During this 11-Month Warranty Home Inspection, a number of items were discovered. As you can see in the first pictures a number of trusses were damaged. I believe most of this damage may occur in the delivery and unloading process. One unusual item noted, is that the evaporator coil cabinet was not installed squarely on top of the furnace cabinet. This misalignment resulted in a 3/8 inch gap along one side of the cabinet. Through this gap condition air ( air that has been heated or cooled) was being forced out into the attic space. Another item I attempted to explain was the code required the height of the foundation wall above the soil or surrounding concrete area. This gap between the height of the foundation wall can be referenced as the height of the wall plate above the soil or the height of the siding (which represents the wall plate and foundation height) above the soil. In one section of the home, the wall plate is below the concrete level which can lead to unknown termite and moisture activity. Other items are also included in this representation of the home inspection. All of these items are worthy of note and most likely would never have been noticed by the homeowner.

Damaged Truss Member. Home inspection by Powerworks Inspectons. A Truss is an engineered component. Repairs and modifications need to be prescribed by an engineer. — Damaged Truss. Truss #1 had a number of breaks.

Junctions of masonry walls and windows or framed walls should be sealed to prevent water penetration. Noted by Powerworks Inspections during a New Construction home inspection in Newnan Ga. — Here the junction of the masonry wall and the framed wall is sealed.

Junctions of masonry and windows or framed walls should be sealed to prevent water penetration. This was noted by Powerworks Inspections during a 11-Month Warranty home inspection in Peachtree City Ga. — This junction of masonry and framed walls are not sealed.

Double tapping ( two wires under the same lug) of wires at the main service cable lugs. Each wire/cable should have its own lug connection. This is precautionary to prevent possible losing of attachment resulting in arching. This was discover by Powerworks Inspections during a 11-Month Warranty Inspection in Peachtree City Ga. — Surge suppressor wires are doubled tapped at the main service cable lugs.

GFCI protection missed at this outlet in the garage. All other outlet were GFCI protected. Discovered by Powerworks Inspections during a Home Inspection. — GFCI protection was missed at this outlet in the garage. All other outlets were GFCI protected.

Evaporator coil was not aligned correctly over the furnace cabinet. This misalignment created a gap along the side of the cabinet and was forcing the cooled or heated air into the into the unconditioned attic space. This was discovered by Powerworks Inspections during a 11-Month Warranty Home Inspection. — Misaligned evaporator coil cabinet and the furnace cabinet.

Settlement crack was discovered in the foundation wall. This was a typical hairline crack. However, the crack was significant enough to allow some leakage. This crack should be sealed to prevent leakage and further water wear. This was discovered by Powerworks Inspections during a 11-Month Warranty Inspection. — Hairline settlement crack is in need of sealing.

This is was noted by Powerworks Inspections during a home inspection. Here the wall plate is at the correct height above the finished grade. This an example of IRC 2018, R404.1.6: and IRC. R 703.12. (1-2) IRC 2018, R404.1.6: Concrete and masonry foundation walls shall extend above the finished grade adjacent to the foundation at all points a minimum of 4 inches where masonry veneer is used and a minimum of 6 inches elsewhere. — 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.

This 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.

This is a diagram of the wall plate that is at the correct height above the finished grade or concrete surface. This an example of IRC 2018, R404.1.6: and IRC. R 703.12. (1-2) IRC 2018, R404.1.6 — 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 separtion between the bottom edge of the siding ( slightly below wall plate height) and the soil below. — 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.

Here the wall plate is below the finished grade or concrete surface. This an example of ignoring IRC 2018, R404.1.6: and IRC . R 703.12.(1-2) — The wall plate is below the level of the concrete patio. This prevents viewing of termite access and can allow possible moisture penetration.

Here a weep screed is installed to allow proper drainage and create a termite break. This is in keeping with IRC 2012, 703.6.2.1 and 2018. R 703.7.2.1 FLASHING AT FOUNDATION: — Weep Screen Installed

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