1995: The 9/11 of Home Construction
When researching my next inspection I always check the build date. If it’s between 1978 to 1995 I’ll be on the lookout for questionable workmanship and defective products. 1995 represents a turning point, a time when established presumptions about how to build houses proved inadequate for new products and updated efficiency requirements. The change was not as immediate or catastrophic as 9/11. […]
