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1
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List 3 components required in an interior inspection

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1) Walls, Ceilings, Floors
2) Steps, Stairways, Railings
3) Doors, Windows

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How many exterior doors should be operated as part of a standard inspection?

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All exterior doors

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3
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How many interior doors should be operated?

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At least one per each room

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4
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How many windows should be operated to meet common standards?

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At least one window in each room

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5
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What are you required to do with central vacuum system?

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Don’t have to be inspected

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6
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List 6 items NOT required for inspection on the interior section

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1) Paint, wall paper, other finish treatment
2) Window treatments
3) Carpeting
4) Central vacuum system
5) Household appliances
6) Recreational facilities

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7
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List 3 limitations to an interior inspection

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1) Interior finishes may conceal actual condition of walls, ceiling, and floors
2) Obstructed view by carpet, furniture, wall papers
3) Conditioned concealed by drapes, clothes, storages, pictures on wall, etc

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8
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Many inspectors make (insert number) passes through the interior part of the home during an inspection

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Two

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9
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What might different in style baseboards, windows, and construction methods in one part of a house suggest?

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Remodelling or renovations

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10
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Does an interior inspection include carpet and wallpaper?

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No

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11
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Does an interior inspection include drapes and curtains?

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No

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12
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Does an interior inspection include door hardware?

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Yes

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13
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6 Common Flooring Materials?

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Concrete
Wood
Carpet
Resilient
Ceramic/Porcelain/Quarry Tile
Stone/Marble

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14
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5 Common issues for all floors

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Water damage
Trip hazard
Mechanical damage
Loose or missing pieces
Absorbent materials in wet areas

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15
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5 Common issues for Concrete floors

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Cracked (most common)
Settled/Heaved
Water penetration/Efflorescence
Slope away from drain
Hollow below

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16
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6 Common issues for Wood floors

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Rot
Warped
Buckled
Stained
Squeaks
Exposed tongues

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17
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4 Common issues for Carpet floors

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Rot
Stains
Odor
Buckled

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18
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3 Common issues for Resilient floors

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Split
Open seams
Lifted seams

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19
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5 Common issues for Ceramic/Tile floors

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Loose
Grout missing
Cracked/Broken
Worn
Stains

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20
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What is a control joint on a concrete slab?

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Cuts in the concrete slab to provide stress concentration point, so that if the slab cracks, it will crack there

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21
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Where is rot most likely to occur on a wood frame flooring system?

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Around plumbing fixtures, especially toilets

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22
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Subfloor thickness may be determined by:

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Lifting a floor register

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23
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3 Characteristics of good floors

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Level
Smooth
Durable

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24
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5 Common Wall finish materials

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Plaster/Drywall
Wood plank/Panelling
Masonry/Concrete
Fiber-cement panelling
Magnesium oxide wallboard

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25
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Bathroom walls should be have non-absorbent finishes from the floor level to a minimum of ______ high

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6 Feet

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26
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What is a party wall? Location, Function, and Materials?

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Located between attached dwelling units, act as a sound and fire separation. Masonry block and wood frame with drywall commonly used

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27
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4 Features of Drywall/Plaster

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1) Durable
2) Chemically inert
3) Fire resistant
4) Inexpensive

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28
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4 Common issues with all walls

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Water damage
Cracks
Mechanical damage
Inappropriate finishes in wet areas

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29
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5 Common issues with Plaster/Drywall on walls

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1) Bulging, Loose or Missing
2) Shadow effect
3) Crumbling or Powdery
4) Nail Pops
5) Poor Joints

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30
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4 Common issues with Wood wall and ceiling finishes

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1) Rot
2) Cracked, Split, Broken
3) Buckled
4) Loose

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31
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2 Common issues with Party walls

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1) Not continuous
2) Ice dams

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32
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2 Common issues with Garage wall

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1) Not fireproof
2) Not gas-fit

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33
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Implication for each wall problem
1. Water damage
2. Cracks
3. Mechanical damage
4. Inappropriate finish in wet area
5. Bulging, Loose, Missing
6. Shadow effect
7. Crumbling/Powdery
8. Nail Pops
9. Poor joints
10. Rot/Cracked/Split/Buckled wood
11. Not continuous party wall
12. Ice dams
13. Not gas tight

