“Below I have listed, at the very minimum, items to check during your annual inspection.
YEARLY
EXTERIOR INSPECTION
Roof: Shingles (Loose shingles, surface granules loss, broken shingles); Flashing (Bent, broken or missing)
Siding: Rotten wood (Check around doors, windows, soffit, fascia); Failing paint (Peeling, mold/mildew, excessive chalking)
Brick: Loose bricks (Check around doors, windows, upper course); Cracked mortar/brick (Check mortar for excessive deterioration)
Stucco: Surface cracks; Water penetration; Failing paint
Termites (Professional inspection recommended): Mounds around base of foundation; Wood particles around doors, windows” Tom Tynan, Houston Chronicle
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