2618 RUCKER AVE 2018-01-01 MF Import

Enainee,'s Inspection o( the Proper,y Loc2ted at Paae t, ?_G18 and 26=6 Rucker Avenue, �verett, Washinyton � I recommend that the wallr; bc rapaired to be properly weathcrprooted. WALLS AND CEILINGS: I made the following observations regarding the wails and ceilings: 7he walis show some cracking, but I do not considef it excessive nr�indicative ot any significant structurai deficiencies in the walls. Rather, the cracking generaliy reflects the dif�erential Settlement ot the foundation elements. There is water staining and damage to the ceilings i� a number of piaces. There is son�e risk of associated hidden slructural damage. The capacity oi the watls of this building to resist lateral loads, such as those that occur during an earthquake, ic p�,orer than average. 7UB AND SFIQWER SURROUNDS: The tub and shower surrounds in the norlh �ower and the south upper apartmentS 8re SuAaced with piastic laminate. This is a reasonably durable material that is usual�y quite eifective at keeping the water out of the structure. It is �ecessary to maintain all of the joints in a watertight condition. The surround in the south upper leve, apaRment shculd be rep!aced. I found no evidence to indicate that the condition of the surcound in the ncrth lower apartment is other than serviceable. Tne surroimd in the north upper 3partment is SuAaced with hardboard which has a waterproof covering. The waterproof aoverir,�s of such materials are easily damaged. When this happens, the material must bQ replaeed to maintain the waterproofness of the walls. I found no evidence to indicate that the condition is other than serviceabie. Water trom the shower can spiash on the window sill in the south, uFper level apartment. 7his often resuNs in water penetration and dAmage to the wall below the sill. This sill appears to be in serviceable condition, but it must be kept compietely waterproof, which can be quite diHicuit. A plastic curtain over the window can help, The tub surround in Apartment No. 2 is a wainscot of ceramic tile in serviceable condition. The wall covering above the ti;e is not waterproofed for use with a shower. • . . .. :;�-� �si�ri�r�. . , :.:--- :.i:�.r,�.c#�+hc-------- .�.�..:. �%o1vGFiETE`SLAB FCOOR: Tht concrele slab-orrgrade floor m the boilrr room is rough and ctacked. I can see that the concrete iloor in the three entryways is significantly undermined r.nd is subject to collapse. FLOUR STRUCTURE: I found the following problems with the iloor struclure: They siope more than is normal in places. This is generaily due to the differeritial se;;lement of the individua! precast piers. 1'hey squeak in places. One tioor support beam near the rear o1 ihe building is split tllrough; repair is needed.