A
  1. cosmetic/ structural
  2. decorating issue/structural movement or settling
  3. minor repair/localized
  4. stain or deterioration on absorbent finish/mold and mildew growth
  5. cosmetic/safety issue
  6. cosmetic
  7. if ongoing problem investigate
  8. cosmetic
  9. cosmetic
  10. cosmetic/look for moisture damage
  11. fire spread
  12. moisture damage to roof structure
  13. exhaust fume enters from garage
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34
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2 inspection strategies for ceiling

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1) Shine flashlight along ceiling
2) Lift tiles on suspended ceilings

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35
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4 common materials for ceiling finish

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1) Plaster/Drywall
2) Wood/Hardboard/Plywood
3) Fiber-cement/Concrete
4) Acoustic/Suspended Tile

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36
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4 common issues with all Ceilings

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1) Water damage
2) Cracked, Loose, Missing
3) Mechanical damage
4) Poor lighting

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37
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6 Common issues with Drywall ceiling

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1) Shadow effect
2) Crumbling or Powdery
3) Nail Pops
4) Poor drywall joints
5) Sag
6) Textured ceilings in wet areas

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38
Q

1 common issue with metal ceiling

A

Rust

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39
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Implications for the following ceiling finish issues
1. Water damage
2. Cracked, loose, missing ceiling
3. Mechanical damage
4. Poor lighting
5. Shadow effect
6. Crumbling or Powdery
7. Nail Pops
8. Poor drywall joints
9. Sagging
10. Textured ceilings in wet area
11. Rust

A
  1. Cosmetic/Structural
  2. Cosmetic/Mechanical damage
  3. Minor repair/Localized
  4. Safety hazard
  5. Cosmetic
  6. If ongoing, needs investigation
  7. Cosmetic
  8. Cosmetic
  9. Structural damage
  10. Cosmetic
  11. Cosmetic/Safety hazard
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40
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What are some causes for sagging ceilings?

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  • Wide spacing of roof trusses
  • Drywall too thin
  • Winter construction (drywall absorbs condensation from the house being heated, but no insulation in the attic yet)
  • Textured ceilings sprayed with too much moisture can appear to be uneven (sagging)
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41
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3 Functions of Ceilings

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1) Decorative
2) Supports air/vapor barriers and insulation
3) Provide rigidity to the roof structure

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42
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Hallways and Stairs should have what kind of lighting system?

A

A Three-way lighting

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43
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A stairway with more than ____ threads or ______ risers should have light switches at both top and bottom

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3
4

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44
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List 2 functions of Trims on the interior of homes

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1) Cover joints at changes in materials and direction
2) Protect walls

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45
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7 components/kinds of trims

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1) Baseboard
2) Quarter Rounds
3) Plate Rails
4) Chair Rails
5) Door Casing
6) Window Casing
7) Cornice Moldings

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46
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7 common materials for Countertop

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1) Plastic laminate
2) Marble
3) Granite
4) Wood
5) Synthetic marble
6) Stainless steel
7) Ceramic tile

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47
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5 common issues with Interior Trim

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1) Missing
2) Water damage, Stained
3) Rot
4) Loose/Poor fit
5) Mechanical damage, Cracked

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48
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8 common issues with Countertops

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1) Top loose
2) Loose or missing pieces
3) Burnt, Cut, Worn
4) Mechanical damage
5) Stained
6) Metal rusted
7) Ceramic grout or tiles missing/loose
8) Substrate rotten

49
Q

12 common issues with Cabinets

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1) Water damage
2) Rot, Stained, Worn
3) Mechanical damage
4) Broken glass
5) Defective Hardware
6) Stiff or Inoperable
7) Not well secured to a wall
8) Door or drawers missing/loose
9) Other pieces missing/loose
10) Shelves not well supported
11) Rust
12) Insufficient combustible clearance (min 30 inches)

50
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The width of the place your foot steps on is called:

A

Tread Width/Depth ( =run + nosing)

51
Q

The Height between steps is called:

A

Rise

52
Q

The horizontal offset between steps is called:

A

Run

53
Q

The supports for the treads is called:

A

Stringer

54
Q

A tread that tapers to a point is called:

A

Winder

55
Q

A railing to prevent you falling into a stairwell or off an open stairway is called:

A

Guardrail

56
Q

The vertical spindles on a guardrail/handrail are called:

A

Baluster

57
Q

3 common materials for Stairs?

