During this New Construction Inspection, Powerworks Inspections found a number of items that should be addressed. All items are not shown here. We found a couple of windows with a damaged E-Coating from the factory. The E-Coating functions to block the wavelength from the sun that transmits heat. Also, common to new construction and one-year warranty inspections is the discovery of shingles that were damaged during the installation process. In this home, the drywallers had covered over the Ufer ground access. We were able to confirm its presence by finding and following the grounding conductor across the attic. There are also other items shown here, that if you owned the home you would want to know.

 


 

Shinges damage  down to fiberglass matt. This damaged occured during the installation process and was noted during the New Construction home inspection.
Shingles were damaged during installation.
Shinges damage  down to fiberglass matt. This damaged occured during the installation process and was noted during the New Construction home inspection.
Shingles were damaged during installation.

 


 

Shinges damage  down to fiberglass matt. This damaged occured during the installation process and was noted during the New Construction home inspection.
Shingles were damaged during installation.
Shinges damage  down to fiberglass matt. This damaged occured during the installation process and was noted during the New Construction home inspection.
Shingles were damaged during installation.

 


 

Wind Damage
Gutter pitched incorrectly. Noted by Powerworks Inspections during a New Construction home inspection.
Gutter pitched incorrectly.

 


 

E-Coating at window was damaged from the factory. The E-Coating blocks the wavelength from the Sun the generates heat.  Noted by Powerworks Inspections during a New Construction home inspection.
Failing E-Coating
E-Coating at window was damaged from the factory. The E-Coating blocks the wavelength from the Sun the generates heat.  Noted by Powerworks Inspections during a New Construction home inspection.
Failing E-Coating

 


 

Penetrations in the exterior of the home should be sealed to prevent moisture and insect penetration.  Noted by Powerworks Inspections during a New Construction home inspection.
Unsealed or flashed opening.
Penetrations in the exterior of the home should be sealed to prevent moisture and insect penetration.  Noted by Powerworks Inspections during a New Construction home inspection.
Unsealed or flashed penetration.

 


 

Penetrations in the exterior of the home should be sealed to prevent moisture and insect penetration.  Noted by Powerworks Inspections during a New Construction home inspection.
Unsealed opening in siding.
Bathroom vent was not functional.  Noted by Powerworks Inspections during a New Construction home inspection.
Bath vent is not functional.

 


 

Drain leak found in the master bath.  Noted by Powerworks Inspections during a New Construction home inspection.
Drain Leak
Trusses looked good through out all accessible areas in the attic.
Accessible trusses looked good.

 


 

The ufer ground which is often the 2nd grounding source was not visible. The grounding conductor for the ufer ground was found in the attic going down into the exterior wall in the garage.  Noted by Powerworks Inspections during a New Construction home inspection.
Ufer ground only noted in attic.
The ufer ground which is often the 2nd grounding source was not visible. The grounding conductor for the ufer ground was found in the attic going down into the exterior wall in the garage.  Noted by Powerworks Inspections during a New Construction home inspection.
Ufer ground access covered over.