Home Inspection

Question 1

Foundation

Answer 1

The substructure for a superstructure, includes footings, foundation walls, columns, and pedestals

Question 2

Insulation

Answer 2

Material placed in walls and ceilings that is rated by R-factor for its ability to resist heat transfer

Question 3

R Factor

Answer 3

A rating system for insulation material; determines the level of insulation provided by a substance

Question 4

Roof

Answer 4

The outside covering of the top of a building or structure

Question 5

Sheathing

Answer 5

A 4-feet-by-8-feet plywood or other wood exterior covering placed over exterior studding

Question 6

Stucco

Answer 6

One of the most common materials used because it is flexible and inexpensive

Question 7

Termites

Answer 7

A type of insect that eat wood

Question 8

Wood frame construction

Answer 8

The most frequent method of construction in Arizona for single family homes

Question 9

British Thermal Units(BTU)

Answer 9

Measurement used in heating and cooling. A BTU is enough to heat to raise one pound of water 1 degree Fahrenheit. Conversely, 12,000 BTUs per hour is equal to the amount of cooling from melting one tone of ice in 24 hours

Question 10

Central Warm-Air Heating

Answer 10

A system if warm air forced through ducts in the ceilings and returned by ducts that intake and recirculate air

Question 11

Heat Pump

Answer 11

A system that uses a natural furnace for heating that reverses the flow of refrigerant to heat as well as cool

Question 12

Registrar of Contractors

Answer 12

Has jurisdiction over licensed contractors’ workmanship

Question 13

Storage Area

Answer 13

Area for storage space but not a washer and dryer

Question 14

Utility Area

Answer 14

An area for storage that also has connections for a washer and dryer

Question 15

Warranty

Answer 15

Provides protection against cost of repairs