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Exterior Grounds
What you as a home inspector should know about the Exterior Grounds
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What 3 items should a home inspector observe and report on? | 1) Building perimeter for grading and water drainage direction 2) Trees & Vegetation 3) Walkways, steps, driveways, patios, & retaining walls |
| What 3 items are a home inspector NOT required to observe and report on | 1) Fences & Privacy Walls 2) Condition/Health of Vegetation 3) Recreational Facilities ** Pools require a different certification other than Home Inspection) |
| When inspecting the Exterior Grounds of a house, pay close attention to the ________ & landscaping around the foundation need to be considered | Grading |
| Improper or ________ grading and landscaping around the house may impact the functionality of the foundation of the house | Negative |
| The functionality of grading & landscaping is to... | Drain rain water away from the house and separate the backfill away from the house |
| Provide the general Grading Ratio | 1' for every 10' OR 1' for every 12' |
| What are two considerations when observing trees, shrubs, and other vegetation near/around the foundation of a house? | 1) They look for moisture to grow. Look for drainage tiles (weepers) around the base of the foundation 2) Where the limbs of the trees end & where the root system of the tree ends |
| What is the only reason an inspector needs to observe a retaining wall? | If there is a failure of the wall this may impact the houses' building structure Areas to check - driveway, near a pool, side or back of the house |
| Name the key design characteristic for a Retaining Wall | The drainage pipe (at the base of the wall) |
| What is the purpose of a Draining Pipe | Collect the water against the wall and drains the water away from the wall rather than creating hydro-static force (pressure) against the wall |
| As a home inspector we are NOT inspecting the deck/porch to... | Determine the structure satisfies the areas of municipal codes & standards **Do not mention codes during all phases of home inspection |
| Name the 7 common areas when inspecting decks and porches | 1) Footers 2) Posts 3) Ledger Board 4) Joists & Beams 5) Stairs 6) Handrail/Guardrail & Balusters 7) Decking (Plank Boards) |
| What is the main function for Footers & Posts on a Deck System? | To provide structural support of the Decking System ** Use comparison method when inspecting. Find your baseline to compare the rest of the Footers & Posts |
| What is the function of a Ledger Board? | To attach & secure the Decking System to the house ** Notate - Material Type used, How is it attached to the structure, cracking or separation present, flashing, were lag bolts used (correct fastener type)? |
| What is the function of the Joists & Beams? | Structurally secure the Decking System for live and dead loads Notate - How are they attached, rotted, span, sparing between joists, where is the beam resting, how are they attached, centered? |
| What is the function of a Stair Assembly? | Allows people to enter & leave the Decking System ** Notate- Supports, span, level, what fasteners were used? |
| What is the function of a Guardrail/Railing? | To ensure no one falls off of the Decking System ** Notate - Loose, at least 36" tall (Ava's Law), are there gaps along the meter joints? |
| What is the function of Balusters? | To support the Guardrail/Railing & ensure people (mainly kids) do not fall off ** Notate: At least 4" apart, missing pieces, loose/wobbly? |
| What is the function of Decking (Plank Boards) | Allows people to walk on the deck and secures the overall structure ** Notate - Material Type, rotted or missing boards, curling or bending present? |
| What is the function of a Handrail? | Prevents the user of the Decking System from falling by having something they can grasp on to, to maintain balance **Notate - Loose, missing pieces, is it graspable? |
| List off the 6 photos a home inspectors should take of a Deck/Porch | 1) Overall structure 2) Ledger Board & Fastener Type 3) Joist Hangers, Joists, & Beams 4) Footers & Posts 5) Stair Assembly 6) Handrail, Guardrail, & Decking (Plank Boards) |
| The purpose for the basement window is to allow ________ into below grade room which would otherwise require artificial lighting | Sunlight |
| A single lane driveway is ________ wide & a double lane driveway is 20' wide | 10' |
| The width of a walkway/pathway ranges from ________ & 4' | 3' |
| When inspecting driveways, walkways, or patios - What questions should be consider as home inspectors? | 1) Material Type used 2) Condition 3) Present Tripping Hazards 4) Depressions that will allow water to freeze in colder weather 5) Cracks that could lead to further deterioration |
| What are the 6 minimum Wire Heights (clearance) when inspecting Exterior Grounds ? | Road - 18' Driveway - 12' Sidewalk - 10' Flat Roof - 8'-10' Ridge of House - 3' Pool - 22.5' & 10' from the sides |
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normandesch