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BASEBOARD ROTTEDBASEBOARD ROTTED / DAMAGED / LOOSE / STAINED / MISSING: This item refers to all types of baseboards, whether they be plastic, wood, ceramic tile, or other materials. Anywhere there is moisture consistently on wood there is the possibility of fungus growth or dry rot. The condition should be remedied as soon as possible since the rot can spread to framing members. Damaged baseboards are often cosmetic in nature unless wood rot is present. Loose baseboards make excellent breeding grounds for insects and may hold moisture behind them. The loose baseboard should be secured as soon as possible and sealed. Stained baseboards usually indicate water leaks in the vicinity, possible from the shower or tub. Further investigation may be called for. Remove the affected portions of the baseboard and install new ones. Sometimes a perfect match of the old baseboard will not be possible. Replacing all the baseboard within the room may be in order. Contact a General Contractor to help correct this condition, or consider having a Flooring Company install new vinyl flooring and cove the material up the wall. Loose wood baseboards should be renailed and caulked along the top and bottom. Loose vinyl or tile baseboards can be adhered with adhesive caulk or contact cement.
NO VENTILATION (EXHAUST FAN
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This file was last updated on Saturday, 29-Dec-2007 18:28:57 EST * Copyright © 2008 All rights reserved by: Accurate Inspections, Inc. A New Jersey home inspection firm providing New Jersey Certified Home Inspections in NJ, by New Jersey Licensed home inspectors. Inspector of record Michael Del Greco, New Jersey home inspectors License GI 0121. |
