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Air Conditioning
Common Defects:
Undersized units
Air ducts not sealed
Pans leak
Power surges
Freon leaks
Possible Damage:
Inability to adequately cool
Excessive energy usage and costs
Freezing of units
Mold
Dry rot
Asphalt
Common Defects:
Improper design
Improper thickness
Too cold before installation
Overheated before installation
Improper sloping
Inadequate drainage
Possible Damage:
Subsidence
Vertical displacement
Trip and fall hazards
Cracks
Alligatoring
Water Intrusion
Trip and fall hazards
Balconies and Decks
Common Defects:
Improper drainage or slope
Improper coatings
Improper installation of scuppers
Improper flashings and deck to wall transitions
Improper door threshold installations
Possible Damage:
Interior leaks
Stucco cracking and staining
Dry rot
Mold
Structural failure
Concrete
Common Defects:
Improper Design
Too wet before installation
Too dry before installation
Improper sloping
Inadequate drainage
Vapor barrier is missing or compromised
Possible Damage:
Subsidence
Vertical displacement
Cracks
Water Intrusion
Structural failure
Driveways are too steep causing cars to scrape
Vertical displacement
Trip and fall hazards
Crawl Spaces
Common Defects:
Insufficient cross ventilation
Inadequate clearance between earth and wood structural members
Exterior grade slopes towards the structure
Lack of code required access
Possible Damage:
Water intrusion and/or moisture in crawlspace
Mold
Dry rot
Structural damage
Drainage
Common Defects:
Unsealed gas line penetrations
Insufficient chimney height
Missing or incomplete firestops
Insufficient clearance between fireplace and combustive
materials
Improper installation of chimney caps
Possible Damage:
Fire hazard
Smoke entry into living areas
Voiding of manufacturers warranty
Water intrusion
Framing
Common Defects:
Missing fire stops
Upper floor is slanted or sags
Stairs are too steep
Inconsistent riser heights
Possible Damage:
Excessive fire risk
Stairs become a trip and fall hazard
Vertigo effect created
Foundations and Slabs
Common Defects:
Cracks
Missing, incomplete or torn vapor barrier
Improper water proofing or no water proofing
Excessive capillary moisture through concrete
Possible Damage:
Water Intrusion, water vapor
Buckling of hardwood floors
Discoloration of hardwood floors
Damage to carpeting and pad
Mold
Hold-Downs
Common Defects:
Missing nails
Missing hangers
Possible Damage:
Excessive earthquake damage
Structural failure
Joist and Beam Hangers
Common Defects:
Missing nails
Missing hangers
Possible Damage:
Excessive earthquake damage
Structural failure
Landscaping
Common Defects:
Sprinklers spray buildings
Inadequate drainage
Trees are located too close to buildings and walls
Possible Damage:
Water intrusion, mold
Ponding
Structural damage
Soil erosion
Paint
Common Defects:
Watered down paint
Wrong type of paint
Possible Damage:
Peeling
Discoloration
Fading
Plumbing and Bathrooms
Common Defects:
Excessive noise when water is turned on
Improperly installed toilets leak
Shower pans leak
Drain pipes leak
Improperly installed tile leaks
Improper venting to exterior
Possible Damage:
Leaks, water intrusion
Staining
Mold
Dry rot
Structural damage
Corrosion
Roofs
Common Defects:
Improper slope to drains, ponding
Inadequate drainage, ponding
Under layment is torn, short, missing or exposed
Gutters are missing or leak
Inadequate flashing
Tiles are not fastened down
Tiles are overextended
Improper installation of parapet caps
Unsealed penetrations
Inadequate ventilation
Possible Damage:
Water intrusion
Stains
Destruction of ceilings, walls, insulation and other
components
Structural damage
Destruction of personal property
Mold
Dry rot
Shear Walls
Common Defects:
Inadequate nailing
Substitution of incorrect nails
Missing or inadequate coverage
Possible Damage:
Excessive earthquake damage
Stucco cracks
Drywall cracks
Water intrusion and mold
Soil
Common Defects:
Failure to adequately compact
Inadequate drainage
Possible Damage:
Stucco cracks
Patio cracks and movement
Slab cracks
Interior tile cracks
Water intrusion and mold
Stucco and Weep Screeds
Common Defects:
Unflashed penetrations
Missing weep screeds
Buried weep screeds
Weep screeds filled with stucco
Improper installation of foam trims
Inadequate attachment of the lath
Corroded metal lath
Insufficient embedment of lath
Holes and tears in building paper
Brick and stone wainscots improperly installed
Possible Damage:
Water intrusion
Water trapped in wall cavities
Staining
Mold
Dry rot
Stucco cracks
Drywall damage
Bricks and stones fall off building
Subterranean Garages and Storage Rooms
Common Defects:
Lack of water proofing
Exterior grade slopes towards the building
Lack of proper drainage
Inadequate ventilation
Possible Damage:
Water intrusion and ponding
Structural damage to steel reinforcing
Excessive moisture and mold
Efflorescence and water stains
Windows and Doors
Common Defects:
Improper installation or damaged product
Improper window and door flashings
Improperly installed building paper around windows and doors
Improper installation of alarm components
Possible Damage:
Excessive condensation
Water Intrusion
Staining
Mold
Dry rot
Fogging between glass sheets in double paned windows
Excessive energy usage and costs
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