new construction defects
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New Construction Defects. Presented by PROPERTY INSPECTOR, LLC. We Go Places Building Officials and Superintendents Don’t. Building Officials Don’t Climb Roofs Building Officials Don’t Go in Attics Building Officials Don’t Go in Crawlspaces. New Construction Defects. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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New Construction Defects
Presented by
PROPERTY INSPECTOR, LLC
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We Go Places Building Officials and Superintendents
Don’t
• Building Officials Don’t Climb Roofs• Building Officials Don’t Go in Attics
• Building Officials Don’t Go in Crawlspaces
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Separated Heat Duct -- $900K Home
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New Construction Defects
Heat Duct not Properly Connected
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New Construction Defects
Construction Dust in Heat Duct
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Fire Path above Furnace
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Shower Door Interference
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Incomplete Vapor Barrier
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No vapor barrier
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Insulation Improperly Installed
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No Railing on Senior Community Steps
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Bottom Step a Trip Hazard
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Safety Hazard—No Sheetrock under Steps
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$700K Townhome—Substandard Wiring
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Electrical Panel Safety Compromised
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Missing Downspout
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Deck with NO slope
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New Construction
DefectsPresented by
Property Inspector, LLC
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Leak in Condensate Drain
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Pinched Condensate Line
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Poor Support for Expansion Tank
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No Rain Shield/Caulk at New Siding
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If it don’t fit—CAULK IT!
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Crawlspace Vents Covered with Siding
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Workmanship on $500K Home!
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Standing Water in Crawlspace
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Rodent Door in Crawlspace
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Sediment Trap Upside-Down
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Hire an Inspector From
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Missing Insulation In Attic
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Unsupported Gas Line
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A “no-vent” vent
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Roof Vent Covered with Paper
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Lookout Below!
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Repairing this water entry can cost $1000’s
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So Can This One!
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Deck Not Attached Directly to Framing
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New Construction Defects
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