V.I. Inspections Daniel and Patricia Lien st Ave NW.

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1 Page 1 of 18 Table of Contents Definitions 2 General Information 2 Lots and Grounds 3 Exterior 3 Roof 4 Garage/Carport 5 Electrical 5 Structure 6 Attic 6 Fireplace/Wood Stove 7 Heating System 8 Plumbing 8 Bathroom 9 Kitchen 11 Bedroom 12 Living Space 13 Laundry Room/Area 14 Summary 16

2 Page 2 of 18 Definitions NOTE: All definitions listed below refer to the property or item listed as inspected on this report at the time of inspection A Acceptable Functional with no obvious signs of defect. NP Not Present Item not present or not found. NI Not Inspected Item was unable to be inspected for safety reasons or due to lack of power, inaccessible, or disconnected at time of inspection. M Marginal Item is not fully functional and requires repair or servicing. D Defective Item needs immediate repair or replacement. It is unable to perform its intended function. General Information Property Address City Seattle. State WA Zip Contact Name Steve Hill & Sandra Brenner. Client Name Inspector Name Brandal Gehr Company Name Inspector Brandal Gehr, WA ST Lic #247 Phone brandal@viinspections.com Amount Received $ Property Information Client Information Inspection Company Conditions Others Present Home Owner. Property Occupied Occupied. Estimated Age 1947 Entrance Faces West. Inspection Date 03/18/2018 Start Time 9:30 am End Time 1:00 pm Electric On Yes No Not Applicable Gas/Oil On Yes No Not Applicable Water On Yes No Not Applicable Temperature 40's Weather Partly cloudy. Soil Conditions Wet. Space Below Grade Basement. Building Type Single family. Garage Attached. Water Source City. How Verified Multiple Listing Service. Sewage Disposal City. How Verified Multiple Listing Service. Additions/Modifications N/A Permits Obtained N/A How Verified N/A

3 Page 3 of 18 Lots and Grounds 1. Driveway: Paver. Driveway slopes towards garage, directing water runoff towards the house. Surface drain will need to be maintained. 2. Walks: Concrete, Stone., Concrete. 3. Steps/Stoops: Tile, Concrete, wood. A couple of tiles on front entry steps are partially detached, minor cracks in mortar at loose tiles. All tiles should be sealed. 4. Porch: Tile, wood. Rot present in wood riser spacer at top of apartment access steps. Gaps in trim work and plinth blocks of apartment porch trim system need to be sealed against moisture intrusion. All tiles should be sealed. 5. Patio: Paver, Stone. 6. Grading: Minor slope. 7. Swale: Flat or negative slope. E side of property directs water run off towards house. Additional drainage may be required. 8. Vegetation: Lawn, shrubs, trees. 9. Retaining Walls: Block, Concrete. 10. Exterior Surface Drain: Surface drain. 11. Fences: Wood. Fence system is weathered, should be resealed. NW gate needs to be lifted to open/shut, needs adjustment. Exterior Whole structure. Exterior Surface 1. Type: Brick veneer, Cedar lap siding. Weep holes are not installed along lower row of brick. Weep holes are needed to provide a way for moisture that the brick material absorbs a way out. Caulking at siding/trim and trim/trim junctions is cracking in sections, mostly on cedar siding sections of house, should be resealed against moisture intrusion. Sections of cedar siding paint is faded. Recommend qualified contractor evaluate and estimate repairs. 2. Trim: Wood. 3. Fascia: Wood. Small area of repaired wood on N facing fascia of main house needs to be prepped and painted. 4. Soffits: Wood. 5. Door Bell: Hard wired. 6. Entry Doors: Wood, Metal. 7. Windows: Vinyl frame. 8. Window Screens: Vinyl mesh. 9. Basement Windows: Vinyl. 10. Exterior Lighting: Surface mount. 11. Exterior Electric Outlets: 110 VAC GFCI.

