2618 RUCKER AVE 2018-01-01 MF Import

, �,: Engine�r's Incpection ol the Property Loc2led at 2678 and 2626 Rucker q,��nue, 6vereY, VJasliingion F"�r � ; WO00-DESTROYING ORGANISMS: If, in the course o! accomplishing the stated purpose of this inspection, we find the presence ol wood•destroying organisms, including insects or decay fungus, or of conditions conducive to their presence, or of damage by such orga�isms, we Will note them in the report. This is a part of the overail evaluation of the structure. However, this is not an InspeCtion for the Presence oF Pests as defined by the Washington State Deparlment ot AgriCulture (WSDA). if such an Inspection is desired, or if this report notes the presence of pests, conducive conditions, or damage, then a ,eparate WSDA-defined Wood Destroying Organism Inspection should be obtained. WOOD-DESTROYING INSECTS: In this region, the common wood- destroying insects are carpenter a�ts, damp-wood termite�, subterranean termites, and certain beetles (usually anobiidaE) commonly called powder-posl beetles. 'ihere are places where these insects can infest a structure and remain undetected through the most diiigent inspection. Some can be inactive at certain times, thus avoiding detection, and then can be extremely sctive at other times, msking their presence obvious. A new infestation can also occur quite rapidly. It is noteworthy that ants Seldom cause significant structural damage, although they are often attracted by dampness and decayed wood. I(you see more than a few of one kind oi insect in the building, it could indicate an infestation and professional extermination should be considered. Periotlic protessianai inspection is also a good idea We strongly recommend that multipie bids be obtained for any extermination. ROOF RUNOFF WA7ER: Runofl water from the deck roof is ur.conirolled. 'fhis can contribute to ponding of water near the building and to moisture or water penetration of areas of the building which are.near or below outside ground I�aei. It is always safer to have a good system for the control of this water. The best systems lead it to a safe, legal, daylight outtall. WAl'ER PENETRA710N OF UNDERF�OOR CRAWL SPACE: I found no visual evidence oi water penetration ot the underfloor crawl space. Although the lack of visual evidence is the _ best.lndicator available, it is not conclusive proof that there will be no futdre wat�rtir'� ` '" "` " - - w .__�g2CQQSS1Y4:moisture penetration. �_,.. �_ .�.... _.:.._�_ _ :_�. SPECIAL INSPECTION LIMITATION: This inspection was periormed in dry weather, Obviously, there is a greater chance of missing a significant drainage problem when an inspeCtion is periorm�d in dry weather than there is when it is periormed in wet weather. OCCasiondlly, a drzinage problem leaves little or no trace of its existence. It is rare, but it does occur, that evidence of a problem is deliberately removed or hidden. SPECIAL INSPECTION LIMITATION: Because ot the unusually large concentration oi stored items in places, some abnormal restrictions were placed on the inspection. SPECIAL INSPECTION �IMI7ATION: I did not have access to all portiens of the crawl space due to the excessive amount oi stored material. It is important that all areas be inspected.