{"id":89,"date":"2015-10-26T23:02:15","date_gmt":"2015-10-26T22:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dagenaisinspections.com\/en\/?page_id=89"},"modified":"2015-10-26T23:10:21","modified_gmt":"2015-10-26T22:10:21","slug":"inspection-checklist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dagenaisinspections.com\/en\/useful-information\/inspection-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Inspection Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"
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SHINGLES<\/h2>\n

Worn out grit
\nCurled, cupped
\nTears, holes
\nMissing pieces
\nIncorrect overlapping
\nNails showing
\nSlope too low
\nWeak roof sheathing<\/p>\n

ROOF FLASHING<\/h2>\n

Open, loose joints
\nCracked caulking
\nRusty, exposed nails
\nGashes in metal
\nIncorrect overlapping
\nSurface rust<\/p>\n

ROOF VENTS<\/h2>\n

Poor location
\nInsufficient number
\nBlocked by nests
\nDamaged edges
\nLoose edges
\nCracked caulking<\/p>\n

FASCIA, SOFFIT<\/h2>\n

Loose pieces, trim
\nPoor overlap
\nPoor ventilation
\nWeathered wood
\nNests in openings
\nPeeling paint<\/p>\n

EAVESTHROUGHING<\/h2>\n

Loose sections
\nDamaged pieces
\nPeeling surfaces
\nWrong location
\nWrong downspout
\nLeaking joints
\nNo drip lip
\nPoor gutter slope
\nBlockages, debris
\nRusty screws, nails
\nNail tubes missing
\nTailpieces missing<\/p>\n

CHIMNEY<\/h2>\n

Cracked bricks
\nSpalling bricks
\nCracked chimney cap
\nBroken flue lining
\nCracks, open joints
\nLoose prefab chimney
\nRusty prefab chimney
\nMissing metal cap
\nCreosote build-up<\/p>\n

ATTIC<\/h2>\n

Poor attic ventilation
\nShingle sheathing leaks
\nMissing rafter support
\nSnow, water entry
\nBlocked soffit vents
\nMissing, poor insulation
\nUneven insulation level
\nPoor fitting insul-batts
\nPoor mechanic, venting
\nFlattened insulation
\nUnfinished fireproofing
\nUninsulated hatch
\nAnimal nests
\nRusty nail stains<\/p>\n

EXTERIOR BRICKS<\/h2>\n

Blocked vent holes
\nCracked, spalling bricks
\nCracked, open joints
\nUneven, sagging rows
\nFormer setting repairs
\nRusty angle iron
\nCrumbling mortar
\nCracked caulking<\/p>\n

PARGING<\/h2>\n

Uneven texture
\nHairline cracks
\nLoose surfaces
\nMissing sections
\nPeeling painted surfaces<\/p>\n

STUCCO<\/h2>\n

Missing stucco stones
\nHairline cracks
\nLoose surfaces
\nMissing areas
\nRusty lath showing
\nPainted surfaces peeling<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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EXTERIOR WOOD<\/h2>\n

Peeling paint, stain
\nRotten wood
\nMissing trim
\nLoose, rusty nails
\nSplit, warped boards
\nCracked caulking
\nWarped panels<\/p>\n

VINYL, ALUMINUM SIDING<\/h2>\n

Loose pieces, trim
\nPoor overlap
\nInt. vents uncaulked
\nCracked caulking
\nWarped surfaces
\nDamaged surfaces
\nWeathered surfaces<\/p>\n

EXTERIOR DOORS<\/h2>\n

Missing screens
\nDamaged screens
\nMissing wind chain
\nDoor closer adjustment
\nLoose door sill
\nDamaged door frame
\nRotten wood
\nPoor fitting hardware
\nDoor sticks on frame
\nMissing weather-stripping
\nPeeling paint
\nCracked caulking
\nBroken glass
\nRusty hardware, screws<\/p>\n

EXTERIOR WINDOWS<\/h2>\n

Missing screens, tracks
\nPoor fitting screens
\nPoor fitting storms
\nDamaged frame, sash
\nIncorrect sill slope
\nPoor fitting hardware
\nCracked putty, caulking
\nPeeling paint
\nBroken glassWELLS
\nToo close to septic
\nWell cover rotten
\nFarm animals near wells<\/p>\n

