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EVIDENCE OF FRAME SETTLEMENT OR SHRINKAGE: 
This condition is associated with the shrinkage (or settlement) of building lumber. Building lumber is usually quite wet when installed within the structure. In time the lumber dries out and shrinks. This shows up in the building as humps or low spots in wood floors, jamb dragging doors, cracks in walls, cracks in tile and grout, especially at wall/counter junctures, cracks in stucco, especially around windows and doors, etc. One item which is noticed by even the most inexperienced is shrinkage of drywall corner beads. This shows up as a crack running parallel to an outside corner about 1 1/2 inch back from the edge of the corner. This crack is unsightly but is not a structural concern. Except in the case of shower pan defects (for example) this item is generally noted as an item of information needing no repairs, other than for cosmetic improvement. The inspector indicates situations like this so the client will not be concerned should he or she discover it at a later date. 

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This file was last updated on Saturday, 29-Dec-2007 18:28:47 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 Inspector License GI 0121.
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