A

Wood
Metal
Concrete
** NEVER WAFERBOARD (합판) **

58
Q

Stairwell Width should be:

A

34 - 36 inches

59
Q

Stairwell Headroom should be:

A

6’6” - 6’8”

60
Q

Tread width for curved stair should be:

A

9 inches

61
Q

Maximum rise should be:

A

8 inches

62
Q

Minimum stair tread width should be:

A

9.25 inches

63
Q

Sets of winders per staircase should be:

A

1

64
Q

Handrail height should be:

A

34 - 38 inches

65
Q

Guardrail height should be:

A

36 inches

66
Q

2 common issues for all stairs

A

1) Rot/Water damage
2) Mechanical damage

67
Q

10 common issues for treads

A

1) Too thin
2) Excessive rise
3) Not uniform
4) Excessive nosing or back slope
5) Inadequate tread slope
6) Too many winders
7) Winder angle too big
8) Worn or damaged
9) Sloped
10) Loose or poorly supported

68
Q

7 common issues for stringers

A

1) Too small
2) Excessive notching for treads
3) Too thin
4) Excessive span between stringers
5) Pulling away from wall or treads
6) Inadequately secured to header
7) Rot

69
Q

3 common issues for landings

A

1) Headroom inadequate
2) Landing missing
3) Too small

70
Q

4 common issues for handrails

A

1) Missing
2) Hard to grasp
3) Loose or damaged
4) Too low/high

71
Q

2 common issues for guardrail

A

1) Missing
2) Too low

72
Q

4 common issues for balusters

A

1) Too far apart
2) Easy to climb
3) Loose or damaged
4) Missing

73
Q

Interior stairwell with more than ______ steps require a handrail

A

3

74
Q

______ inches or higher fall potential needs a guardrail

A

24

75
Q

4 functions of a window

A

1) Light
2) Ventilation
3) Architectural appeal
4) Egress

76
Q

5 common materials for window frames

A

1) Wood
2) Vinyl
3) Aluminum
4) Fiberglass
5) Metal

77
Q

5 common materials for sashes

A

1) Wood
2) Vinyl
3) Aluminum
4) Fiberglass
5) Metal

78
Q

8 common types of windows

A

1) Single hung
2) Double hung
3) Slideres
4) Awning
5) Hopper
6) Casement
7) Fixed
8) Jalousie

79
Q

5 components of windows

A

1) Sash
2) Muntin
3) Mullion
4) Frame
5) Thermal break

80
Q

4 common materials for muntin are:

A

1) Wood
2) Vinyl
3) Brass
4) Lead

81
Q

3 common window glazing materials are:

A

1) Conventional glass
2) Laminated glass
3) Tampered glass

82
Q

Glazing material for skylights?

A

Acrylic

83
Q

T or F
Low-E glass traps heat in the home in winter and keeps heat out in the summer

A

True

84
Q

T of F
Gas-filled glass is more energy efficient than conventional double paned

A

True

85
Q

2 common issues with all windows

A

1) Leaks (air/water)
2) Lintels sagging/missing

86
Q

6 common issues with window frames

A

1) Rot
2) Rusted
3) Racked (structural movement)
4) Deformed (overfoaming)
5) Installed backwards
6) Drain holes blocked/missing

87
Q

2 common issues with exterior drip caps

A

1) Missing
2) Ineffective

88
Q

What is the implication of missing or ineffective exterior drip caps?

A

Water leakage into the wall and window system

89
Q

10 common issues with exterior window trims

A

1) Missing
2) Rot
3) Rust
4) Damaged, Cracked, Loose
5) Sills with reversed slope
6) Sill projection inadequate
7) Drip edge missing
8) Glazing compound cracked, missing, loose, deteriorated
9) Caulking/Flashing missing, loose, rusted, incomplete
10) Paint or stain needed

90
Q

8 common issues with sash

A

1) Rot
2) rust
3) Inoperable
4) Stiff
5) Sashes won’t stay open
6) Sash coming apart
7) Loose fit
8) Weather stripping missing or ineffective

