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Sigman Home Inspection LLC

http://www.sigmanhomeinspection.com
sigmanhomeinspection@gmail.com
(503) 720-4216
Inspector: Derek Sigman
OCHI# 1724
CCB# 206539
WA License# 1660

Summary

Client(s):  Henry Hu
Property address:  237 NE 74th Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Inspection date:  Monday, June 19, 2017

This report published on Monday, October 15, 2018 1:19:09 PM PDT

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Concerns are shown and sorted according to these types:
Concern typeSafetyPoses a safety hazard
Concern typeRepair/ReplaceRecommend repairing or replacing
Concern typeRepair/MaintainRecommend repair and/or maintenance
Concern typeMaintainRecommend ongoing maintenance
Concern typeEvaluateRecommend evaluation by a specialist
Concern typeCommentFor your information


Grounds
1) Steps at front of house had minor deterioration and loose steps/railing. Recommend qualified contractor secure steps and railing. Worn decking surfaces should also be refinished.
2) Back deck had deteriorated decking surfaces and some rot was present. Cracking was present in decking boards.

Railing was loose and deteriorated.

All rotten wood should be replaced. Recommend repair and resurfacing by a qualified contractor.

Exterior and Foundation
3) Fungal rot was found at one or more sections of trim. Recommend that a qualified contractor repair as necessary. All rotten wood should be replaced.

Front left corner of house and trim above porch area.
4) This property was clad with composition wood-fiber siding. Various manufacturers (e.g. Louisiana Pacific, Weyerhaeuser and Masonite) have produced this type of siding, which is made from oriented strand board (OSB) or "hardboard." It is prone to deteriorate and/or fail prematurely due to moisture penetration, especially when the paint coating is substandard or has not been maintained. Failure is typically visible in the form of swelling, cracking, buckling, wafer pops, delamination and fungal growth.

Some areas of siding on this structure showed symptoms described above and need maintenance. Some manufacturers (e.g. Louisiana Pacific) recommend a repair process for this siding where affected areas are sealed with Permanizer Plus, a flexible primer made by Pittsburgh Paint, followed by two coats of 100% acrylic latex paint. This sealant must be applied to the bottom edges using a brush. The face of the siding can be sprayed. The Permanizer Plus sealer isn't required for edges that aren't swollen, cracked or deteriorated, but the acrylic latex should still be brushed on these edges.

Recommend that a qualified contractor evaluate and seal and repaint as necessary. Repairs should be made per the siding and/or sealant manufacturer's installation instructions, and per standard building practices.
5) Recommend cleaning grease buildup from kitchen exhaust.
6) Caulk was deteriorated in some areas. For example, at siding-trim junctions. Recommend that a qualified person renew or install caulk as necessary.

Roof
9) Debris present in gutters. Gutters can overflow and cause water to come in contact with the building exterior, or water can accumulate around the foundation. Recommend cleaning gutters and downspouts now and as necessary in the future.
10) Moss was growing on the roof. As a result, shingles can lift or be damaged. Leaks can result and/or the roof surface can fail prematurely. Efforts should be made to kill the moss during its growing season (wet months). Typically, zinc or phosphate-based chemicals are used for this and must be applied periodically.

Attic and Roof Structure
11) Clothes dryer exhaust duct in the attic was loose. Recommend that a qualified person make permanent repairs as necessary.

Electric
12) Based on the age of this structure and the appearance of existing smoke alarms, the alarms may have been installed more than 10 years ago. According to National Fire Protection Association, aging smoke alarms don't operate as efficiently and often are the source for nuisance alarms. Older smoke alarms are estimated to have a 30% probability of failure within the first 10 years. Newer smoke alarms do better, but should be replaced after 10 years.

Kitchen
19) Grout at kitchen countertop was worn/deteriorated/dirty. Recommend cleaning and regrouting as necessary.

Bathrooms, Laundry and Sinks
21) The sink at location(s) #A was loose and caulk was deteriorated at the backsplash, minor water damage present. Recommend that a qualified contractor adhere the sink to the wall and caulk at the backsplash.
22) Master bathroom countertop had deteriorated/dirty grout. Recommend cleaning and regrouting as necessary.
23) Master bathroom sink drained slowly. Recommend clearing P-trap.

Interior, Doors and Windows
25) Condensation or staining was visible between multi-pane glass in one or more windows. This usually indicates that the seal between the panes of glass has failed or that the desiccant material that absorbs moisture is saturated. As a result, the view through the window may be obscured, the window's R-value will be reduced, and accumulated condensation may leak into the wall structure below. Recommend that a qualified contractor evaluate and repair windows as necessary. Usually, this means replacing the glass in window frames.