Scenic Inspections

03/10/2025

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06/28/2024

True.

03/01/2024

Why can’t I span a 2x6,16’. They sell them that long.🙄

Home Buyer: I want a house built after 1980.
Me: Actually, you don't.
Let me explain.
Newer isn't always better, and this picture sums it up pretty well. The quality of modern lumber is simply far inferior to the quality of lumber they were using to build homes in the early and mid-20th century. Wood quality began dropping on a serious scale in the 1980s due to old-growth timber being almost completely depleted. Most wood used today is grown very fast - not only can you visibly see the difference in quality, but the newer lumber is more prone to rotting due to a lack of heartwood. Slow growth wood yields much more heartwood, which is the longest lasting part of the tree, whereas sap wood (new growth wood) will rot very quickly. Modern lumber is also a lot more prone to termite damage as it is softer and easier to consume whereas old lumber is extremely resinous and naturally termite resistant. A good rule - as long as the plumbing and electric has been updated, a well-built home from the mid-20th century is a better investment and will likely outlast a newer build. For more info on old growth wood versus modern lumber please read this great article:

The difference between old growth wood and new growth wood and the products they make is like the difference between granite and paper.

09/18/2021

National Association of Home Builders CEO Jerry Howard says organic housing demand could causing pricing problems.

12/31/2020

12/25/2020

Merry Christmas

12/14/2020

https://www.hgtv.com/lifestyle/real-estate/finding-the-right-home-inspector.

Know what to expect and choose a professional you can trust.

09/07/2020

Good read.
https ://spectrumnews1.com/ky/lexington/news/2020/09/04/shortages-linger-during-construction-boom

Lumber is scarce and prices are soaring

07/10/2020

Thank you so much. This year is going great. Keep Spreading the word. Thank you for your business.
Mike.

02/14/2020

Quit looking and CALL the Best.

07/20/2019

https://themortgagereports.com/51825/home-inspections-can-save-homebuyers-big-heres-just-how-much/amp

Home inspections can offer serious value. In fact, according to a new analysis, they save buyers an average of $14,000 per home purchase.

04/18/2019

“Like” Just don’t look. You betcha. Thx.