The Minnesota winter home
Ice dams, frost-heaved foundations, attic frost, and condensation are the cold-season story. An inspection that understands Minnesota winters reads the eaves, the attic ventilation, and the insulation as a connected system, because that is where the expensive winter damage begins.
The Minnesota spring thaw
Snowmelt and spring rain test grading, gutters, sump pumps, and foundation drainage all at once. Spring is when basement moisture intrusion shows itself, and when the prior winter's roof and flashing wear becomes visible.