4 Page 4 of 18 Exterior (Continued) 12. Hose Bibs: Gate. 13. Gas Meter: Exterior surface mount at side of home. N side of house. 14. Main Gas Valve: Located at gas meter. Roof Main. Roof Surface 1. Method of Inspection: On roof. 2. Unable to Inspect: 0% 3. Material: Asphalt shingle. Moderate moss build up on N slope of garage roof, moss should be removed and roof maintained against moss build up. A few nail heads in main house roof were installed at angle and are causing a few of shingles to lift, over time the nail head will work through the shingles and be a future leak spot, should be reset. Minor wear in roof, consistent with age of roof. Roof is in second half of normal life span. A qualified roofing contractor is recommended to evaluate and estimate repairs. 4. Type: Hip. 5. Approximate Age: years. 6. Flashing: Galvanized. Kick flashing not installed at breeze way roof junctions with siding at gutter transition, higher potential for roof run off to empty on to siding. A qualified roofing contractor is recommended to evaluate and estimate repairs. 7. Valleys: Asphalt shingle. 8. Skylights: Metal framed. 9. Plumbing Vents: Cast Iron, Galvanized, ABS. Caps for lead boot flashing not installed on main house plumbing vents, potential water intrusion spot. 10. Electrical Mast: Side mount. 11. Gutters: Aluminum. 12. Downspouts: Aluminum. 13. Leader/Extension: Plastic. Not raining at time of inspection, not inspected. Middle. Chimney 14. Chimney: Brick. Minor cracks in crown, should be sealed against moisture intrusion. 15. Flue/Flue Cap: Unable to view due to caps. 16. Chimney Flashing: Galvanized, Aluminum. Section of chimney flashing relying on caulking for weather seal, will need to be maintained.

5 Page 5 of 18 Garage/Carport Attached. Garage 1. Type of Structure: Attached. Car Spaces: 2 2. Garage Doors: Insulated aluminum. Rot occurring at base of garage door trim, where in contact with cement. 3. Door Operation: Mechanized. 4. Door Opener: Genie. 5. Service Doors: Metal. 6. Ceiling: Paint. 7. Walls: Paint. 8. Floor/Foundation: Epoxy Coated Concrete. 9. Electrical: 110 VAC GFCI. 10. Windows: Vinyl frame. Electrical 1. Service Size Amps: 200 amps. Volts: VAC. 2. Service: Aluminum VAC Branch Circuits: Copper VAC Branch Circuits: Copper. 5. Aluminum Wiring: Not present. 6. Conductor Type: Non-metallic sheathed cable. 7. Ground: Plumbing and rod in ground. 8. Smoke Detectors: Hard wired with battery back up. Should be updated due to age. 9. Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Not installed. Carbon monoxide detectors are not installed, need to be installed according to current regulations, one on each floor and near all bedrooms. Basement. Electric Panel 10. Manufacturer: Seimens. 11. Maximum Capacity: 200 Amps. 12. Main Breaker Size: 200 Amps. 13. Breakers: Copper and Aluminum. 14. AFCI: 110 volt. 15. Is the panel bonded? Yes No Garage. Electric Panel 16. Manufacturer: Seimens. Panel box is not installed flush with the sheet rock surface, this causes gaps to be present at breaker/panel cover transition, panel box should be adjusted to be flush with sheet rock surface. Evaluation by a licensed electrician is recommended. 17. Maximum Capacity: 125 Amps. 18. Main Breaker Size: 100 Amps. 19. Breakers: Copper and Aluminum.

