1) This was a pre-drywall inspection for a home under construction.

2) Some of the moisture barrier wrap is missing, torn or out of place. This wrap should be repaired and/or put in place so that the entire exterior is completely covered prior to the exterior wall covering installed.

3) There is an extra large hole around a light fixture box in the ceiling of the second floor deck/porch. This may not be an issue because the ceiling finish will likely cover it, but the clients may wish to discuss this with the builder.

4) With the exception of the noted concerns, overall the Exterior appeared to be in satisfactory condition for this stage of construction.

5) No issues were observed with the shingles or roof in general.

6) This inspection is not a guarantee that a roof leak will not occur in the future. Even a roof that appears to be in good, functional condition may leak under certain circumstances. This is not a warranty or guarantee of the roof system. Also, we do not inspect under upper roof coverings. Doing so may damage the roof covering or create a condition for wind damage. For a guarantee, a roof contracting company would have to perform a water-test and issue a roof certification.

7) The garage appeared to be in satisfactory condition for this stage of construction.

8) Wiring is roughed in, but breakers have not yet been installed in the service panels and the connection of the service is not yet complete. This is normal for this stage of construction.

9) There were some dents in the exterior of the water heater. Was informed by one of the workers that this water heater will be replaced.

10) The furnaces/air handlers are in place and duct work is roughed in. Exterior condensing units are not yet in place. All work so far appears to be satisfactory.

11) County Plumbing Inspector was on premises while I was doing pre-drywall inspection. He discovered that the gas pipe was not holding pressure. He has flagged this and will inform the builder, or likely already has. This will be repaired and re-inspected by the county.

12) Plumbing is roughed in and some bathroom fixtures in place. Rough in has been tested and was inspected by County Inspector today.

13) Spray foam has been installed in most of the appropriate places to prevent air infiltration. On the main and second floor, foam has been applied around windows, but not yet applied around the basement windows or basement door frame.

Not all windows have been installed in the basement, however, and overall primary insulation is not yet installed in walls and ceilings throughout the home.

Foam will likely be applied around the basement windows after all windows have been installed and when the primary insulation is installed.

14) The basement appeared to be dry at the time of inspection and the visible foundation structurally sound. Overall, the basement appeared to be in satisfactory condition.

15) The top piece of the basement stairs is damaged. There is also a gap between the landing and next section of stairs, that may allow an irregularity if stairs are covered with carpet.

Recommend repairs as necessary.

16) There are some gaps in walls in some areas, (such as the second floor bedroom to the right of the entrance looking out) where light can be seen through the walls where studs meet.

Recommend foaming to prevent air infiltration.

17) There are orange paint marks on a variety of studs and/or floor areas throughout the home. At some of these locations, it appears that there may be irregularities or issues, such as slightly twisted and/or bowed studs, etc. There were also orange marks at the damaged spots on the basement stairs.

At other places, it's not apparent to the inspector what the orange marks indicate.

Recommend asking the builder about this and ensure that any irregularities are corrected. Photos show some examples of orange marks, but do not show all.

18) With the exception of the noted concerns, overall the interior of the home appeared to be in satisfactory condition for this stage of contruction.