Greetings!
Welcome to " Knowing Your Home.' Included this month is an article on roofing choices. With so many variables it is best to be informed before you make any decisions. Thank you to those taking the time to complete the recent survey. I am grateful for the feedback and will be using the findings in my upcoming newsletters. Some of the top requests were: Detached Home - Safety (Fire & Electrical) and Condos/Strata - Potential Leaks in Building Envelope (Roof, outer walls). Click for a summary of the survey results. And WINNER of the $50 Home Depot Gift Card was Dave Veuger. Once again thank you to all! Please pass it on to a friend, family member or associate who may benefit. By doing so you could win a Starbuck's Gift Card ( see offer below).
Sincerely,
Peter
Hansen Home Inspections  
604-612-9867
peter@hansenhomeinspections.com
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So what kind of roof should I buy?
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 Asphalt Shingles, Cedar Shakes, Metal, Clay Tiles... What should I choose??
Aesthetics may be the most significant aspect determining the type of roof for your home. The roof is a large and often highly visible surface and can affect the overall look of the building. What you like has the greatest impact on your choice.
Neighbourhood covenants may also determine the type of roofing. The existing slope of your roof will play into it as well.
Take a look at all the options and make sure you do your due diligence when hiring the contractor. Proper installation is a must!
Before you make a decision take a look at -- A guide for the selection of Roofing Services material -- put out by RCABC (Roofing Contractor's Association) |
| Quick Tip: Maintain You Gutters |
 The rain is coming!! Maintain your gutters to ensure proper drainage and stability. Remove any debris that could clog up the gutters and cause standing water. Consider installing "gutter guards" to prevent debris from entering the gutter.
Check to ensure that they are attached properly and not sagging as this may cause damage to the outside walls.
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Our Client's Comments: "...highly recommend..."
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"We were very impressed with the service we received from Hansen Home Inspections. Peter was very knowledgeable, professional, and punctual. He was very thorough and provided us with a detailed report as well as pictures to help us visualize the issues. We would highly recommend this service to anyone and will use Hansen Home Inspections again in the future. We really appreciated that Peter went the extra mile and provided us with safety tips to start us out right in our new home, especially taking account our small children. We were very satisfied and feel very secure to move into our new house." ~ The Manuel Family, Langley
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Seller's Pre-listing Inspection
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A Seller's Pre-listing Inspection report notifies prospective buyers of the home's general condition so they're more ready/likely to make an offer. Buyers won't have to worry & wait for a buyer's inspection.
A Pre-listing inspection allows you to choose which conditions you may wish to fix so they become a non-issue. The inspection gives you more control of the transaction, such as which contractors are providing cost estimates. It justifies the sales price and can reduce price negotiation. Reported conditions are disclosed to the buyer, thus less likely to cause a dispute if a condition ever manifests itself.
Obtaining a Real Estate inspection is very beneficial and relatively inexpensive given the high monetary value of Real Estate and the benefits of knowing/disclosing the general condition of the home before the transaction..Hansen Home Inspections Ltd. is a licensed professional home inspection firm in North Vancouver, BC. We serve buyers, sellers and those maintaining their homes in the North Shore and Metro Vancouver areas. If you would like to discuss our services please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience.
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