2618 RUCKER AVE 2018-01-01 MF Import

� . :Il .., � . . ,� i �ii � . . . . .. .. . ' Engineer's Inspeclion ol the Property I_oCated at Page 10 2G1& 2nd 2626 Rucket l+venue, Evereti, VJashington noteworthy that ants seldom Cause significant structurai damage, although they are orien attracted by dampness and decayed wood. , If you see more ihan a few of one kind ot insect in lhe building, it could indicate an infestation and professional extermination should be considered. Periodic professional inspection is aiso a good idea. We Strongly recommend that multiple bids be obtained for any extermination. In this building, I would expect to find evidence oi in:sect iniestation in the concealed areas of the structure where there has been an ongoing water leak into the iirst tloor kitchen area. ROOF RUNOFF WATER: Runoft water from the root is uncontrolled. This can contribute to ponding of water near the building and to moisture or water penetration of areas ot the building whiCh are near or below outside ground Ievel. It is always safer to have a good system tor the conlrol o} this water. The best systems lead it to a saTe, legal, daylight outlall. WATER OR MOISTURE PENETRATION OF BASEMEN7: I used a moistun� meter to check the concrete floor slab tor excessive moisture content. It snowed only a normal mo�sture content. 1 also found no visual evidence of water penetration or of excessive moisture penetration. Aithough thess are the best indicators available, they are not conclusive proof that there will be no tuture water or excessive moisture penetration. SPECIAL INSPECTION LIMITATION: 7his inspection was performed in dry weather. � Obviously, thefe is a greater chance of missing a signiflcant drainage problem when an inspection is per(ormed in dry weather than there is when it is peAormed in wet weather. Occasionally, a drainage problem leaves lirile or no trace ot its existence. It is rare, but it • does oCCur, that evidence of a problem is deliberately removed or hidden. SPECIAL I�!SPECTION LIMITA710N: The basement finish coneeaied portions of the tou�datfon. , ��' ._ con.r.�ni„waa�CTIONUMITATION: Decause of the unusually-large�cdtitl21t11�l1��—��" ' items in piaces, some abnormal restrictions were placed on the inspection. This was especially true in the upper apartment where there was an excessive amount of trash and debrls in the living area. SPECIAL IN5PECTION LIMI7ATION: I did not have access to much ot ihe iloor�and wall areas of the upper apartment. It is importar.t that all areas be inspected. Builtlina 2626 ROOF COVER: The roof of the main portion of the building is covered with what appears to be torcn-down roofing. This is a relatively new type of material, and the long term durabiiity is somewhat unCertain. Generally, ii it is well applied, I would expect it to be better than that ot buiit-up roof coverings, which have been used for many years. Of course, like any oth¢r roof Covering, the installation can be improper and can cause eariy tailure. Many possible