6 Page 6 of 18 Electrical (Continued) 20. AFCI: 110 volt. 21. Is the panel bonded? Yes No Structure 1. Structure Type: Wood frame. 2. Foundation: Poured. Minor repaired crack at lower corner of basement bedroom window cut out in foundation, normal for age of house, observe for future movement. Unable to verify if house is retrofitted for earthquakes. 3. Differential Movement: No movement or displacement noted. 4. Beams: Not visible. 5. Bearing Walls: Frame. 6. Joists/Trusses: Not visible. 7. Floor/Slab: Not visible. 8. Stairs/Handrails: Carpet/wood. 9. Subfloor: Not visible. 10. Below Grade: Basement. In areas below grade the potential for moisture intrusion is greater, additional drainage may be necessary to prevent moisture intrusion in to below grade spaces. Attic Main. Attic 1. Method of Inspection: In the attic. 2. Access: Open. 3. Unable to Inspect: 0% 4. Roof Framing: 2x4 Rafter. 5. Sheathing: Dimensional wood. 6. Ventilation: Roof only. Insufficient lower intake ventilation, due to age and design of house. Recommend additional lower intake ventilation be installed. 7. Insulation: Blown in, Vermiculite. Vermiculite insulation may contain asbestos. Recommend testing for asbestos before removing or working with. 8. Insulation Depth: 4-8" Insulation varies in depth throughout attic, partially due to human work occurring, should be re spread for better thermal efficiency. Insufficient insulation present by today's standards. Recommend additional insulation be installed. A qualified contractor is recommended to evaluate and estimate cost. 9. Wiring/Lighting: House wiring. 10. Moisture Penetration: Previous water penetration noted. Staining in sheathing around chimney transition with roof indicates past water intrusion, dry at time of inspection, observe for future leakage, chimney and flashing will need to be maintained.

7 Page 7 of 18 Attic (Continued) 11. Bathroom Fan Venting: Insulated duct. 12. Kitchen Fan Venting: Rigid metal. Should be insulated against condensation build up. 13. Pest: None. 14. Debris: None. Garage. Attic 15. Method of Inspection: In the attic. 16. Access: Open. No air seal around perimeter of attic. Air seal foam strip should be installed to prevent interior moisture from entering attic space. 17. Unable to Inspect: 0% 18. Roof Framing: 2x4 Truss. 19. Sheathing: OSB sheathing. 20. Ventilation: Roof and soffit vents. 21. Insulation: Fiberglass. 22. Insulation Depth: 10-13" 23. House Fan: Direct drive with timer. 24. Wiring/Lighting: Not visible. 25. Moisture Penetration: Not present. 26. Bathroom Fan Venting: Rigid Metal. Should be insulated to reduce condensation. Fireplace/Wood Stove Living Room. Fireplace 1. Fireplace Construction: Brick. Minor sections of worn mortar in firebox, should be redone before use. A qualified contractor is recommended to evaluate and estimate repairs. 2. Type: Wood burning. 3. Smoke Chamber: Brick. Small section of mortar missing in upper NW corner of smoke chamber, should be sealed before use. A qualified contractor is recommended to evaluate and estimate repairs. 4. Flue: Not visible. 5. Damper: Metal. 6. Hearth: Flush mounted. Family Room. Fireplace 7. Fireplace Construction: Brick. 8. Type: Wood burning. 9. Smoke Chamber: Brick. 10. Flue: Not visible. 11. Damper: Metal. 12. Hearth: Flush mounted.

8 Page 8 of 18 Heating System Laundry room. Heating System 1. Heating System Operation: Adequate. No evidence of regular servicing. Lack of consistent service leads to higher chance of early failure of unit. Furnace in second half of normal life span. Furnace has been recently serviced and is functional at time of inspection. 2. Manufacturer: Rheem. 3. Model Number: RGPN-07EAMER Serial Number: FU5D302F Type: Forced air. Capacity: 75,000 btu/hr. 5. Area Served: Main house. Approximate Age: yrs. 6. Fuel Type: Natural gas. 7. Heat Exchanger: 3 Burner. 8. Unable to Inspect: 100% 9. Blower Fan/Filter: Direct drive with disposable filter. 10. Distribution: Metal duct. Recommend heat ducts be cleaned. 11. Circulator: Fan. 12. Draft Control: Automatic. 13. Flue Pipe: Double wall. Exterior section of flue and flue flashing is moderately rusty, will need to be replaced in next 5 years. Sheet rock in contact with furnace flue in furnace room, should be one inch clearance between flue and all other material. Recommend qualified contractor evaluate. 14. Controls: Limit switch. 15. Thermostats: Programmable. 16. Fuel Tank: Possible oil tank. Due to age of house and chimney configuration, the potential for an abandoned oil tank is higher, ask for decommissioning certification. 17. Tank Location: Unknown. 18. Suspected Asbestos: No Plumbing 1. Service Line: Not visible. 2. Main Water Shutoff: Basement. Basement bedroom closet. 3. Water Lines: Copper, PEX. 4. Water Pressure: 80 psi. 5. Water Temperature: 115 Deg F. Hot water temperature for both hot water heaters should be 120 deg F to reduce bacteria growth in hot water tank. Recommend qualified plumber increase temperature in hot water tank. 6. Drain Pipes: ABS. Portions visible. Recommend sewer scope inspection. 7. Service Caps: Accessible.

