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2. Home inspection checklist for buyers: What to know - AOL

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   Exterior. Sump pump Windows Insulation Plumbing. Roof Soffit vents End louvers Insulation and ventilation Electrical splices Exhaust ducts. Visible plumbing under sink

3. Soffit - Wikipedia

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   Soffit exposure profile (from wall to fascia) on a building's exterior can vary from a few centimetres (2–3 inches) to 3 feet or more, depending on construction. It can be non-ventilated or ventilated, to prevent condensation. A grill that covers the venting opening on the bottom of the soffit is called a soffit vent.

4. Drain-waste-vent system - Wikipedia

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   In the U.S., every plumbing fixture must also be coupled to the system's vent piping. [1] Without a vent, negative pressure can slow the flow of water leaving the system, resulting in clogs, or cause siphonage to empty a trap. The high point of the vent system (the top of its "soil stack") must be open to the exterior at atmospheric pressure.

5. Domestic roof construction - Wikipedia

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   This is why UK Building Regulations require roofs to be ventilated, either by the use of soffit vents, ridge vents, or replacement ventilation slates or tiles. [7] A common method of ventilating a roof is to make openings in the soffit and ridge to allow natural air flow. This example also has ventilated exterior walls called rainscreen ...

6. Register (air and heating) - Wikipedia

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   Some registers, particularly those in commercial buildings or institutions which house large numbers of people (such as hotels or hospitals) have a fire damper attached to them. This damper automatically senses smoke or extreme heat, and shuts the register closed so that fire and smoke do not travel throughout the building via the HVAC system. [12]

7. 15 Things That Will Always Fail a Home Inspection (and ... - AOL

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   A home inspector will look for missing, curling, or crumbling shingles. Depending on its condition, or if your roof is over 20 years old, your inspector might suggest you budget for a new roof ...