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South Florida Home Inspection Association encompasses a team of trained and qualified home inspectors who provide home inspection services for the homeowner, home buyer to the seller and real property manager. Our basic overall home inspection consists of checking every nook and corner for flaws, leaks, emissions, molds and cracks to ensure that your house is a safe place to live. <br>Everyone knows Florida experiences hurricanes and tropical storms during summer and fall. Our licensed experts offer wind mitigation inspections that cross check for wind resistive construction features and buildings’ overall resistance to wind storms. In addition to that, this inspection service helps reduce your windstorm insurance. <br>Our Four Point Home inspections consist of inspection and cross checking of the roof, the electrical system, plumbing and the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system and reporting the flaws. Our licensed real estate appraisal, property valuation or land valuation service helps buyers and sellers to determine the true market value of a property<br>
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What is wind mitigation Wind mitigation is the implementation of certain building techniques in order to limit damage caused by intense wind.
Wind Hurricane
Why Hurricanes are dangerous Hurricanes are very dangerous because they introduced significant hazards like storm surge, high winds, tornadoes, inland flooding etc. Any one of this can cause considerable loss of life and damage to property.
Why wind mitigation As Florida a peninsular state, sprawling into the Atlantic and Gulf, affecting with trophical storms and hurricanes in every summer. Many property owners receive wind mitigation inspections to assess the preparedness of their homes and businesses in resisting the effects of windstorm loss or damage.
What are the areas covered in Wind Mitigation The Wind Mitigation Inspection covers key features about the structure of home such as type of wall construction, roof covering, roof geometry, how rafters are connected to the walls, roof decking attachment, gable bracing if applicable, is a secondary water barrier present, and opening protection for windows and doors.
Wall Construction Type Inspection • Inspectors will check the materials used in constructing home for framing, reinforcement, and outer fascia, and at what percentages. Steel reinforced concrete block homes may get a better discount than one with a plywood-only frame and plastic siding.
Roof Covering Inspection In Roof Covering Inspection, evaluate the structural integrity of the rood and the Inspectors want to know when the roof was installed and does if it meets building codes.
Roof Deck Attachment In Roof Deck Attachment, the inspectors will check what type of roof decking is used and how it is attached to the underlying structure (Whether it is stapled down or nailed). If nails are used, nail length and spacing between each will also be noted
Root to Wall Attachment Inspection • The main focus of this inspection to check the secureness of roof attachments. Checking will be done whether the trusses are attached with nails or hurricane clips? Are the wraps single or double?
Gable End Bracing Inspection • Gable End Bracing: if the roof is a gable style, an inspector will review if the gable ends are braced to Florida Building Code standards. Gable ends measuring more than 48 inches tall should be braced for reinforcement, and inspectors will be checking for this qualification for discount.
Secondary Water Barrier Inspection This is a newer item for roofs and it is a method of preventing water from entering through the roof. If the roof was installed before 2008, there is a chance of this sort of barrier.
Opening Protection • Inspectors are looking for shutters and installed-protection devices from wind-born debris for doors and windows. They will also be checking the rating of the devices, if you have them and all opening shouldbe completelycovered with Hurricane rated protection to qualify for the discount.
What will you do if you receive a hurricane warning Need to close all storm shutters or board up windows; cover skylights and glass doors. Monitor local news broadcasts for storm updates and road conditions. Gather valuables, keepsakes and important papers on the highest level of the home, preferably in a waterproof container. Be ready to evacuate if ordered to do so by officials.
What are the precautions to be taken when the hurricane arrived Stay safe is the most important thing. Keep away from windows and glass doors and close curtains and blinds to help protect from flying glass and other debris. Secure and brace external doors. Close all interior doors. Retreat to the shelter, making sure that it is well stocked with flashlights, batteries, a first aid kit, water, snacks, blankets and pillows and a cell phone
S. Florida Home Inspection Assoc. • P.O. Box 32592, • Palm Beach Gardens, Fl 33420 Phone: 561-818-5593,Fax: 772-325-0204 E-mail:sfloridahome@gmail.com http://www.sfloridahomeinspection.com/