9 Page 9 of 18 Plumbing (Continued) 8. Vent Pipes: Cast iron, Galvanized, ABS. 9. Gas Service Lines: Cast iron. No sediment trap installed at gas hot water heater. Recommend qualified plumber evaluate. Basement. Water Heater 10. Water Heater Operation: Adequate. Recommend following manufacturers service schedule. 11. Manufacturer: Rinnai. 12. Model Number: R75-LSi(REU-VA2528FFUD(A)-US) Serial Number: Type: Natural gas. Capacity: Tankless. 14. Approximate Age: yrs. Area Served: Main house. 15. Flue Pipe: PVC. 16. TPRV and Drain Tube: Copper. Drain tube opening is not within six inches of the floor. Garage. Water Heater 17. Water Heater Operation: Adequate. Water heater is at end of normal life span. Recommend qualified contractor evaluate and estimate replacement. 18. Manufacturer: A.O. Smith. 19. Model Number: ECT Serial Number: 0825J Type: Electric. Capacity: 50 Gal. 21. Approximate Age: yrs. Area Served: Apartment. 22. TPRV and Drain Tube: Copper. Bathroom First floor main. Bathroom 1. Ceiling: Paint. 2. Walls: Paint. 3. Floor: Tile. All tile should be sealed. 4. Doors: Solid core. 5. Windows: Vinyl frame. 6. Electrical: 110 VAC. 7. Counter/Cabinet: Tile and wood. Minor wear in cabinet face finish. All tile should be sealed. 8. Sink/Basin: Molded single bowl. 9. Faucets/Traps: Metal faucet with PVC trap. 10. Tub/Surround: Cast iron bathtub and tile surround. All tile should be sealed. 11. Toilets: Kohler. 12. HVAC Source: Heating system register, Ceiling mounted fan unit. 13. Ventilation: Electric ventilation fan and window. Basement. Bathroom 14. Closet: Single. 15. Ceiling: Paint. 16. Walls: Paint. 17. Floor: Tile. All tile should be sealed.

10 Page 10 of 18 Bathroom (Continued) 18. Doors: Solid core. 19. Windows: Vinyl frame. 20. Electrical: 110 VAC GFCI. 21. Counter/Cabinet: Tile and wood. Minor wear in cabinet finish due to splash back from sink. All tile should be sealed. 22. Sink/Basin: Molded single bowl. 23. Faucets/Traps: Metal faucet with PVC trap. 24. Tub/Surround: Cast iron bathtub and tile surround. Small sections of grout missing in bathtub surround, water intrusion spots. High moisture reading around lower 2/3rds of tile surround indicates water has intruded into space behind tiles, hidden conditions may be present. All tile should be sealed. A qualified tile contractor is recommended to evaluate. 25. Toilets: Kohler. 26. HVAC Source: Heating system register. 27. Ventilation: Electric ventilation fan and window. Apartment. Bathroom 28. Ceiling: Paint. 29. Walls: Paint. 30. Floor: Tile. All tile should be sealed. 31. Doors: Solid core. 32. Windows: Skylight. 33. Electrical: 110 VAC GFCI. 34. Counter/Cabinet: Stone and wood. Caulking needs to be redone at counter/back splash junction. All stone should be sealed. 35. Sink/Basin: Molded single bowl. 36. Faucets/Traps: Metal faucet with PVC trap. 37. Tub/Surround: Cast iron bathtub and tile surround. All tile should be sealed. 38. Toilets: Kohler. 39. HVAC Source: Wall mounted fan unit. 40. Ventilation: Electric ventilation fan and window.