91
Q

6 common issues with interior window trim

A

1) Rot
2) Rust
3) Missing
4) Cracked
5) Loose
6) Poor fit

92
Q

6 common issues with window glass

A

1) Broken
2) Cracked
3) Loose
4) Missing
5) Lost seal
6) Excess condensation

93
Q

5 common issues with window hardware

A

1) Rust
2) Broken
3) Missing
4) Loose
5) Inoperable

94
Q

Window sill should be at least _____ off the ground/stair landing

A

36 inches

95
Q

Optimum air space between the window panes is __________

A

5/8 inches

96
Q

Heat loss and condensation around the perimeter is called:

A

Edge effect

97
Q

Requirements for an egress window

Minimum _______ either direction
Maximum sill height __________
Minimum total area of __________

A

15 inches
40 inches
3.8 sq ft

98
Q

You find more air leaks at __________ windows and more condensation with _______ windows

A

Sashless sliders
Metal

99
Q

What is a new term for “broken sash cord”?

A

Broken spring

100
Q

5 functions of exterior doors

A

1) Entry and Exit
2) Security
3) Privacy
4) Weather-tight
5) Gas-proof if connected to garage

101
Q

4 functions of interior doors

A

1) Passage between rooms
2) Privacy
3) Sound protection
4) Fire and Smoke protection

102
Q

4 common materials for doors

A

1) Wood
2) Vinyl
3) Metal
4) Hardboard (indoor only)

103
Q

4 common types of door surface

A

1) Flush
2) Paneled
3) Louvered
4) Glazed

104
Q

4 common types of doors

A

1) Hinged
2) Sliding
3) Pocket
4) Bi-fold

105
Q

R-value of the following

Wood door
Insulated metal door

A

R2
R14

106
Q

5 common issues with garage doors

A

1) Not self-closing
2) Not fire-rated or exterior type
3) Not weather-stripped
4) Opens into bedroom
5) No 6” step down into the garage

107
Q

T or F
An insulated door should have a storm door

A

False - too much heat between doors

108
Q

T or F
An out of square door indicates a structural issue

A

False

109
Q

2 sources of wet basement problems

A

1) Surface water
2) Ground water

110
Q

3 contributing factors to ground water

A

1) Soil type
2) Depth of foundation
3) Height of water table

111
Q

6 implications of wet basement

A

1) Nuisance
2) Odor, Molds
3) Damaged interior finishes and furnishing
4) Structural deterioration
5) Electrical shock/Fire hazard
6) Damaged insulation

112
Q

Clues for wet basement/crawlspace

A
  1. Water or dampness on walls or floor
  2. Efflorescence on walls or floor
  3. Rot, stains or water marks on walls, doors, windows, basement stairs
  4. Rust at baseboard nails, carpet tack strips, columns, appliances
  5. Odors, mold, mildew
  6. Rot
  7. Loose floor tiles
  8. Damaged basement storage
  9. Storage off floor
  10. Wall patches
  11. Floor patches
  12. Trough or trench around floor perimeter
  13. Sump pumps operating continuously
  14. Full sump
  15. Two spare sump pumps
  16. Auxiliary electric supply for pump
  17. High water alarm on sump
  18. Crumbling plaster, drywall or masonry
  19. Peeling paint
  20. Wall cracks with stains
  21. Recent excavation
  22. Evidence of drainage membrane
  23. New damp-proofing
  24. Dehumidifier running constantly
113
Q

4 corrective actions for wet basement

A

1) Control surface water
2) Patch cracks
3) Interior drainage system (sump pump)
4) Exterior excavation and damp-proofing

114
Q

T or F
Foundational cracks are mostly found around windows

A

True

115
Q

List 4 other water sources that can fool you

A

1) Leaking plumbing fixtures
2) Leaks from hot water heating system
3) Siding leaks
4) Sewer backup

116
Q

T of F

You can predict the severity and frequency of wet basement

A

False

117
Q

T of F

Truss Uplifting causes a significant structural damage

A

False - cosmetic

118
Q

4 Features of Plaster/Drywall wall finish

A

1) Durable
2) Chemically inert
3) Inexpensive
4) Fire resistant

119
Q

Areas to inspect during Interior inspection

A
  • Walls, Ceiling, Floors
  • Plumbing, Heating, Electrical
  • Doors, Windows
  • Steps, Stairs, Railings
  • Counters, Cabinets
  • Garage Walls

Insulation (12 decks)

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