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Allstars Inspection |
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Common Wall Problems | |
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Stucco cracking and damage |
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Leaky Stucco |
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Water damage due to weep screed lower than grade |
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Stucco weed screed or drip screed missing
A missing drip screed could lead to localized stucco damage |
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Step flashing on stucco wall on roof is required to prevent water damage |
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Insulbrick
Insulbrick consists of a fiberboard sheathing coated with tar and an embedded granular material. The surface is usually embossed and colored to look like brick or stone. While it is reasonable quality siding, many installations are now deteriorated since the product has not been used for some time. |
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Wood siding damage
Wood will rot if it is in direct contact with soil |
Common Deck and Stair Problems | |
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Landings for stair
A minimum 3’ by 3’ landing should be provided in front of an entrance door. Some jurisdictions allow a landing to be omitted where there are 3 risers or fewer for secondary entrances. However, this is not a considered as good practice. |
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Guard and handrails
Guard is required if the floor of the deck, porch or balcony is more than 24” ~30” above grade. 1 handrail is required on stair more than 3 risers. 2 handrails are required on stair with more than 3 risers and width more than 44” |
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Spindle and railings
Spindle spacing should be less than 4” apart and should be vertical that are not easily climbed by children. |
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Oversized breakers/fuse
Skirting Skirting that does not allow good ventilation may cause rot of wood members. Skirting prevent pests under deck. Access panel is recommended. |
Common Garage Problems | |
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Gas proof & Heating duct
In Canada, attached garage should be designed to be gas proofing. If there is living space above garage, 2 coats of plaster or drywall is required for the ceiling. All heating ductwork should be covered and insulated. There should be no supply or return registers |
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Man door attached to garage
Man door attached to garage must be exterior type door with self closer, tight fitted and weather stripped. |
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Garage man door step up
Garage man door should be 6” step up into house |
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Garage door sensor
Garage door openers require automatic reverse feature to prevent child being pinned. |
Common Drainage Problems | |
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Damaged or leaking gutter or downspout |
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Missing downspout on secondary roof
Water flowing over roof shingle can cause localized discoloration and premature damage |
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Exterior basement stairwell drain
A drain is required for snow and rain. In addition, the exterior door should have a 4”-6” threshold to prevent water penetration. |
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Window wells drain
Window wells have drain that carry water from well to the storm sewer. The drain may not be visible because it is below the gravel. The window should be around 6” above the gravel. |