11 Page 11 of 18 Kitchen First floor. Kitchen 1. Cooking Appliances: Kitchenaid. Appliance in second half of normal life span. 2. Ventilator: General Electric. 3. Disposal: In-Sinkerator. 4. Dishwasher: General Electric. Appliance in second half of normal life span. 5. Air Gap Present? Yes No 6. Refrigerator: Kitchenaid. Appliance in second half of normal life span. 7. Microwave: General Electric. Appliance in second half of normal life span. 8. Sink: Stainless Steel. 9. Electrical: 110 VAC GFCI. 10. Plumbing/Fixtures: Metal fixture/pvc drain lines. 11. Counter Tops: Stone. Caulking at counter/back splash junction needs to be redone. All stone should be sealed. 12. Cabinets: Wood. Finish on lower cabinets worn in sections from water splash back from kitchen sink. 13. Ceiling: Paint. 14. Walls: Paint. 15. Floor: Tile. All tile should be sealed. 16. Windows: Vinyl frame. 17. HVAC Source: Heating system register. Apartment. Kitchen 18. Cooking Appliances: Frigidaire. Appliance in second half of normal life span. 19. Ventilator: Whirlpool. 20. Disposal: In-Sinkerator. 21. Dishwasher: Whirlpool. Appliance in second half of normal life span. 22. Air Gap Present? Yes No 23. Refrigerator: Whirlpool. No ice in ice maker at time of inspection, cannot verify function of ice maker. 24. Microwave: Whirlpool. Appliance in second half of normal life span. 25. Sink: Stainless Steel. 26. Electrical: 110 VAC GFCI. 27. Plumbing/Fixtures: Metal fixture/pvc drain lines. 28. Counter Tops: Stone. All stone should be sealed. 29. Cabinets: Wood. 30. Ceiling: Paint. 31. Walls: Paint. 32. Floor: Tile. All tile should be sealed. 33. Doors: Metal. 34. Windows: Vinyl frame. 35. HVAC Source: Wall mounted fan unit.

12 Page 12 of 18 Bedroom NW bedroom. Bedroom 1. Closet: Walk In. 2. Ceiling: Paint. 3. Walls: Paint. 4. Floor: Carpet. 5. Doors: Solid core. 6. Windows: Vinyl frame. 7. Electrical: 110 VAC. 8. HVAC Source: Heating system register. 9. Smoke Detector: Hard wired with battery back up. NE bedroom. Bedroom 10. Closet: Double wide. 11. Ceiling: Paint. 12. Walls: Paint. 13. Floor: Carpet. 14. Doors: Solid core. 15. Windows: Vinyl frame. 16. Electrical: 110 VAC. 17. HVAC Source: Heating system register. 18. Smoke Detector: Hard wired with battery back up. Basement. Bedroom 19. Closet: Double wide. 20. Ceiling: Paint. 21. Walls: Paint. 22. Floor: Carpet. 23. Doors: Solid core, French. 24. Windows: Vinyl frame. 25. Electrical: 110 VAC. 26. HVAC Source: Heating system register. 27. Smoke Detector: Hard wired with battery back up. Apartment NW bedroom. Bedroom 28. Closet: Single. 29. Ceiling: Paint. 30. Walls: Paint. 31. Floor: Carpet. 32. Doors: Solid core. 33. Windows: Vinyl frame. 34. Electrical: 110 VAC. 35. HVAC Source: Wall mounted fan unit. 36. Smoke Detector: Hard wired with battery back up.

13 Page 13 of 18 Bedroom (Continued) Apartment NE bedroom. Bedroom 37. Closet: Single. 38. Ceiling: Paint. 39. Walls: Paint. 40. Floor: Carpet. 41. Doors: Solid core. 42. Windows: Vinyl frame. 43. Electrical: 110 VAC. 44. HVAC Source: Wall mounted fan unit. 45. Smoke Detector: Hard wired with battery back up. Living Space Entryway and halls. Living Space 1. Closet: Single, Double wide. 2. Ceiling: Paint. 3. Walls: Paint. 4. Floor: Hardwood, Carpet. 5. Doors: Wood. 6. Windows: Glass block. 7. Electrical: 110 VAC. 8. HVAC Source: Heating system register. 9. Smoke Detector: Hard wired with battery back up. Living room. Living Space 10. Ceiling: Paint. 11. Walls: Paint. 12. Floor: Hardwood. 13. Windows: Vinyl frame. 14. Electrical: 110 VAC. 15. HVAC Source: Heating system register. Dining room. Living Space 16. Ceiling: Paint. 17. Walls: Paint. 18. Floor: Hardwood. 19. Windows: Vinyl frame. 20. Electrical: 110 VAC. 21. HVAC Source: Heating system register. Family room. Living Space 22. Ceiling: Paint. 23. Walls: Paint. 24. Floor: Carpet. 25. Windows: Vinyl frame.

14 Page 14 of 18 Living Space (Continued) 26. Electrical: 110 VAC. 27. HVAC Source: Heating system register. Breezeway. Living Space 28. Ceiling: Paint. Cosmetic crack in N/S hallway ceiling, normal for age of house, observe for future movement. 29. Walls: Paint. 30. Floor: Tile. All tile should be sealed. 31. Doors: Metal. 32. Windows: Vinyl frame. 33. Electrical: 110 VAC. 34. HVAC Source: Wall mounted fan unit. 35. Smoke Detector: Not present. Apartment living room. Living Space 36. Ceiling: Paint. 37. Walls: Paint. 38. Floor: Carpet. 39. Windows: Vinyl frame. 40. Electrical: 110 VAC. 41. HVAC Source: Wall mounted fan unit. 42. Smoke Detector: Hard wired with battery back up. Laundry Room/Area Basement. Laundry Room/Area 1. Closet: Storage. 2. Ceiling: Paint. 3. Walls: Paint. 4. Floor: Tile. All tile should be sealed. 5. Doors: Solid core. 6. Windows: Vinyl frame. 7. Electrical: 110 VAC GFCI. 8. HVAC Source: None. 9. Laundry Tub: Composite. 10. Laundry Tub Drain: Plastic. 11. Counter/Cabinets: Tile, wood. Minor wear in cabinet finish due to sink splash back. All tiles should be sealed. 12. Washer Hose Bib: Ball valves. 13. Washer and Dryer Electrical: VAC. 14. Dryer Vent: Rigid metal. Pest cage installed on exterior of dryer vent will need to be observed and cleaned when needed. Recommend yearly cleaning. 15. Washer Drain: Wall mounted drain.

15 Page 15 of 18 Laundry Room/Area (Continued) Apartment. Laundry Room/Area 16. Ceiling: Paint. 17. Walls: Paint. 18. Floor: Tile. All tile should be sealed. 19. Doors: Bi-fold. 20. Electrical: House fan. 21. Washer Hose Bib: Ball valves. No machine present at time of inspection, cannot test. 22. Washer and Dryer Electrical: VAC. 23. Dryer Vent: Rigid metal. Recommend yearly cleaning. 24. Washer Drain: Wall mounted drain. No machines present to test with.

16 Page 16 of 18 Marginal Summary This summary is not the entire report. The complete report may include additional information of concern to the client. It is recommended that the client read the complete report. Lots and Grounds 1. Porch: Tile, wood. Rot present in wood riser spacer at top of apartment access steps. Gaps in trim work and plinth blocks of apartment porch trim system need to be sealed against moisture intrusion. All tiles should be sealed. 2. Swale: Flat or negative slope. E side of property directs water run off towards house. Additional drainage may be required. Exterior 3. Whole structure. Exterior Surface Type: Brick veneer, Cedar lap siding. Weep holes are not installed along lower row of brick. Weep holes are needed to provide a way for moisture that the brick material absorbs a way out. Caulking at siding/trim and trim/trim junctions is cracking in sections, mostly on cedar siding sections of house, should be resealed against moisture intrusion. Sections of cedar siding paint is faded. Recommend qualified contractor evaluate and estimate repairs. Roof 4. Main. Roof Surface Material: Asphalt shingle. Moderate moss build up on N slope of garage roof, moss should be removed and roof maintained against moss build up. A few nail heads in main house roof were installed at angle and are causing a few of shingles to lift, over time the nail head will work through the shingles and be a future leak spot, should be reset. Minor wear in roof, consistent with age of roof. Roof is in second half of normal life span. A qualified roofing contractor is recommended to evaluate and estimate repairs. 5. Flashing: Galvanized. Kick flashing not installed at breeze way roof junctions with siding at gutter transition, higher potential for roof run off to empty on to siding. A qualified roofing contractor is recommended to evaluate and estimate repairs. 6. Plumbing Vents: Cast Iron, Galvanized, ABS. Caps for lead boot flashing not installed on main house plumbing vents, potential water intrusion spot. 7. Middle. Chimney Chimney: Brick. Minor cracks in crown, should be sealed against moisture intrusion. Garage/Carport 8. Attached. Garage Garage Doors: Insulated aluminum. Rot occurring at base of garage door trim, where in contact with cement. Electrical 9. Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Not installed. Carbon monoxide detectors are not installed, need to be installed according to current regulations, one on each floor and near all bedrooms. 10. Garage. Electric Panel Manufacturer: Seimens. Panel box is not installed flush with the sheet rock surface, this causes gaps to be present at breaker/panel cover transition, panel box should be adjusted to be flush with sheet rock surface. Evaluation by a licensed electrician is recommended.

17 Page 17 of 18 Marginal Summary (Continued) Attic 11. Main. Attic Ventilation: Roof only. Insufficient lower intake ventilation, due to age and design of house. Recommend additional lower intake ventilation be installed. 12. Main. Attic Insulation Depth: 4-8" Insulation varies in depth throughout attic, partially due to human work occurring, should be re spread for better thermal efficiency. Insufficient insulation present by today's standards. Recommend additional insulation be installed. A qualified contractor is recommended to evaluate and estimate cost. 13. Garage. Attic Access: Open. No air seal around perimeter of attic. Air seal foam strip should be installed to prevent interior moisture from entering attic space. Fireplace/Wood Stove 14. Living Room. Fireplace Fireplace Construction: Brick. Minor sections of worn mortar in firebox, should be redone before use. A qualified contractor is recommended to evaluate and estimate repairs. 15. Living Room. Fireplace Smoke Chamber: Brick. Small section of mortar missing in upper NW corner of smoke chamber, should be sealed before use. A qualified contractor is recommended to evaluate and estimate repairs. Heating System 16. Laundry room. Heating System Flue Pipe: Double wall. Exterior section of flue and flue flashing is moderately rusty, will need to be replaced in next 5 years. Sheet rock in contact with furnace flue in furnace room, should be one inch clearance between flue and all other material. Recommend qualified contractor evaluate. 17. Fuel Tank: Possible oil tank. Due to age of house and chimney configuration, the potential for an abandoned oil tank is higher, ask for decommissioning certification. Plumbing 18. Water Temperature: 115 Deg F. Hot water temperature for both hot water heaters should be 120 deg F to reduce bacteria growth in hot water tank. Recommend qualified plumber increase temperature in hot water tank. 19. Gas Service Lines: Cast iron. No sediment trap installed at gas hot water heater. Recommend qualified plumber evaluate. 20. Basement. Water Heater TPRV and Drain Tube: Copper. Drain tube opening is not within six inches of the floor. 21. Garage. Water Heater Water Heater Operation: Adequate. Water heater is at end of normal life span. Recommend qualified contractor evaluate and estimate replacement. Bathroom 22. Basement. Bathroom Tub/Surround: Cast iron bathtub and tile surround. Small sections of grout missing in bathtub surround, water intrusion spots. High moisture reading around lower 2/3rds of tile surround indicates water has intruded into space behind tiles, hidden conditions may be present. All tile should be sealed. A qualified tile contractor is recommended to evaluate.

18 Page 18 of 18 Marginal Summary (Continued) Kitchen 23. First floor. Kitchen Counter Tops: Stone. Caulking at counter/back splash junction needs to be redone. All stone should be sealed.