2618 RUCKER AVE 2018-01-01 MF Import

, � ir- , - . . . . . . Engineer's InspeCtion of ihe Property Located ai f'an� a_0 2618 and 2626 Rucker Avenue, Everet;, Wzshinyton NON-STRUCTUfiAL PE5TS: An inspection for pests, other than those which cause struclurai damage, is beyond the scope of this inspeclion. When we happen to tind such pests, we include it in the report, but, because ot iheir nature, ihey often escape detection. In this building, I would expect to find cockroaches in the upper level apariment. Buildina 2626 RIGHT-OF-WAY: The access right-oi-way to the site appears to be shared with neighbors. The legal arrangements for the sharing, includi�g maintenance costs, should be investigated. FENCE: The wooden fence a�ong the north side ot the garage access area wouid be in serviceable Condition if it were replumbed and relnforced to provide adequate suppert. ASBESTOS: (See general comments on asbestos above.) The radiator heating pipes and boiler have been insulated with materiais that may contain asbestos fibers. This can be ver�ed by a testing laboratory. CHIMNEYS: The chimneys are constructed of masonry. Modern building standards require that the flues of masonry chimneys be lined with fireclay tlue tile or other approved materials. Trie flue ot these chimneys are not lined. PLAN7ER: Repair is �eeded to the loose bricks in the brick planter boxes. WINOOWS: 7hey have single glazing. Some are fixetl in place and are set in wood frames rather than in manufactured sashes; some have wood sashes. A tew have retrotit aluminum sashes. The quality is generally poorer than average. Some windows have loose glazing that wiil ailow air infiltration. I suggest that the glazing be reset in the5e windows. 7he two lowe� level picture windows show severe decay in the sills. Some show decay in the sashes. Some show deteriorated puriy thAt should be.re `� , :•��:�.u5�acked glass. Some have broken glass. Many of the sas"h cor s�are� roKPt�"------_._. ......_. ��Many+could not be opened without the use of excessive force. ENTRY DOORS: They are in serviceable condition, but all have �oose glazing that will allow Coid air infiltration. The north front door binds, the jamb is loose and some ot ttte ir�terior trim and passage lock has been removed. The doors are all poorly weatherstripped. The passage and lock hardware is functional. The door frame for the entrance to Apartment No. 2 is cracked. CLOSET 8 PASSAGE DOORS: 7hey are generally in serviceable condition. Some ot them bind to the point where they will not close. Soms of them H�ould not latch. Many of the doors had the hardware removed for refinishing of the doors. Many of +he doors tit pooriy due to ihe difierential settlement of the individual foundation piers.