2618 RUCKER AVE 2018-01-01 MF Import

� . . : :i.':.b-, I-i�'i.iil .. , . , , . . , � � : Engineer', Inspection of the f'roperty Located at �a9" ° 261 t3 and 26?_6 Rucker Avenue, Everett, YJashinqion WOOD DECAY: 7he decay ot wood is caused by tungi that break down the celluiose fibers in the wood. The spores ot the fungi are ubiquitous and wili aiways ilourish under the right conditions. The ideal conditions are moderate temperatures and a moisture content of+he wood greater than about 25 percent oi saturation. 'i7ie miid temperatures and moist weather of the Pacific Northwest contribute to the presence ot these ideal conditions in buildings. In our inspections, we look tor signs of decay and we probe accessible areas where we suspect decay. We also evaluate the buiiding in relation to conditions that tend to elevate the moisture content of wooden components. We believe that we find, or warn of the probable existence of, well over 95 percent ot significant structural decay in buildings. However, decay is often in conCealed areas oi the structur2. That, and normal human limitations, mean that any inspector will occasionally fail in this ettort. It is exhemely important to note that, wherever decay is found, there is a signiticant risk that the decay found is ^the tip of the iceberg:' A fuil evaluation oi decay usually involves opening concealed poRions of the sttucture, which is beyond the scope of lhis inspection. Also, because decay can progress very• rapidly, any condition causing it should be corrected as quickly as possible. Whenever you are informed ot decay in any structure, or have reason to suspect it, it is oritical that it be fully investigated and that the causes be corrected wilhout delay. You should never purchase any building without fully investigating all known or suspected a�eas of decay. In addition to, or as noted elsewhere in this report, I found wood decay in the following locatfons: In portiOns of the soN�ts under the overhanging eaves. In the bottom of the rear stairs, In the treads of the rear stairs. , _. . . - _.—,,w,,,: .. ,;; ,.,._.� =--�,.':"'.�'�:. -_ < . _.. ._ . ....__�._.__�. .... ___. In poRions oi the iloor decking of the front porch. In the floor joist oi the side walkway. In relatively Small portions of the tloor support beams of the front porch'. � In the posts support�ng the side walkway. WOOD-GESTROYING INSECTS: In this regien, the common wood- destroying insects are carpenter ants, damp-wood termites, subterranean termites, and certain beetles (usually anobiidae) commonly calied powder-post beetles. 7here are places where ihese insects can infest a structure and remain undefected through lhe most diligent inspection. Some can be inactive at ceAain times, thus avoiding detection, and ihen can be eMremeiy aclive al other times, making their presence obvious. A new infestation can also occur quite rapidly. It is