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POST / POLE NOT BRACED / GUSSETED / SOUND
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POST / POLE NOT BRACED / GUSSETED / SOUND:
This item is intended to cover posts under
porches and decks as well as posts atop piers
under the structure, including posts used in
pole construction on hillsides and swamp or
beach front property. Gussets are diagonal
braces installed on posts. They are usually made
of 1/2" to 3/4" plywood or 1" x
6" or 2" x 4" lumber cut
diagonally at each end--usually at a 45 degree
angle-and nailed or bolted onto the post and the
beam it supports. In the event earth tremors or
heavy winds are strong enough to cause
structural problems gussets and other diagonal
bracing will play a major role in maintaining
the integrity of the building, especially post
and pier foundations, pole construction, decks,
and patio covers, or other components which rest
on posts or poles. Structures which rest
on poles are especially vulnerable to problems
with the pole braces since the entire
structure's integrity depends so much on
diagonal bracing. Unsound posts or poles may be
damaged to the extent that they should be
replaced or reattached at the base or top. Use
your own judgment here to determine the type
gusset or brace to install since some may look
better than others after installation and
obviously since some methods are better for the
particular application. Contact a Building
Repair and Maintenance Company or a General
Contractor should you need assistance.
The above information was provided by TWI Systems Copyright 1995-2005 1-800-553-5660
PRIOR / PRESENT MOISTURE NOTED IN BASEMENT OR CRAWLSPACE
ENTRANCE / AREAWAY LIGHT OR WINDOW WELL DRAINAGE / DOOR /
STEPS AMISS / QUESTIONABLE
SUMP PUMP INOPERATIVE / AMISS
CRAWL-HOLE OR ENTRANCE TO UNDER FLOOR AREA TOO SMALL / COVER
MISSING / AMISS
VENTILATION INSUFFICIENT / SCREENS MISSING / AMISS
CELLULOSE DEBRIS PRESENT UNDER BUILDING
CRACKED EARTH UNDER / NEAR STRUCTURE
EARTH TO WOOD DISTANCE QUESTIONABLE OR INSUFFICIENT
CLEARANCE UNDER BUILDING INSUFFICIENT FOR ACCESS
ATTIC ACCESS TOO SMALL / COVER DAMAGED / MISSING /
AMISS
ATTIC FAN / WHOLE-HOUSE FAN INOPERATIVE / AMISS
ATTIC VENTILATION INSUFFICIENT / SCREENS / COVER PLATE
MISSING / AMISS
NO FIRESTOP IN APPLIANCE VENT / CHIMNEY CHASE
DEBRIS PRESENT IN ATTIC
ROOF LEAK EVIDENCE NOTED
KITCHEN / BATH / LAUNDRY VENTILATION TERMINATES IN ATTIC
APPLIANCE VENT TOO CLOSE TO COMBUSTIBLES / SEPARATED / AMISS
INSULATION INSUFFICIENT / MISSING / COMPRESSED / AMISS
INSULATION LOOSE / OUT OF POSITION / INCOMPLETE
INSULATION COVERING RECESSED LIGHT OR VENTS
AIR / VAPOR / MOISTURE BARRIER NOT INSTALLED / AMISS
REVIEW BY QUALIFIED LICENSED CONTRACTOR ADVISED
REMODEL EVIDENCE NOTED
PEST INSPECTION ADVISED
REVIEW PEST INSPECTION REPORT WOOD ROT AND WOOD BORING INSECT
INFORMATION
WOOD DETERIORATION NOTED ON BUILDING MEMBER
WOOD BORING OR OTHER INSECTS / RODENTS / BIRDS POSSIBLE
UNEXPECTED REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
ACCESS IMPAIRED
FACTORY TRUSS ROOF FRAMING SYSTEM
SITE FRAMED ROOF FRAMING SYSTEM
PLYWOOD / OSB ROOF SHEATHING
SPACED / BUTTED ROOF SHEATHING
2"x 6" or 1"x 6" TONGUE AND GROOVE ROOF
SHEATHING
PLYWOOD / OSB SUB-FLOORING
ONE INCH NOMINAL THICKNESS SUB FLOOR SHEATHING
2" X 6" TONGUE AND GROOVE SUBFLOORS
CONCRETE SLAB FLOOR (slab on grade) / POST-TENSION SLAB
TILT-UP CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
BLOCK / BRICK CONSTRUCTION
POURED CONCRETE WALLS
FRAME CONSTRUCTION
Post-tensioned slab preparation. .
TREATED SILL / SOLE PLATE
OTHER SILL / SOLE PLATES
WOOD FRAMING
1984 TO PRESENT
1963 TO 1983
1950 TO 1962
1930 TO 1949
1900 TO 1929
PRE-1900
ATTIC VENTILATION
FOUNDATION VENTS
ATTIC FAN
TERRA-COTTA FOUNDATION AND/OR, IF VISIBLE, FOOTING
BLOCK FOUNDATION (FOAM / CONCRETE)
CONCRETE FOUNDATION AND/OR, IF VISIBLE, CONCRETE FOOTING
BRICK / STONE FOUNDATIONS AND/OR, IF VISIBLE, FOOTING
RAISED / BELOW-GRADE FOUNDATION SYSTEM
CAISSONS or PILES
POLE / COLUMN
NONCONTINUOUS FOUNDATION AND/OR, IF VISIBLE, FOOTING / JACK
STANDS
POST AND PIER OR POST AND BEAM
BOLTED SILL PLATE
GRADE BEAMS
BASEMENT
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE
CONDO / HOA / TOWNHOUSE
DUPLEX / MULTIUNIT / COMMERCIAL
MOBILE HOME / MANUFACTURED HOME
SUBTERRANEAN PARKING
BATT OR BLANKET TYPE INSULATION
LOOSE FILL INSULATION
RIGID SHEET INSULATION
AIR / VAPOR / MOISTURE BARRIER
APPROXIMATE INSULATION THICKNESS
ATTIC FULLY TRAVERSED
ATTIC PARTIALLY TRAVERSED
ATTIC OBSERVED FROM ACCESS OPENING ONLY
SUB AREA FULLY TRAVERSED
SUB AREA PARTIALLY TRAVERSED
SUB AREA OBSERVED FROM ACCESS OPENING ONLY
SUB AREA NOT REVIEWED
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