ATTIC, INSULATION & VENTILATION INSPECTOR
Cleveland home inspector with over twenty InterNACHI certifications including as Attic, Insulation & Ventilation Inspector.
When choosing a home inspector in the greater Cleveland area, it is important to select one that is certified and trained in how to perform an inspection of the attic, insulation, and interior of a residential property. A home inspector in Cleveland, Ohio, certified and trained in Attic, Insulation, Ventilation, and Interior by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors® (InterNACHI®), ensures they have the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to accurately inspect for issues relating to a home’s attic, insulation, and proper ventilation – all major components in heat retention in the winter, cooling comfort in the summer, and quality of air year-round.
In addition to being certified in the areas of Attic, Insulation, and Ventilation, a home inspector with over 25 years of experience in home construction and inspections is well-educated about all aspects of home inspection and provides thorough and accurate home inspection reports for every customer.
Customers can expect the highest quality service from experienced professionals when it comes to inspecting residential decks or any other potential issues in residential properties. For a Cleveland home inspector certified by InterNACHI®, choose one with the credentials and experience to ensure a thorough inspection for your next home inspection!
Why Choose a Home Inspector that is Certified in Attic, Insulation, and Ventilation?
Our philosophy is that the more knowledge the home inspector has, the more the home buyer will learn about the house they are getting inspected. We seldom pass up opportunities for continuing education in the home building, construction, and inspection industry.
As an InterNACHI® Certified Home Inspector, we have been trained on how to inspect the attic, insulation, ventilation, and interior in accordance with InterNACHI Home Inspection Standards. When choosing a home inspector, it is important they are skilled at:
- Inspecting the attic, insulation, ventilation, and interior systems and related components
- Identifying and describing each system and related components of the attic, insulation, ventilation, and interior
- Describing to you any defects observed in those systems and components in a way that is informative and easy to understand
When you choose a home inspector with these credentials, you get an inspector with decades of building and construction experience as well as the additional InterNACHI training in attic, insulation, and ventilation. Choose a certified and experienced home inspector today.
- Heat Movement
- Moisture Movement
- Protection From Water Damage
- R-Value of Insulation
- Compressed Insulation
- Thermal Bridging
- Inspecting the Insulation
- Precautions About Adding Insulation
- Attic Access
- Attic Pull-Down Stairs
- Attic Insulation Rulers and Thicknesses
- Difficult Areas to Check in the Attic
- Check the Exterior Walls
- Airtight
- Control Moisture
- OVE Techniques
- 2×6 Wall Construction
- Wall Sheathing
- Check Under the Floors
- Floors and Crawlspaces
- Check the Ductwork
- Blankets, Blown-In Loose-Fill, Foam Insulation
- Rigid Insulation, Reflective Insulation
- Radiant Barriers
- Insulation Labels
- Where to Look for Insulation
- Roof Ventilation and Insulation
- Roof Vents and Insulation Clearance
- Ventilation Required
- Inspecting the Roof Ventilation in 10 Steps
- Ice Dams
- Roof Ventilation Based on Climate and Insulation Amount
- Roof Height at the Eave
- How Basement Walls Should Dry to the Interior
- Finding Interior Foam Insulation and a Fire Hazard
- Look for Holes That Allow Air Leakage into the Basement Wall
- Check for Moisture at Bottom of Basement Finished Walls
- Required Vapor Diffusion Retarder with a Capillary Break Beneath It
- Cracks in the Slab and Moisture Problems
- Insulation on the Exterior Slab-On-Grade Foundation
- Frost Protected Shallow Foundations and Insulation
- Slab-on-Grade Insulation and Finishes
- Slab with Moisture-Resistant Finishes
- Slab with Moisture-Sensitive Finishes
- Missing Slab Insulation
- Signs of Moisture Problems
- Crawlspaces, Insulation and Moisture Problems
- Crawlspace Floor Might be a Mud Slab
- Crawlspace Floor Covered with Plastic
- Crawlspace Wall is Damp-Proofed
- Vented vs. Non-Vented Crawlspaces
- Understanding Vented and Non-Vented Crawlspaces
- Air Leakage and Major Moisture Problems
- Air Sealing
- Look for Big Air Leaks
- Air Sealing from the Attic
- Cathedral Roofs and Air Leaks
- Cathedral Ceilings and Insulation
- Why Would an Inspector Recommend Controlling Air Leakage?
- Blower Doors – Useful Tool Checking Air Leaks
- Air Barriers, Examples of Air Barriers, Four Types
- Vapor Diffusion Retarders
- For Hot/Humid Climates, Walls Dry Towards the Inside
- Inspecting “Warm Walls” in Cold Climates
- For Cold Climates, Walls Dry Towards the Outside
- Ventilation of the House Interior Air
- Three Ways to Ventilate
- Natural Ventilation
- Whole-House Ventilation
- Energy-Recovery Ventilation Systems
- Spot Ventilation
- Bathroom Ventilation Ducts and Fans
- Windows and Doors
- Condensation in Double-Paned Windows
- Safety Glass for Inspectors
- Sectional Garage Door Inspection in 10 Steps
- Garage Door Labels
- Egress, Steps, Handrails and Illumination
- Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings
- Floors, Walls and Ceilings
