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Inspection Services & Consulting LLC26291 Chisholm St NE Isanti MN 55040

Tel: 763-444-7348 Fax: 763-444-6718 Mobile: 763-350-3516Infrared-Inspector.com [email protected]

HOME MOISTURE INSPECTIONPREPARED FOR:

Your Name_______________________________________________________________

INSPECTION ADDRESS12345 Your Home, Home town, Mn 12345

INSPECTION DATE7/17/2009 6:30 AM to 12;00 PM

This report is the exclusive property of the Inspection Company and the client whose name appears herewith, and its use by any unauthorized persons is prohibited.

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This report has been produced in accordance with our signed contract and is subject to the terms and conditions agreed upon therein.All printed comments and the opinions expressed herein are those of the Inspection Company.

Inspection Narratives - Page 1

GENERAL INFORMATIONInspection Address: 12345 Your Home, Home town, Mn 12345Inspection Date: 7/17/2009 Time: 6:30 AM to 12;00 PM

Weather: Overcast - Temperature at time of inspection: 56Humidity at time of inspection: 45

Inspected by: Jon Anderson

Client Information: Your Name

Structure Type: Wood FrameFoundation Type: BasementFurnished: YesStructure Occupied: YesNumber of Stories: 1 story walkout

Structure Style: Rambler

Structure Orientation: South

Estimated Year Built: 2001Unofficial Sq.Ft.: 4000

People on Site At Time of Inspection: Owners

Report File: Gerald Randall

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Inspection Address: 12345 Your Home, Home town, Mn 12345Inspection Date/Time: 7/17/2009 6:30 AM to 12;00 PM

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SummarySUMMARYGeneral InformationInformational Conditions

Moisture level readings, inspections, and testing are a snap shot in time which can change over a short periodby storms, rain dry weather patterns, humidity, temperature, lack of maintenance, structural (seismicmovement, grade issues, life style changes, heating and cooling seasons, unrealized storm damage, gutterand roof ice dams, broken or leaking water pipes, and a host of other issues.

Every effort is made to insure the accuracy of our findings, by using the best state of the art testing equipmentavailable, However moisture testing is not an exact science. So all elevated moisture readings should befurther explored to verify the readings obtained in this report.

This is not a guarantee that every anomaly or issue will be discovered.

If it is determined that there is structural damage, you should protect your rights.Contact your builder in writing of the findings, and discuss your options with an attorney.

If there is any part of this inspection report that you do not understand, it is your responsibility to contact us toclarify the issue.

Moisture wood content readings of 6% to 15% are considered normal, levels of 16% to 19% are cautionary andcould possibly indicate a low level of moisture infiltration, Levels of 20% to 100% are considered elevated andshould be further explored for possible damaged sheathing, framing members, and or a fungal growth

Additional copies of your report are available for $39.00

Home BuilderInformational Conditions

Your Contractor

PrecipitationInformational Conditions

No Measurable precipitation within the last 24 hours

Weep ScreedInformational Conditions

There is no weep screed installed along the foundation line.

Grade IssuesInformational Conditions

The grade is neutral or reverse in certain areas

The grade is high in certain areas of your home

Kick Out FlashingInformational Conditions

There are no kick out flashing's installed on the roof rakes.

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Window DetailsInformational Conditions

The windows of your home were manufactured by Andersen Windows

Drip Cap FlashingInformational Conditions

The windows lack drip cap flashing's

Caulking DetailsInformational Conditions

One window is caulked with a fillet bead of sealant

The window to stucco joints are not caulked

Moisture LevelsInformational Conditions

Area(s) of your home have elevated moisture readings over 20% which are noted within the pin probe sectionof the report.

StainsInformational Conditions

There is staining of the stucco below windows and the deck ledger board.This may or may not indicate moisture intrusion issues.

CracksInformational Conditions

There are cracks in the stucco which could indicated a structural condition, seismic movement, or moistureintrusion.

