During this 11 Month Warranty Inspection, Powerworks Inspections found a number of items that should be addressed. All items are not shown here. The main issue at this home was a large number of nail pops and nails or metal pushing up through the roof shingle surface. There are also other items shown here, that if you owned the home you would want to know.
Not Completed to exterior!
There is the end. Did not reach the Exterior.
The flooring is detached from the slab. Usually, can be fixed by injecting glue below the flooring panel.
The flooring is detached from the slab. Usually, can be fixed by injecting glue below the panel.
The flooring is detached from the slab. Usually, can be fixed by injecting glue below the flooring panel.
The grounding cable for the home is disconnected. This was hidden below the mulch.
Roofing is missing the roof underlayment. This was discovered by Powerworks Inspections during an 11-month warranty home inspection.
Gutter pitched incorrectly during construction.
Bathroom tiles that cracked during the initial settlement of the home.
Bathroom tiles cracked from the initial settling of the home.
Shingles damage from installation. Some damage goes down to the fiberglass matt.
Shingles damage from installation. Some damage goes down to the fiberglass matt.
Shingles damage from installation. Some damage goes down to the fiberglass matt.
Roof shingle is sealed around flashing instead of letting water escape.
Exposed nail heads or unsealed nail holes. This should be addressed to prevent water penetration. Discovered by Powerworks Inspections during an 11-month warranty home inspection.
Exposed nail heads or unsealed nail holes. This should be addressed to prevent water penetration. Discovered by Powerworks Inspections during an 11-month warranty home inspection.
Unsealed junctions allowing moisture to pass into the wall.
Unsealed junctions are allowing moisture to pass.
Unsealed junctions allowing moisture to pass.
Missing grout or sealant at the junction.
Missing grout or sealant at the junction.
Vents are not integrated properly into the siding.
Exterior vent flap disconnected.
Windows installed with a factory defective E-Coating.
Windows were installed with a factory defective E-Coating.
Shingle damage during installation is not uncommon.
Shingle damage during installation.
Nailheads should be caulked and sealed during roof installation.
Nailheads should be caulked and sealed during roof installation.
Gutters pitched incorrectly for drainage.
We check your service entrance.
Failing E-Coating noted at the window.
Exterior vents are not functional.
Shingles Damaged During Installation
Shingles were damaged during installation.
Shingles were damaged during installation.
Shingles were damaged during installation.
Flooring is detaching from the slab.
Flooring is detaching from the slab.
Missing or displaced attic insulation.
Missing or displaced insulation.
Gutter pitched incorrectly.
Gutter pitched incorrectly.
Differential temperatures were low between supply and returns.
Differential temperatures were low between supply and returns.
Damaged Truss. Truss #1 had a number of breaks.
Break number 2 in the # 1 truss.
Damage with a closer view.
Break 3 in truss #1
Break 4 and 5 at truss #1
Damaged Truss Member. Home inspection by Powerworks Inspections. A Truss is an engineered component. Repairs and modifications need to be prescribed by an engineer.
Damaged Truss Member. Home inspection by Powerworks Inspections. A Truss is an engineered component. Repairs and modifications need to be prescribed by an engineer.
Damaged Truss Member. Home inspection by Powerworks Inspections. A Truss is an engineered component. Repairs and modifications need to be prescribed by an engineer.
Damaged Truss Member. Home Trusses 2 and 3 are also broken in the same location.
Here the junction of the masonry wall and the framed wall is sealed.
This junction of masonry and framed walls are not sealed.
This section of a masonry wall and the framed wall was not sealed.
Surge suppressor wires are doubled tapped at the main service cable lugs.
GFCI protection was missed at this outlet in the garage. All other outlets were GFCI protected.
Misaligned evaporator coil cabinet and the furnace cabinet.
Misalignment viewed from the other side of the HVAC unit.
Conditioned air was being forced out this gap created by the misalignment.
Hairline settlement crack is in need of sealing.
This is an example of IRC 2018, R404.1.6: and IRC. R 703.12. (1-2) IRC 2018, R404.1.6: Wall Height above finished grade.
Wall Plate Height Correct above a paved area.
Wall Plate Height Correct above a paved area.
This is an example of wall plate height and Masonry height above the finished grade.
The Hardi plank installation guide also recommends, like 2018 IRC 404.1.6 a 6 Inch separation between the bottom edge of the siding ( slightly below wall plate height) and the soil below.
The wall plate is below the level of the concrete patio. This prevents viewing of termite access and can allow possible moisture penetration.
