This new construction home in Newnan Georgia had a number of missed items. With the current building race and all the pressures that go with this, subcontractors can easily not complete a process. This is why it is important to choose a inspection company who takes the time to do it right. During this new construction inspection, Powerworks Inspections noted Unsealed nail heads, damaged shingles, missing underlayment, AFCI/GFCI protection missing on some circuits in the panel box, door adjustments, unsealed junctions between the veneer and framed walls, damaged tub and shower,  kitchen vent blowing onto hallway CO/Smoke detector. Pictures are supplied to help visualize items.

 

 

Vent over the kitchen stove is venting exhaust onto the CO/Smoke detector in the hallway. Potential for many false alarms. Discovered by Powerworks Inspections during a 11-month warranty inspection.
The kitchen Vent is venting directly onto the CO/Smoke detector in the hallway.
Vent over the kitchen stove is venting exhaust onto the CO/Smoke detector in the hallway. Potential for many false alarms. Discovered by Powerworks Inspections during a 11-month warranty inspection.
The kitchen Vent is venting directly onto the CO/Smoke detector in the hallway.

 

 

Multiple nail heads where left uncaulked during roof installation. This was noted at the time of the New Construction home inspection in Newnan Ga by Powerworks Inspections. Uncaulked nail heads can lead to leakage over time.
Unsealed Nail Heads
Multiple nail heads where left uncaulked during roof installation. This was noted at the time of the New Construction home inspection in Newnan Ga by Powerworks Inspections. Uncaulked nail heads can lead to leakage over time.
Unsealed nail heads.

 

 

Service entry cables appear to be in good condition. Ufer ground conductor noted going back into the home. New Construction home inspection by Powerworks Inspections in Newnan Ga.
Service entrance cables.
Ufer Ground is noted as the 2nd grounding source. Determined by Powerworks Inspections during a new construction inspection home inspection in Newnan Ga.
Ufer ground is present as the 2nd grounding source.

 

 

Shingles were damaged during installation and noted at the time of the New Construction home inspection in Newnan Ga. Shingle damage during installation is not an uncommon occurance.
Shingles were damaged during the New Construction process.
Shingles were damaged during installation and noted at the time of the New Construction home inspection in Newnan Ga. Shingle damage during installation is not an uncommon occurance.
Shingles were damaged during the New Construction process.

 

 

Shingles were damaged during installation and noted at the time of the New Construction home inspection in Newnan Ga. Shingle damage during installation is not an uncommon occurance.
Shingles were damaged during the New Construction process.
Overall this was a good roof installation. Most New construction roof installations have some minor issues.

 

 

Roof paper (underlayment) was not installed under the shingles, according to IRC 2012, R905.2.7 and IRC 2018, 905.1.1. Noted by Powerworks Inspections during a New Construction home inspection in Newnan Ga.
Roofing underlayment was not installed.
Roof paper (underlayment) was not installed under the shingles, according to IRC 2012, R905.2.7 and IRC 2018, 905.1.1. Noted by Powerworks Inspections during a New Construction home inspection in Newnan Ga.
Roofing underlayment was not installed.

 

 

Roof paper (underlayment) was not installed under the shingles, according to IRC 2012, R905.2.7 and IRC 2018, 905.1.1. Noted by Powerworks Inspections during a New Construction home inspection in Newnan Ga.
Underlayment should go under the rake drip edge flashing.
Lower differential temperature noted between supply and returns at the attic unit. Noted by Powerworks Inspections during a New Construction home inspection in Newnan Ga.

 

 

NEC 2014, Requires, Cloths washer and laundry room, Dishwasher, and Kitchen oulets to be AFCI/GFCI protected. Currently only GFCI protected at time of inspection. Noted by Powerworks Inspections during a New Construction inspection in Newnan Ga.
NEC 2014, Requires, Cloths washer, and laundry room, to be AFCI/GFCI protected.
NEC 2014, Requires, Cloths washer and laundry room, Dishwasher, and Kitchen oulets to be AFCI/GFCI protected. Currently only GFCI protected at time of inspection. Noted by Powerworks Inspections during a New Construction inspection in Newnan Ga.
NEC 2014, Requires, the Dishwasher, to be AFCI/GFCI protected.

 

 

NEC 2014, Requires, Cloths washer and laundry room, Dishwasher, and Kitchen oulets to be AFCI/GFCI protected. Currently only GFCI protected at time of inspection. Noted by Powerworks Inspections during a New Construction inspection in Newnan Ga.
NEC 2014, Requires, the Kitchen outlets to be AFCI/GFCI protected.
Penetrations in the exterior of the home and junctions of dissimilar materials should be sealed to prevent moisture and insect penetration. Noted by Powerworks Inspections during a New Construction home inspection in Newnan Ga.
Junctions of dissimilar materials should be sealed.

 

Penetrations in the exterior of the home and junctions of dissimilar materials should be sealed to prevent moisture and insect penetration. Noted by Powerworks Inspections during a New Construction home inspection in Newnan Ga.
Junctions of dissimilar materials should be sealed.
Penetrations in the exterior of the home and junctions of dissimilar materials should be sealed to prevent moisture and insect penetration. Noted by Powerworks Inspections during a New Construction home inspection in Newnan Ga.
Junctions of dissimilar materials should be sealed.

 

Junctions of masonry 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.
Junctions of masonry 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.

 

 

Missing insulation on refrigerant lines leads to condensation on the refrigerant lines during the summer months. This condensation drips onto the insulation below and in some cases can reach the drywall ceiling below the insulation. Noted by Powerworks Inspections during a New Construction inspection in Newnan Ga.
Missing insulation can lead to condensation dripping onto the insulation below.
Missing insulation on refrigerant lines leads to condensation on the refrigerant lines during the summer months. This condensation drips onto the insulation below and in some cases can reach the drywall ceiling below the insulation. Noted by Powerworks Inspections during a New Construction inspection in Newnan Ga.
Missing insulation on the refrigerant lines.

 

 

Insulation was missed in some areas of the attic. Noted by Powerworks Inspections during a New Construction Inspection in Newnan Ga.
Missing insulation in Attic.
Insulation was missed in some areas of the attic. Noted by Powerworks Inspections during a New Construction Inspection in Newnan Ga.
Attic insulation missing in some locations.

 

 

There should be a 1 inch space between insulation and B-Vent exhaust vent.
There should be a 1 inch space between insulation and B-Vent exhaust vent.

 

 

A number of interior doors where sticking and in need of adjustment. Noted by Powerworks Inspections during a New Construction home inspection in Newnan Ga.
A number of doors are in need of adjustment.
Door sweep not installed at the time of inspection. Noted by Powerworks Inspections during a New Construction home inspection in Newnan Ga.

 

 

Shower surfaced damaged during the New Construction building process. Noted by Powerworks Inspections during the New Construction home inspection in Newnan Ga.
Chipped shower wall.
Tub surfaced damaged during the New Construction building process. Noted by Powerworks Inspections during the New Construction home inspection in Newnan Ga.
Damaged surround shower wall.