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A home inspection is a must whether you’re buying or selling a home. But if you’re on the selling end, you have an opportunity to make sure your home is in tip-top shape when the inspection occurs. This can put you in a great position to negotiate for the best price.
Different parts of your house may need different types of preparation before the inspector arrives. Here’s how to check over your attic and make sure that it’s ready for inspection.
The insulation on the attic floor doesn’t just increase your home’s efficiency; it also helps reduce condensation and moisture problems in the attic, as well as helping to prevent roof leaks caused by ice dams. So make sure the attic insulation is up to scratch.
First, check to see if there are any places where the insulation is wet, moldy, compressed, or dimpled (these can be signs of moisture problems). Then check to see if it’s thick enough. If the insulation needs to be replaced, you can relatively easily lay new insulation before the home inspection.
If there’s any mold or condensation currently on the roof deck, that’s a sign of problems that may require remediation. Improved ventilation and insulation may help alleviate condensation. You’ll also need to check the roof deck closely for compounded damage (such as rotted wood), especially if condensation is present.
Rust on the roof fasteners where they poke through the roof deck is another sign of excess moisture. You should also inspect for any signs of termites, which tend to be attracted to water-damaged wood. Signs may include visible frass (termite droppings) or discarded termite wings on the attic floor.
In addition to termites, the presence of pests such as pigeons, squirrels, mice, and rats, or possums can also be a problem. If any pests are present in your attic, you’ll want to call an exterminator before you try to sell the house.
Signs of rodents or other pests can include a musty or mousy smell, droppings, tooth marks on wood or wire insulation, shredded attic floor insulation, or even visible nests.
These three steps will help you assess whether your attic is in great shape and ready to be inspected, or whether you need to call a contractor or two to take care of problems that may have cropped up.
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