steep slope
The home inspector should note if a home is on a steep slope and, therefore, subject to erosion
or movement. The maximum slope of a lot should be roughly 1-in-2.
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A slab-on-grade foundation is a type of foundation consisting of a structural concrete slab poured onto the ground,
but usually, there is a layer of gravel and a vapor retarder between the ground and concrete. View illustration of a
slab-on-grade installation. No accessible space exists in slab-on-grade construction. Slab-on-grade foundations are
popular in areas where there is a high water table. For example, there are very few full basements in Southern
Florida. In general terms, a slab-on-grade foundation is poured on the grade or ground. complements of InterNachi @
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Common Structural Terms
In this section of the course, let's learn about some common terms or phrases that are used in the construction and
building industry, particularly related to a residential building. Understanding construction terminology and
knowing the purposes of building components and framing members (for example, studs, plates, load-bearing walls)
will help a home inspector to do a better home inspection. Even though most building components are not readily
accessible and are not readily visible to a home inspector performing a home inspection on an existing (already
built house), it's important to know how buildings and homes are built. Sometimes defects can be seen by a home
inspector, because the hidden, covered, or inaccessible system or component has a problem.
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