Building Consultant
One important thing to keep in mind when repairing a nail pop. Don’t just drive the roofing nail back down into the same hole. Lift it out and move over about an inch or so and drive a ring shank nail into a new section of decking.
This task should be performed at least once a year. It’s simple. If you have a garage door opener, with the door in the closed position, disengage the opener by pulling the red handle on the release rope. Manually lift the door about 1/2 way up. If balanced – the door will not fall closed or quickly jump open during the test.
When I inspect and report the surface conditions of brick and concrete, and use the term efflorescence, it has more aesthetic rather than structural consequences.
Although not as serious as bulk water movement, capillary forces are powerful…often moving upwards without the occupant’s knowledge.
It will, however, help optimize your chances of a better deal. It’s not uncommon for buyers to sit on the fence and compare when negotiating. A clean bill of “house health” and a little documentation showing prior needed repairs have been completed, or even a report showing