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FOUNDATION CRACKING FOUNDATION CRACK STEMWALL CRACK
9040
MODERATE / MAJOR FOUNDATION,
STEM WALL OR, IF VISIBLE, FOOTING CRACK(S) NOTED:
More severe cracking, where the foundation has
shifted or where differential movement is noted
may be due to earth settlement or movement.
You are advised to consult with a qualified
Geotechnical or Structural Engineer if
settlement caused foundation or slab cracks are
noted. Sometimes the property owner will attempt
to sell the property some time in the future
only to be faced with the foundation cracks
during a future inspection. It may be helpful to
call this company back out to review whether the
crack has enlarged or shifted. If it has not,
the 9" inspection company will often
certify that fact. This usually satisfies the
new buyer and resolves any problems. Long
horizontal cracks where the slab floor meets the
footing are noted often. This is usually caused
by slab lift. Tree roots can damage
footings and foundations but are generally not
as damaging when they are more than 5 feet away
from the footing. Minor cracks are generally
ignored. Larger cracks are often filled in with
mortar or other sealants, sometimes stucco color
coat which matches the building color. If
repairs to shifting foundations are called for,
it may be necessary to excavate the affected
area, possibly jack up the footing, and pour
concrete in the excavation around the footing,
jack and all. There are special jacks available
for this purpose. Contact a qualified Structural
Engineer for a second opinion. Proper yard
drainage is important as is the prevention of
wide moisture swings in the earth next to the
foundation Cutting out offending tree roots may
be necessary but expect to possibly kill the
tree. It is recommended that you call a Concrete
Contractor that is familiar with this sort of
repair for an additional opinion before deciding
on the method of repair, if any.
The above information was provided by TWI Systems Copyright 1995-2005 1-800-553-5660
Foundation Slab
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 flooring, sub floor sheathing, sub floor problems
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, poured cement walls, foundation walls, retaining 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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