Casing BeadsInformational Conditions

There are no casing beads wherever the stucco intersects a hard surface

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InteriorMiscellaneous conditionsRIM JOISTInformational Conditions

The insulation of the rim joist cavity where visual was insulated with a foil faced foam insulation, and batteninsulation.There is moisture staining on the surface of the foil faced foam

stainsWater

stainswater

boltfoundationfrominsulationrust on

FLOOR REGISTERSInformational Conditions

The floor registers that were accessible were visually inspected for moisture staining.No staining was noted at this time

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Floor Registers - Continued

stainingno

WINDOW STAINSInformational Conditions

There is moisture staining or damaged finish of the window sill extension jamb area.This is a high indicator of moisture from within the wall cavity below the window

stainsmoisture

headwindowroomdiningstainswater

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Window Extension Jamb Staining - Continued

windowroomdiningstainswater

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Exterior IIEXTERIOR VISUAL (STUCCO)KICK OUT FLASHING'SInformational Conditions

There are no kick out flashing's installed along the roof rakes, this is where a roof line ends or terminates into asidewall.Rainwater running down the roof along side the wall can enter the wall system where the roof line (shingles)end, and cause severe damage.

roof rakestypical allflashing'sno kick out

CASING BEADSInformational Conditions

There are no casing bead or weep screed separating the stucco from the shingles, and or hard surfaces such assteps, patios, and driveway surfaces.

beadcasingno

beadcasingno

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Casing Beads - Continued

beadcasingno

DRIP CAP FLASHING'SInformational Conditions

There are no drip cap flashing's over the head of the window's and or door's,Drip cap flashing's should be installed to prevent water intrusion at these locations.Check with your window manufacturer about proper installation

flashing'scapno drip

WINDOW ISSUESInformational Conditions

The window to stucco intersections are not caulked.Caulking can help prevent water infiltration around the frames

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No Caulking - Continued

caulkingno

WEEP SCREEDSInformational Conditions

The weep screed is installed separating the stucco from grade at the foundation line.Except at the paver patio on the rear elevation where the weep screed is bariedStucco by code is to terminate above the finished grade by 4" to 6" and is not to terminate into the grade(Earth)Properly installed weep screed prevents ground moisture from wicking up into the stucco which can attack thestud wall cavity and cause wood rot and a fungal growth.Weep screed also provides a separation so that any bulk water that is behind the stucco cladding can drain out.The weep screed also is used as a guide for the elevation height for any grade or landscape work.

screedweepno

screedweepno

STUCCO CRACKINGInformational Conditions

There is cracking of the stucco cladding which resembles a road map.This type of cracking can indicate the presence of moisture behind the water resistant barrier, especially underwindows, roof rakes, feature boards, and deck ledger boards.

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STUCCO STAININGInformational Conditions

There are stains in the stucco cladding which can indicate moisture intrusion in certain circumstances

CAULKING DETAILSInformational Conditions

There is no caulking where the stucco meets a dissimilar material such as brick, siding water pipes electricalboxes, lights or vents

caulkingno

GRADE ISSUESInformational Conditions

The grade is high on the rear elevation of your homeThe grade should be down onto the foundation 4 to 6"

is highgrade

is highgrade

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GUTTER'SInformational Conditions

The downspouts are not sealed at the anchors

not sealedstraps aredownspout

FEATURE BOARDS AND QUOINSInformational Conditions

The feature boards are installed flush with or over the window frame with little slope to the outward edge.This can cause severe water infiltration

caulkingand noframeswindowtheare overboardsfeature

slopeoutwardlack anboardsfeature

DECK LEDGER BOARDSInformational Conditions

There is no caulking or flashing at the deck ledger board.This is a high probability area for water infiltration

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No caulking at the deck ledger boards - Continued

flashingor bottomcaulkingno

STUCCO THICKNESSInformational Conditions

The stucco is less than 7/8" thick, ASTM standards require conventional stucco to be installed to a totalthickness of 7/8"

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Pin ProbePIN PROBE RESULTSGENERAL PIN PROBE INFORMATIONInformational Conditions

The following photo's are the results of your pin probe moisture level inspection.All moisture readings are from the sheathing unless otherwise specified.All moisture readings are given at the location where they were taken on the photo's.All readings are of wood moisture content from 6% to 100% with 6% being dry, and 100% being saturated.Moisture readings of 6% to 15% are considered to be normal,Moisture readings of 16% to 19% are considered cautionary,Moisture readings of 20% and higher can support mold growth and wood rot if sustained for more than 36 to 48hours or more and are considered elevated and should be further evaluated.

