We can only inspect what's visible
1. The Log Home
- The Logs
- The Corner Connections
- The Log Joints
- Settling
- The Moisture Contents
- Existing Water Infiltration
- Floor Structure
- The Roof Construction
- Eave and Soffit
- The Rafters
- The Dormers
- Roof boards
- Roof covering
- The Interior Walls
- Pony Walls
- Gable Ends
- Fasteners, if visible
- Wall Covering
- Mechanical Connections to Outside Walls
- The Load Bearing Walls
- Header Logs
- Attached Stone Work
- Window and Door Installation
- Trim
- Ceiling Beams
- Joists
- Mantels
- Minimum Clearances
- Ventilation
- Condensation
- Lawn Sprinklers installed too close
- Drip lines
- Stairs
- Railings and Balustrades
- Decks and Porches, if attached
- Posts
- Post Screw Jacks
- Thru-Bolt Systems and Springs
- Siding
- Foundations - if visible
- Possibilities of Fire Danger
- Chimney Connection to Structure
- Minimum Clearance to soil
- Chinking
- Caulking
- Stain
- Flashings
- Slip-Joints
- Presence of bark
- Garages and Carports, if attached
2. The Appearance
- Loose Chinking
- Rotten Parts
- Staining
- Missing Components
- Non-matching Materials
- Improper replacements
- Temporary Repairs
- Corroded Fasteners
3. Maintenance
- Presence of wood boring insects
- Presence of wood destroying insects
- Presence of rodents
- Caulking
- Chinking
- Staining
- Threatening vegetation
- Rot and Fungi
- Presence of MLS (Mold like substance)
4. Analyses and Recommendations
- Immediately
- Long Term
- Periodic / routine
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