Nolan Swanson Inspections, LLC

Concerns are shown and sorted according to these types:

	Safety	Poses a risk of injury or death
	Repair/Replace	Recommend repairing or replacing
	Repair/Maintain	Recommend repair and/or maintenance
	Maintain	Recommend ongoing maintenance
	Evaluate	Recommend evaluation by a specialist
	Comment	For your information

2) Exterior: - One or more downspouts have no extensions, or have extensions that are ineffective. This can result in water accumulating around the structure's foundation, or in basements and crawl spaces if they exist. Accumulated water is a conducive condition to wood destroying insects and organisms, and may also cause the foundation to settle over time. Repairs should be made as necessary, such as installing or repositioning splash blocks or drain lines, so rain water is carried at least several feet away from the structure to soil that slopes down and away from the structure.
3) Exterior: - One or more gutters discharge to lower roof surfaces by means of end relief rather than down-spout. This is very common with wrapped metal fascia, but it can cause water damage to wood fascia and soffit, reducing the life of said materials, due to large amounts of water frequently contacting the wood surface. Recommend considering having a qualified contractor install downspouts and ends as necessary so water doesn't rot wood surfaces.
4) Exterior: - One or more exhaust duct end caps are missing. Their purpose is to prevent unconditioned air from entering the house, and keep out birds, rodents and insects. Blocked ducts can cause fan motors and/or clothes dryers to overheat and may pose a fire hazard. Vent cap(s) should be installed where necessary.
5) Exterior: - Recommend filling settlement void to prevent moisture and vermin intrusion.
6) Exterior: - The perimeter grading slopes towards the structure in one or more areas. This can result in water accumulating around the structure's foundation, or in basements and crawl spaces if they exist. Accumulated water is a conducive condition to wood destroying insects and organisms. Wet soil may also cause the foundation to settle. Recommend drains or grading soil so it slopes down and away from the structure with a slope of at least 5% (10% or better is optimal) for at least 6 feet.
7) Exterior: - Trim out on porch post deteriorated at base.
10) Garage: - The auto-reverse mechanism on the vehicle door opener was not inspected due to no available operation control devise i.e. wall button/remote. This is a possible safety issue, especially for small children. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary. For more information on garage door safety issues, visit: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/523.html or http://www.ohdstl.com/safety.html
12) Electric service: - GFI receptacle in laundry on left side did not respond to "trip" devise, this plug may be faulty. Recommend having a qualified electrician evaluate.
13) Water heater: - The hot water temperature is set closer to high and doesn't show a degree on setting. Temperatures greater than 120 degrees Fahrenheit are a safety hazard due to the risk of scalding. It is common with large tubs that people turn up their water heaters, this can be a risk to un-knowing children/visitors. For more information on scalding dangers, visit http://www.tap-water-burn.com/
14) Heating and cooling: - Air loss at air handler in attic. This can result in higher energy cost and higher condensation in attic. Re-taping should fix leaks.
15) Heating and cooling: - Condensation on supply air ducts under "Study", indicating higher moisture content in this area. Recommend insulating "wells" between floor joist with batted fiber-glass and "taping" floor register to prevent air loss.
19) Crawl space: - Cellulose-based debris such as wood scraps, form wood, cardboard and/or paper were found in crawl space. All cellulose-based debris should be removed to avoid attracting wood destroying insects.
20) Basement: - Basement exterior entrance doors are damaged and/or deteriorated and should be repaired or replaced by a qualified contractor.
22) Bathrooms: - Caulk is missing or deteriorated along the base of master shower inside, where trim meets the wall. It should be replaced where deteriorated and/or applied where missing to prevent water intrusion and damage to the floor structure.
23) Interior rooms: - One or more smoke alarms are damaged, deteriorated and/or missing from their mounting brackets. Damaged and/or missing smoke alarms should be replaced as necessary so a functioning one exists in each hallway leading to bedrooms, and in each bedroom. For more information, visit http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5077.html

Batteries in all the smoke alarms should be replaced after taking occupancy, and annually in the future. "Chirping" noises emitted from smoke alarms typically indicate that batteries need replacing. For more information, visit http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5077.html
24) Interior rooms: - The weatherstrip around one or more exterior entry doors is incomplete, missing and/or deteriorated. Weatherstrip should be installed where missing and/or replaced where deteriorated, and by a qualified contractor if necessary. "Breakfast" deadbolt mechanism is difficult to operate. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary.