RSH ENGINEERING, INC. FINAL WALK THROUGH INSPECTION REPORT INSP#: S05092 DATE:08/27/06 PAGE #: 1 Address: 1234 Anywhere St, Anywhere, TX

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1 PAGE #: FRONT VIEW OF HOUSE INSPECTED SEE PIC. # 3 TO PIC. # 15 FOR DETAILS THE SPRINKLER HEAD IS BROKEN OFF AND SOIL HAS WASHED OUT FROM BASE OF SLAB. REPAIR SPRINKLER AND REPLACE THE SOIL. CONDENSER PAD IS BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE SOIL. RECOMMEND INSTALLING A FRAMEWORK OF LANDSCAPE TIMBERS AROUND THE CONDENSER PAD AND FILLING IT WITH WHITE LANDSCAPE STONE AND PLACE THE CONDENSER PAD ON THE BED OF STONES THE FRESH AIR INTAKE DUCT IS MISSING THE COVER. SCREW MISSING FROM THE CONDENSER COVER. CLEAN THE BRICKS ALL AROUND THE HOUSE. FOR CLOSE-UP AND DETAILS SEE PIC. # 9 TO PIC. # ,

2 PAGE #: CLOSE-UP OF PIC. # 8. GENERAL NOTE: FILL/SEAL THE VOIDS WITH MORTAR. DON T KNOW WHY THESE HOLES ARE PRESENT AT THIS HEIGHT THROUGH OUT THE HOUSE. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME WE HAVE SEEN HOLES (WEEP HOLES???) AT THIS HEIGHT. THIS LOCATION DOES NOT MAKE CLOSE-UP OF PIC. # 8. FILL/SEAL THE VOIDS WITH MORTAR. CLOSE-UP OF PIC. # 8. FILL/SEAL THE VOIDS WITH MORTAR. FOR CLOSE-UP AND DETAILS SEE PIC. # CLOSE-UP OF PIC. # 12. CAULK WINDOW FRAME/BRICK INTERFACE TO PREVENT AIR DRAFT AND WATER LEAKS TO THE INSIDE. GENERAL NOTE: WINDOWSILL NOT AT MINIMUM 15 DEGREE ANGLE/SLOPE AS SPECIFIED BY THE BRICK INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (BIA) CORRECT SLOPE OF ALL WINDOWSILLS NOT MEETING THIS REQUIREMENT. THE BUILDING CODE(S) - INTERNATIONAL ONE-AND-TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE # REQUIRES WINDOWSILLS TO HAVE A POSITIVE SLOPE AWAY FROM THE HOUSE ALSO 2000 IRC SECTION # REQUIRES THIS POSITIVE SLOPE. SEE NEXT PICTURE FOR CLOSEUP. CLOSE-UP OF PIC. # 14. CLOSE-UP OF THE WINDOWSILL ANGLE MEASUREMENT SHOWING ZERO SLOPE. SEE PIC. # 17 TO PIC. # 31 FOR DETAILS 2006,

3 PAGE #: CAULK WINDOW FRAME/BRICK INTERFACE TO PREVENT AIR DRAFT AND WATER LEAKS TO THE INSIDE. 1. LIGHT FIXTURES ARE LOOSE RE- TIGHTEN. 2. SEAL/CAULK AT THE LIGHT FIXTURE BASE. 1. FILL/SEAL THE VOIDS WITH MORTAR. 2. CAULK AND PAINT THE TRIM JOINTS. CAULK AND PAINT THE TRIM AND TRIM JOINTS CAULK AND PAINT THE TRIM AND TRIM JOINTS. WEEP HOLE MISSING ADD WEEP HOLE. WEEP HOLES SHOULD BE LOCATED AT THE FIRST COURSE ABOVE THE FOUNDATION WALL OR SLAB, AND OTHER POINTS OF SUPPORT, INCLUDING STRUCTURAL FLOORS, SHELF ANGLES AND LINTELS (1999 STANDARD BUILDING CODE # ) AND 2000 IRC SECTION GENERAL NOTE: WEEP HOLES ARE NOT CLEAR OF MORTAR CLEAR ALL WEEPHOLES OF MORTAR. CAULK WINDOW FRAME/BRICK INTERFACE TO PREVENT AIR DRAFT AND WATER LEAKS TO THE INSIDE. 2006,

4 PAGE #: FILL/SEAL THE VOIDS WITH MORTAR. 30 FILL/SEAL THE VOIDS WITH MORTAR. 31 GENERAL NOTE: WINDOWSILL NOT AT MINIMUM 15 DEGREE ANGLE/SLOPE AS SPECIFIED BY THE BRICK INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (BIA) CORRECT SLOPE OF ALL WINDOWSILLS NOT MEETING THIS REQUIREMENT. THE BUILDING CODE(S) - INTERNATIONAL ONE-AND-TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE # REQUIRES WINDOWSILLS TO HAVE A POSITIVE SLOPE AWAY FROM THE HOUSE ALSO 2000 IRC SECTION # REQUIRES THIS POSITIVE SLOPE SEE NEXT PICTURE FOR CLOSEUP. 32 CLOSE-UP OF THE WINDOWSILL ANGLE MEASUREMENT SHOWING A NEGATIVE SLOPE. CLOSE-UP OF THE WINDOWSILL ANGLE MEASUREMENT SHOWING A NEGATIVE SLOPE. GENERAL NOTE: WINDOWSILL NOT AT MINIMUM 15 DEGREE ANGLE/SLOPE AS SPECIFIED BY THE BRICK INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (BIA) CORRECT SLOPE OF ALL WINDOWSILLS NOT MEETING THIS REQUIREMENT. THE BUILDING CODE(S) - INTERNATIONAL ONE-AND-TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE # REQUIRES WINDOWSILLS TO HAVE A POSITIVE SLOPE AWAY FROM THE HOUSE ALSO 2000 IRC SECTION # REQUIRES THIS POSITIVE SLOPE SEE NEXT PICTURE FOR CLOSEUP. 2006, CLOSE-UP OF THE WINDOWSILL ANGLE MEASUREMENT SHOWING ZERO SLOPE. SEE PIC. # 33 TO PIC. # 47 FOR DETAILS

5 33 34 THE EXHAUST VENT DUCT FOR THE RANGE IS MISSING A COVER REMOVE MORTAR FROM THE CLEANOUT COVER. 38 SEE NOTES AT PIC. # CAULK AND PAINT THE TRIM/SIDING INTERFACES TO PREVENT AIR DRAFTS (ENERGY LOSS) AND WATER LEAKS (WATER DAMAGE AND MOLD) TO THE INSIDE. 2. CAULK TRIM/BRICK INTERFACE TO PREVENT WATER LEAKS (WATER DAMAGE AND MOLD) TO THE INSIDE. 39 SEE NOTES AT PIC. # 36. PAGE #: 5 CAULK AND PAINT THE TRIM/SIDING INTERFACES TO PREVENT AIR DRAFTS (ENERGY LOSS) AND WATER LEAKS (WATER DAMAGE AND MOLD) TO THE INSIDE. 40 SEAL/CAULK AND PAINT BOTTOM OF BAY WINDOW AT ALL TRI M/SIDING INTERFACES. 2006, CLEAN THE BRICKS ALL AROUND THE HOUSE.

6 41 42 CAULK WINDOW FRAME/BRICK INTERFACE TO PREVENT AIR DRAFT AND WATER LEAKS TO THE INSIDE FILL/SEAL THE VOIDS WITH MORTAR. 46 CLOSE-UP OF THE WINDOWSILL ANGLE MEASUREMENT SHOWING ZERO SLOPE. 44 GENERAL NOTE: WINDOWSILL NOT AT MINIMUM 15 DEGREE ANGLE/SLOPE AS SPECIFIED BY THE BRICK INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (BIA) CORRECT SLOPE OF ALL WINDOWSILLS NOT MEETING THIS REQUIREMENT. THE BUILDING CODE(S) INTERNATIONAL ONE-AND-TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE # REQUIRES WINDOWSILLS TO HAVE A POSITIVE SLOPE AWAY FROM THE HOUSE ALSO 2000 IRC SECTION # REQUIRES THIS POSITIVE SLOPE SEE NEXT PICTURE FOR CLOSEUP. WEEP HOLE MISSING ADD WEEP HOLE. WEEP HOLES SHOULD BE LOCATED AT THE FIRST COURSE ABOVE THE FOUNDATION WALL OR SLAB, AND OTHER POINTS OF SUPPORT, INCLUDING STRUCTURAL FLOORS, SHELF ANGLES AND LINTELS (1999 STANDARD BUILDING CODE # ) AND 2000 IRC SECTION GENERAL NOTE: WINDOWSILL NOT AT MINIMUM 15 DEGREE ANGLE/SLOPE AS SPECIFIED BY THE BRICK INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (BIA) CORRECT SLOPE OF ALL WINDOWSILLS N OT MEETING THIS REQUIREMENT. THE BUILDING CODE(S) INTERNATIONAL ONE-AND-TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE # REQUIRES WINDOWSILLS TO HAVE A POSITIVE SLOPE AWAY FROM THE HOUSE ALSO 2000 IRC SECTION # REQUIRES THIS POSITIVE SLOPE SEE NEXT PICTURE FOR CLOSEUP PAGE #: 6 48 CLOSE-UP OF THE WINDOWSILL ANGLE MEASUREMENT SHOWING ZERO SLOPE. 2006, SEE PIC. # 49 TO PIC. # 65 FOR DETAILS

7 49 50 FOR CLOSE-UP AND DETAILS SEE PIC. # CLOSE-UP OF PIC. # 49. THE SPRINKLER HEAD IS BROKEN OFF AND SOIL HAS WASHED OUT FROM BASE OF SLAB. REPAIR SPRINKLER AND REPLACE THE SOIL. 54 GENERAL NOTE: SEAL HOLES/GAPS AT THE BRICK/FRIEZE BOARD INTERFACES ALL AROUND HOUSE. 52 CAULK THE VERTICAL FRIEZE BOARD / BRICK INTERFACE TO PREVENT WATER LEAKS (WATER DAMAGE AND MOLD) TO THE INSIDE, 55 SEE NOTES AT PIC. # 51. PAGE #: 7 SEE NOTES AT PIC. # SEE NOTES AT PIC. # , ROUGH SLAB EDGE. SMOOTH THE SLAB WITH EPOXY BASED CEMENT.

8 57 58 ROUGH SLAB EDGE. SMOOTH THE SLAB WITH EPOXY BASED CEMENT SEAT THE NAIL AND RE-PAINT. 62 SEAL/CAULK AT THE DOOR THRESHOLD/ DOOR TRIMS/BRICK INTERFACE. 60 INSULATE THE WATER PIPES ABOVE THE WATER HEATER AND TAPE THEM SO THE INSULATION STAYS IN PLACE. MAINTAIN CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE INSULATION AND THE FLUE PER THE FLUE MANUFACTURER S SPECIFICATIONS (USUALLY 1 -INCH). 63 FOR CLOSE-UP AND DETAILS SEE PIC. # 63. PAGE #: 8 SECURE THE FLUE COLLAR AT THE CEILING. 64 CLOSE-UP OF PIC. # 62. REMOVE THE LOOSE PIECE OF CONCRETE AND SMOOTH THE EDGE OF THE SLAB WITH EPOXY BASED CEMENT. 2006, LADDER RUNG IS SPLIT. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE LADDER.

9 65 66 FILL/SMOOTH THE CEILING AT THE NAIL HEADS AND REP AINT THE CEILING GENERAL NOTE: THE ROWS OF SHINGLES AT EACH SIDE OF THE VENT SHOULD OVERLAP THE BASE TO PREVENT WATER LEAKS (WATER DAMAGE AND MOLD) TO THE INSIDE. 70 SEE NOTES AT PIC. # FOR CLOSE-UP AND DETAILS SEE PIC. # 68. SEE NOTES AT PIC. # 66. CLOSE-UP OF PIC. # SEE NOTES AT PIC. # CAULK/SEAL THE FLASHING SLITS ON EACH SIDE AND ABOVE THE FLASHIN G SEE NOTES AT PIC. # 66. PAGE #: 9 SEE NOTES AT PIC. # CAULK AND PAINT THE TRIM/SIDING INTERFACES TO PREVENT AIR DRAFTS (ENERGY LOSS) AND WATER LEAKS (WATER DAMAGE AND MOLD) TO THE INSIDE. 2006, 1. SEAL THE CORNER OF THE CHIMNEY CAP. 2. CAULK/SEAL THE STORM COLLAR / CHIMNEY CAP INTERFACE.

10 77 78 CAULK AND PAINT THE TRIM/SIDING INTERFACES TO PREVENT AIR DRAFTS (ENERGY LOSS) AND WATER LEAKS (WATER DAMAGE AND MOLD) TO THE INSIDE CAULK/SEAL THE FLASHING SLITS ON EACH SIDE AND ABOVE THE FLASHING. 82 GENERAL NOTE: THE ROWS OF SHINGLES AT EACH SIDE OF THE VENT SHOULD OVERLAP THE BASE TO PREVENT WATER LEAKS (WATER DAMAGE AND MOLD) TO THE INSIDE. 80 SEE NOTES AT PIC. # GENERAL NOTE: NAIL NOT SEATED BELOW SHINGLE CAUSING THE SHINGLE TO LIFT UP. SEAT THE NAIL AND SEAL THE SHINGLE WHEREVER THE SHINGLES ARE LIFTING UP. PAGE #: 10 CAULK/SEAL THE STORM COLLAR / CHIMNEY CAP INTERFACE. 84 SEE NOTES AT PIC. # 82. FOR CLOSE-UP AND DETAILS SEE PIC. # 84 AND PIC. # , CLOSE-UP OF PIC. # 83.

11 85 86 CLOSE-UP OF PIC. # 83. GENERAL NOTE: SEAL OVER ALL EXPOSED NAILS AND/OR STAPLES HOLDING DOWN THE SHINGLES WITH ROOF CEMENT NAIL NOT SEATED BELOW SHINGLE CAUSING THE SHINGLE TO LIFT UP. SEAT THE NAIL AND SEAL THE SHINGLE. 90 FOR CLOSE-UP AND DETAILS SEE PIC. # CLOSE-UP OF PIC. # CLOSE-UP OF PIC. # 89. PAGE #: 11 BUMP ON ROOF (IDENTIFIED BY 4- RED STICKERS IN THE SHAPE OF DIAMOND) PROVIDE PROPER FRAMING AND/OR BRACING SUPPORT FOR THE DECKING/RAFTERS DIRECTLY BELOW THIS SECTION OF ROOF. 92 BUMP ON ROOF (IDENTIFIED BY 4- RED STICKERS IN THE SHAPE OF DIAMOND) PROVIDE PROPER FRAMING AND/OR BRACING SUPPORT FOR THE DECKING/RAFTERS DIRECTLY BELOW THIS SECTION OF ROOF. 2006, SEE NOTES AT PIC. # 91.

12 93 94 ATTIC: PROVIDE A FILTER FOR THE AC UNIT. HAVE THE EVAPORATOR CHECKED TO SEE IF IT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED ATTIC: MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OF 1 INCH BETWEEN COMBUSTIBLES AND FLUE. 98 INSIDE LIVING ROOM: FOR CLOSE-UP AND DETAILS SEE PIC. # ATTIC: THE WEBBING THAT SUSPENDS THE DUCT IS LESS THAN 1-1/2 INCHES WIDE AT THE DUCT AND IS CAUSING THE DUCT TO BE RESTRICTED. ATTIC: 1. INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE # , AND 2000 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE # INSTALL APPLIANCES TO MANUFACTURER S SPECIFICATION 2. INSULATION/COMBUSTIBLES IN CONTACT WITH THE FLUE PROVIDE CLEARANCE PER THE FLUE MANUFACTURERS REQUIREMENTS (USUALLY IT IS AROUND 1-2 INCHES TO ALL COMBUSTIBLES) INSIDE LIVING ROOM: CLOSE-UP OF PIC. #97. PAINT MISMATCH ON CEILING. PAGE #: 12 INSIDE LIVING ROOM: CAULK AROUND THE WINDOW FRAMES. 2006, INSIDE FOYER: 1. THE DOOR BINDS AND HAS BEEN TRIMMED IN AN EFFORT TO CORRECT THIS. THE DOOR CONTINUES TO BIND. ADJUST THE DOOR SHIMS TO ACHIEVE PROPER ALIGNMENT OF DOOR AND FRAME. 2. PAINT THE EDGE OF THE DOOR.

13 INSIDE FOYER: CLOSE-UP OF PIC. # 100 SHOWING THE INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE FRAME. 105 INSIDE FOYER: SCRAPE MARK ON WALL. 106 INSIDE FRONT HALLWAY BATH: DRAWER GUIDES ARE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. THE DRAWER FACE IS NOT FLUSH WITH THE CABINET WHEN CLOSED INSIDE FOYER: PAINT MISMATCH ON CEILING. 107 INSIDE FRONT HALLWAY BATH: BASEBOARD IS OVERCUT. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BASEBOARD. PAGE #: 13 INSIDE HALLWAY NEAR FRONT BATH: TEXTURE MISMATCH ON WALL. 108 INSIDE FRONT HALLWAY BATH: TEXTURE MISMATCH ON WALL. 2006, INSIDE FRONT HALLWAY BATH: PAINT TOP OF DOOR. CAULK TOP OF DOOR TRIM. PAINT TOP OF DOOR TRIM.

14 INSIDE LEFT MIDDLE BEDRO OM: FOR CLOSE-UP AND DETAILS SEE PIC. # INSIDE LEFT MIDDLE BEDROOM : CLOSE-UP OF PIC. # 109. FINISH IS MARRED ON THE HARDWOOD FLOORING. REPAIR OR REPLACE. 114 INSIDE FRONT LEFT BEDROOM: CLOSE-UP OF PIC. # 112. PAINT MISMATCH ON CEILING. 117 INSIDE HALLWAY NEAR FRONT LEFT BEDROOM: CLEAN PAINT RUN FROM THE BASE TRIM. INSIDE FRONT HALLWAY: SWITCH PLATE COVER IS LOOSE. INSIDE FRONT LEFT BEDROOM: FOR CLOSE-UP AND DETAILS SEE PIC. # INSIDE KITCHEN: ELECTRICAL BOX NOT INSTALLED. 119 INSIDE KITCHEN : REPAIR GAP AT SPLASHBACK INTERFACES INSIDE KITCHEN: ELECTRICAL BOX NOT INSTALLED. 111 PAGE #: 14 INSIDE KITCHEN: ELECTRICAL BOX NOT INSTALLED. 120 INSIDE KITCHEN: THE EXHAUST DUCT IS NOT INSTALLED ABOVE THE RANGE. 2006, INSIDE KITCHEN: BULBS MISSING FROM HOOD VENT.

15 INSIDE KITCHEN: IMPROPERLY CUT TRIM. 125 INSIDE KITCHEN : SEPARATION OF CABINET FACING. 126 INSIDE FRONT LEFT BEDROOM: PAINT DAMAGED ON DOOR. REPAINT THE DOOR. 129 INSIDE UTILITY ROOM: DRYWALL DAMAGED AT THE DRYER DUCT. INSIDE FRONT HALLWAY: PAINT DAMAGED ON DOOR. REPAINT THE DOOR. INSIDE UTILITY ROOM: CLOSE-UP OF PIC. # INSIDE FRONT HALLWAY BATH: TEXTURE MISMATCH ON WALL. 131 INSIDE HALLWAY NEAR KITCHEN: PAINT MISMATCH ON WALL INSIDE LIVING ROOM: PAINT DAMAGED AT CORNER. 123 PAGE #: 15 INSIDE FRONT HALLWAY BATH: CLOSE-UP OF PIC. # INSIDE HALLWAY NEAR MASTER BEDROOM: PAINT MISMATCH ON WALL. 2006, INSIDE HALLWAY NEAR MASTER BEDROOM: CLOSE-UP OF PIC. # 131.

16 INSIDE HALLWAY NEAR MASTER BEDROOM: PAINT/TEXTURE MISMATCH ON WALL. INSIDE HALLWAY NEAR MASTER BEDROOM: PAINT MISMATCH ON WALL INSIDE MASTER CLOSET: CLOTHES ROD(S) NOT SCREWED TO BRACKETS IN CLOSET. 141 INSIDE HALLWAY NEAR MASTER BEDROOM: IMPROPER FINISH IN DRYWALL. INSIDE MASTER CLOSET: TEXTURE MISMATCH ON WALL. INSIDE MASTER BEDROOM: DOOR DAMAGED 140 INSIDE MASTER CLOSET: DRYWALL DAMAGED IN CORNER ABOVE SHELF. 143 INSIDE MASTER BATH : 1. ESCUTCHEON MISSING AT DRAIN PIPE/WALL INTERFACE. 2. DRAIN PIPE IS LOOSE AND LEAKS INSIDE MASTER BATH: TEXTURE MISMATCH ON CEILING. 135 PAGE #: 16 INSIDE MASTER CLOSET: TEXTURE MISMATCHES ON WALL. 144 INSIDE MASTER BATH: SEE NOTES AT PIC. # , INSIDE MASTER BATH: TUB INSTALLATION IS INCOMPLETE.

17 INSIDE MASTER BATH: BASEBOARD INSTALLATION IS INCOMPLETE INSIDE FAMILY ROOM : REMOVE THE PROTRUDING NAIL AND PATCH WALL. INSIDE FOYER: THE WALL IS NOT STRAIGHT AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE FRONT OFFICE. INSIDE: DRYWALL IS DAMAGED AT CORNER. 152 INSIDE FAMILY ROOM: LATCH BROKEN OF WINDOW. REPLACE THE WINDOW. 155 INSIDE FOYER: BUMP/RIDGE ON CEILING. REMOVE THE DRYWALL AND CORRECT THE FRAMING INSIDE MASTER BATH: DOOR FRAME IS DAMAGED. REPAIR OR REPLACE. INSIDE MASTER BATH : DOOR IS SPLIT. REPLACE THE DOOR. INSIDE FAMILY ROOM : 1. TEXTURE MISMATCH ON WALL. 2. PAINT MISMATCH ON WALL. 147 PAGE #: 17 INSIDE KITCHEN: SEPARATION OF CABINET WALL AND CABINET FLOOR. 156 INSIDE LIVING ROOM: NAIL POP ON CEILING. 2006, INSIDE LIVING ROOM: NAIL POP ON CEILING.

18 157 INSIDE FAMILY ROOM: FOR CLOSE-UP AND DETAILS SEE PIC. # LEFT MIDDLE BEDROOM: CLOTHES ROD(S) NOT SCREWED TO BRACKETS IN CLOSET. 159 MASTER BATH: PAINT TOPS OF DOORS. CAULK TOP OF DOOR TRIM S. PAINT TOP OF DOOR TRIMS. INSIDE FAMILY ROOM: CLOSE-UP OF PIC. # 157. TEXTURE MISMATCH ON CEILING. 162 OTHER NOTES: SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES ARE NOT INSTALLED. JOIST MARK OR DRYWALL JOINT VISIBLE IN KITCHEN CEILING ABOVE COUNTERTOP. 2006, 160 PAGE #: 18 FRONT LEFT BEDROOM: CLOTHES ROD(S) NOT SCREWED TO BRACKETS IN CLOSET.

19 PAGE #: 19 John Doe, On 5/02/2006, RSH Engineering, Inc performed a Final Walk-Through Inspection (FWTI) on your property. The following areas were inspected: Structural, Roof Covering, AC/Heat Plant, Water Heater, Electric Panel, Electrical (kitchen, baths, laundry, etc.), Appliances, Attic Insulation, Bath-Wall-Tile, Doors, Windows, Fireplace, Interior & Exterior Finishes, Gas & Carbon Monoxide Leak Test, and Microwave leak test. Above are the findings of the FWTI. The items highlighted above fall under any one or all of these categories: 1. The ones that are functional, however, further evaluation and minor repair or service, or proper installation is recommended. 2. Other items identified may be defective or inadequate or improperly installed and further evaluation and major repair or replacement or proper installation is recommended. 3. Any items missing will also be highlighted above. NOTE: ANY REPAIR WORK RECOMMENDED IN THIS REPORT SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY LICENSED, INSURED, CONTRACTORS ONLY, AND WITH PROPER BUILDING PERMITS. ADDITIONAL DEFECTS MAY BE DISCOVERED BY THE CONTRACTOR PERFORMING THE REPAIR, THAT MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL WORK OR REPLACEMENT ABOVE AND BEYOND THE RECOMMENDATIONS MADE IN THIS REPORT. OTHER ENGINEERS, INSPECTORS, CONTRACTORS, APPRAISERS, ADJUSTERS, OWNERS, REALTORS, ETC., MAY HAVE OPINIONS THAT DIFFER FROM THE OPINIONS OF THIS INSPECTION COMPANY. If you have any questions or comments regarding this FWTI report, please contact me at (972) or via at customerservice@rshengineering.com. Regards, Mathew Joseph, P.E. (License # 78695) President RSH Engineering, Inc. 2006,