GARAGE DOORS<\/h2>\n

Poor fit when closed
\nDamaged panels
\nHard to manually open
\nNoisy electric opener
\nUngreased tracks
\nMissing door hardware
\nPoor fitting weatherstrip
\nPeeling paint
\nRusty bottom edge<\/p>\n

GARAGE INTERIOR<\/h2>\n

Cracked concrete floor
\nDeteriorated floor surface
\nIncorrect floor slope
\nMissing fire code drywall
\nOpen drywall joints
\nUnhooked door closer<\/p>\n

CARPORT<\/h2>\n

Deteriorated posts
\nPoor footings
\nCrooked posts<\/p>\n

CONCRETE PORCHES<\/h2>\n

Cracked crumbling finish
\nSettling corners, edges
\nRusty railing
\nLoose railing
\nMissing railing<\/p>\n

WOOD PORCHES<\/h2>\n

Pulling away from house
\nSagging floor
\nPeeling paint, stain
\nLoose railing
\nMissing railing
\nRotten boards
\nPoor supports<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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LANDSCAPING<\/h2>\n

Settling at foundation
\nSettling walkways
\nShrubs touching house
\nLeaning retaining wall
\nRotten retaining beams
\nMissing window wells
\nCracked concrete walks<\/p>\n

LANEWAY<\/h2>\n

Laneway cracks
\nSettling asphalt<\/p>\n

FENCING<\/h2>\n

Gate not closing
\nRot in wood fence
\nLeaning posts
\nPeeling paint, stain
\nRusty surfaces
\nMissing, damaged pieces<\/p>\n

FOUNDATION WALLS<\/h2>\n

Concrete wall cracks
\nWater entering cracks
\nBasement humidity
\nWhite powder inside
\nWindow sills leaking
\nBASEMENT FLOOR
\nConcrete floor cracks
\nPrevious flooding
\nDamp areas
\nPoor slope to sump pit
\nFloor paint peeling<\/p>\n

HOUSE FLOORS<\/h2>\n

Squeaky floors
\nWorn hardwood
\nSpaces, gaps in floors
\nMissing shoe moulding
\nCarpet ripples
\nMissing edgetrim
\nLoose cushion floor edges
\nRotten subfloor at toilet
\nTorn carpet, cushion floor
\nMissing, loose floor tiles
\nMissing ceramic grout
\nPoor beam, joist support<\/p>\n

WALLS CEILINGS<\/h2>\n

Cracks, openings
\nNail pops
\nSettling arches
\nLoose corner beads
\nMissing trim
\nPeeling paint
\nFormer leaks at ceiling<\/p>\n

INTERIOR DOORS<\/h2>\n

Missing, worn hardware
\nPoor fitting doors
\nLoose hinges<\/p>\n

INTERIOR WINDOWS<\/h2>\n

Hard to open, close
\nMissing hardware
\nPoor fitting weatherstrip
\nNot latching properly
\nBroken thermopane seals
\nMildew blackened sashes<\/p>\n

KITCHEN, BATHROOMS<\/h2>\n

Rotten counter under sink
\nPoor door, drawer fit
\nCeramic grout leaking
\nMissing silicone caulking
\nLoose ceramics
\nMissing ventilation fans<\/p>\n

ELECTRICAL<\/h2>\n

Undersized panel
\nWires loose at roof
\nWeathered exterior wires
\nSloppy wire installation
\nPoor wire connections
\nRusty ext. fixtures
\nLoose, missing fixtures
\nNo stove fan
\nMissing plug covers
\nMissing outlet covers
\nFans not working
\nNoisy exhaust fans
\nUnmarked panel circuits
\nLoose panel cover
\nBare wires exposed
\nTemporary wiring<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"SHINGLES Worn out grit Curled, cupped Tears, holes Missing pieces Incorrect overlapping Nails showing Slope too low Weak roof sheathing ROOF FLASHING Open, loose joints Cracked caulking Rusty, exposed nails Gashes in metal Incorrect overlapping Surface rust ROOF VENTS Poor location Insufficient number Blocked by nests Damaged edges Loose edges Cracked caulking FASCIA, SOFFIT Loose… View Article<\/a>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":72,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dagenaisinspections.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/89"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dagenaisinspections.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dagenaisinspections.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dagenaisinspections.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dagenaisinspections.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=89"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/dagenaisinspections.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/89\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":94,"href":"https:\/\/dagenaisinspections.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/89\/revisions\/94"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dagenaisinspections.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/72"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dagenaisinspections.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=89"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}