Peace of Mind Home Inspections
(301) 514-8243
Inspector: Mark Long
MD HI License # 30090
Summary
| Client(s): | New Homeowner |
| Property address: | Ijamsville, MD |
| Inspection date: | Friday, January 1, 2016 |
This report published on Friday, May 8, 2020 7:42:55 PM EDT
Summary Page of Significant Findings
 | Safety | Poses a risk of injury or death |
 | Repair/Replace | Recommend repairing or replacing |
 | Repair/Maintain | Recommend repair and/or maintenance |
 | Evaluate | Recommend evaluation by a specialist |
 | Serviceable | Item or component is in serviceable condition |
 | Comment | For your information |
Exterior
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.
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.
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.
Water heater
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.
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.
Plumbing
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.
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.
Basement
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.
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.
Interior
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.
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.
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.
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.