If there is an "ss" after a moisture reading on the photo's, this indicates that the sheathing felt soft ordeteriorated when the pin probe holes were drilled, or when the pin probes were inserted.

If there is an "ns" on the photo's this indicates that no sheathing was detected when the pin probe holes wheredrilled, and no reading was obtained, This indicates that the sheathing is deteriorated and or completelymissing. If there is a reading it is generally off a framing member.

If there is a "2" after the moisture reading this indicates that the reading was taken twice for accuracy.

REFERENCE PHOTOSInformational Conditions

The following photos are for referencing the location of the individual pin probe photos per elevationThe reference photos have been removed for this sample report for privacy.

FRONT ELEVATIONInformational Conditions

FRONT ELEVATION PIN PROBE RESULTSArea to the left of the entry

7%6%48%18%

8%7%8%7%

39%

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FRONT ELEVATION RESULTSEntry area

9%9%

FRONT ELEVATION PIN PROBE RESULTSArea to the right of the entry

18%14%

nsns25%27%

ss99%

ss99%

ns

9%

FRONT ELEVATION PIN PROBE RESULTSGarage area

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FRONT ELEVATION 4 - Continued

6%

34%

8%9%

17%

stainsmoisture

doorgaragestaining atmoistureout andpushingboard isfeature

LEFT ELEVATIONInformational Conditions

LEFT ELEVATION PIN PROBE RESULTS

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LEFT ELEVATION 1 - Continued

10%34%

16%

11%6%

8%8% 9%9%11%

REAR ELEVATIONInformational Conditions

REAR ELEVATION PIN PROBE RESULTSRight side

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REAR ELEVATION 1 - Continued

10%9%14%8%9%7%

12%

12%12%12%9%

11%

8%

17%

REAR ELEVATION PIN PROBE RESULTSCenter area

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10%11%11%10%

16%13%

12%12%13%11%

19%ss74%1214%

ns

7% 7%

12%

REAR ELEVATION PIN PROBE RESULTSLeft area

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13%12%15%14%12%13%

14%18%38%37%

76%

99%

99%

19%

99%

sheathingwith softelevated

71%

RIGHT ELEVATIONInformational Conditions

RIGHT ELEVATION PIN PROBE RESULTSUnder the deck area

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RIGHT ELEVATION 1 - Continued

12%11%23%

RIGHT ELEVATION RESULTS

11%9%

10%12%13%

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RIGHT ELEVATION 2 - Continued

6%

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HOME MOISTURE INSPECTION 1GENERAL INFORMATION 2Summary 3

SUMMARY 3Interior 5

Miscellaneous conditions 5Exterior II 8

EXTERIOR VISUAL (STUCCO) 8Pin Probe 14

PIN PROBE RESULTS 14INDEX 22

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Inspection Services & Consulting LLC26291 Chisholm St NE Isanti MN 55040

Tel: 763-444-7348 Fax: 763-444-6718 Mobile: 763-350-3516Email Address: [email protected]

Property Address: 12345 Your Home, Home town, Mn 12345Inspection Date: 7/17/2009 Time: 6:30 AM to 12;00 PM

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Dear Your Name:

Thank you for hiring Inspection Services & Consulting LLC to be of service. We hope that you were pleasedwith the quality of our service, and that you would recommend us to others. Please read the report carefully,and call us with any questions that you might have. We remain your consultant, and would be happy to assistyou in any way that we can. We sincerely hope that you and your family will be happy and healthy in yourhome.

Sincerely,Jon Anderson CEI CIT CHI CEIInspection Services & Consulting LLC

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