inspector about any concerns you may have. And yet, how can you expect to ask the right questions when you don’t even know the first thing about the structure of your home? The answer, of course, is you learn as much as you can beforehand.
I have prepared a short report that will give you a good "heads up" inspecting your prospective home. Just remember, this is a guide only and is no substitute for a professional home inspector. Just click the link and "Save As" to get your Free PDF report "Understanding Home Inspections - Understanding Your Home.
Originally posted 2007-06-13 15:32:02. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
