This report published on Thursday, October 11, 2018 10:55:22 PM EDT
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Concerns are shown and sorted according to these types:
Safety
Poses a safety hazard
Repair/Replace
Recommend repairing or replacing
Repair/Maintain
Recommend repair and/or maintenance
Evaluate
Recommend evaluation by a specialist
Comment
For your information
Conducive conditions
Conditions conducive for wood destroying insects or organisms (Wood-soil contact, shrubs in contact with siding, roof or plumbing leaks, etc.)
Foundation and Grounds
1) One or more footings were undermined by excavation, erosion. The footing and foundation has been weakened as a result. Repairs should be made as necessary.
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Floor System
3) One or more engineered floor joists, floor trusses, glue lams or structural composite lumber appeared to have been cut, damaged or modified. The floor structure has likely been weakened as a result. These components should only be modified by registered design professionals. Consult with the builder to determine if modifications were approved. If not then modified components should be replaced.
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4) One or more floors were uneven, damaged, or not level. This can result in problems when installing other components such as cabinets, tubs, showers, trim, flooring etc. Repairs should be made as necessary.
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Wall System
5) One or more studs were split, damaged, or excessively warped. This can result in bowed or uneven walls, and problems when installing other components such as cabinets, tubs, showers, trim, etc. Repairs should be made as necessary.
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6) Wall openings at one or more locations were not square. This can result in problems when installing other components such trim and doors, etc. Repairs should be made as necessary.
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Exterior Wall Coverings
7) One or more sections of siding were missing. This can be a conducive condition for wood destroying organisms. Repairs should be made as necessary.
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8) Some areas of the exterior paint or stain finish were incomplete and/or substandard (e.g. primed only, too few coats). Paint or stain should be applied where necessary.
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Decks, Porches and Exterior Stairs
9) Guardrails at one or more locations had gaps that were too large. Gaps or voids should not allow passage of a sphere equal to or greater than 4 inches in diameter, or 6 inches in diameter at triangular spaces between stair edges and guardrails. This can pose a fall hazard. Repairs should be made as necessary.
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Roof System
11) One or more roof trusses or engineered joists or rafters were improperly nailed. The roof decking is buckling or lifting as a result. Repairs should be made as necessary to properly secure the roof decking and allow the composition shingles to seal properly.
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Roof Covering
12) The roof surface installation was not complete. It should be complete to prevent water damage before drywall is installed. Repairs should be made as necessary.
*NOTE* (One or more 2x4s "toe boards" were nailed on top of the shingles to give the roofer support on steep pitches. Once these boards are removed the shingles will require repair to prevent water damage in the future to the decking and ceiling areas below).
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Plumbing
14) One or more sections of the Taexx through the wall pest control system installed in this home are cut or damaged. Repairs should be made as necessary.
