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Home My WebLink About06080194 Correspondence b.) The aSB at the following locations had suspect black staining that was likely visible fungal growth: Under the Library east triplex window Under the Family Room south wall west window Under the Garage east wall north and south windows Under the Laundry Room south window The Family Room southwest corner lower brick invasive The Chimney Chase upper and lower brick invasives c.) The "Z" flashing was not fully extended on the frieze board at the northeast and southwest corners of the residence and the Chimney Chase northeast corner. The areas appear to be well caulked and painted and there is no evidence of water intrusion. d.) There was brick discoloration evident on the Chimney Chase east face at the time of the investigation. e.) The seal at the electrical meter box had deteriorated. The wood blocks behind the electrical meter box had deteriorated. f.) Trinity did not construct the wood deck. The wood deck was attached to the residence. There was no fungal growth noted on the interior of the residence. There was suspect fungal growth noted on the exterior of the residence during the investigation. American Window Company manufactured the windows on the residence. Following is a list of the Engineer's recommendations for remediation of this house: I. Bedroom No.3 a,b.) No action is required at this time. 2. Bedroom No.2 a.) No action is required at this time. 3. Hallway Bathroom (2nd floor) a.) No action is required at this time. 4. Bedroom No.4 a.) No action is required at this time. 5. Master Suite a.) Perform an invasive visual inspection ofthe drywall. !fwater intrusion damaged drywall is encountered, remediate all water damaged building materials pursuant to current protocol. b.) No action is required at this time. c.) Perform an invasive visual inspection of the drywall. If water intrusion damaged drywall is encountered, remediate all water damaged building materials pursuant to current protocol. 5 d.) Perform an invasive visual inspection of the drywall. Ifwater intrusion damaged drywall is encountered, remediate all water damaged building materials pursuant to current protocol. Perform an invasive visual inspection of the Chimney Chase flashing. If the Chimney Chase is not flashed properly or constructed properly, remediate pursuant to current protocol. Perform a visual inspection of the Chimney Cap. If the Chimney Cap is not installed correctly, remediate pursuant to current protocol. 6. Master Bathroom a.) No action is required at this time. 7. Master Closet a.) No action is required at this time. 8. Foyer a.) No action is required at this time. 9. Living Room a.) Evaluate the window for sources of water intrusion. If water intrusion is encountered, remediate the window pursuant to current window water intrusion procedures. b.) Perform an invasive visual inspection of the drywall. Ifwater intrusion damaged drywall is encountered, remediate all water damaged building materials pursuant to current protocol. c.) No action is required at this time. d.) Perform an invasive visual inspection of the drywall. Ifwater intrusion damaged drywall is encountered, remediate all water damaged building materials pursuant to current protocol. 10. Dining Room a.) No action is required at this time. b.) Evaluate the window for sources of water intrusion. If water intrusion is encountered, remediate the window pursuant to current window water intrusion procedures. Perform an invasive visual inspection of the drywall. Ifwater intrusion damaged drywall is encountered, remediate all water damaged building materials pursuant to current protocol. I I. Kitchen a.) No action is required at this time. 12. Nook a.) No action is required at this time. 6 13. Family Room a.) Perform an invasive visual inspection of the drywall. If water intrusion damaged drywall is encountered, remediate all water damaged building materials pursuant to current protocol. b,c.) No action is required at this time. d.) Perform an invasive visual inspection of the drywall. If water intrusion damaged drywall is encountered, remediate all water damaged building materials pursuant to current protocol. Perform an invasive visual inspection of the Chimney Chase flashing. If the Chimney Chase is not flashed properly or constructed properly, remediate pursuant to current protocol. Perform a visual inspection of the Chimney Cap. If the Chimney Cap is not installed correctly, remediate pursuant to current protocol. e,f.) No action is required at this time. 14. Laundry Room a.) No action is required at this time. 15. Half Bathroom (1st floor) a.) No action is required at this time. 16. Library a.) No action is required at this time. 17. Basement a.) Perform an invasive visual inspection of the Chimney Chase flashing. If the Chimney Chase is not flashed properly or constructed properly, remediate pursuant to current protocol. Perform a visual inspection of the Chimney Cap. If the Chimney Cap is not installed correctly, remediate pursuant to current protocol. 18. Garage a.) Evaluate the door for sources of water intrusion. Ifwater intrusion is encountered, remediate the door pursuant to current door water intrusion procedures. Perform an invasive visual inspection ofthe drywall behind the base molding and vertical trim at the hinge side jamb,leg ofthe Garage Pedestrian door. If water intrusion is evident, remediate pursuant to current door water intrusion procedures. lfno water intrusion is encountered and/or the damage is found to be from a lack of proper door maintenance, then no further action is required at this time. Proper door maintenance is a Homeowner maintenance issue not,a water intrusion issue. Install proper support under the threshold. b.) Evaluate the window for sources ofwater intrusion. If water intrusion is encountered, remediate the window pursuant to current window water intrusion procedures. c.) No action is required at this time. 7 19. Exterior a.) Open all the existing weep holes in un-remediated brick walls. Install a drainage mat in all weep holes. Replace the brick windowsills pursuant to current protocol. b.) Remove the brick surrounding the damaged OSB, remediate all damaged OSB, and install new brick and flashing pursuant to current protocol at the following locations: Under the Library east triplex window Under the Family Room south wall west window Under the Garage east wall north and south windows Under the Laundry Room south window The Family Room southwest corner lower brick invasive The Chimney Chase upper and lower brick invasives c.) No action is required at this time. d.) During the remediation, perform two invasive brick visual inspections of the Chimney Chase east face. If necessary, remove the brick surrounding any damaged OSB, remediate all damaged OSB, and install new brick and flashing pursuant to current protocol. e.) Seal the perimeter ofthe electrical meter box. Replace the wood blocks with treated wood blocks. f.) No action is required at this time. 20. Miscellaneous a.) All downspouts should be extended to terminate at least six feet from the foundation. This is an owner responsibility. b.) The owner should make surethat any spray irrigation heads are kept away from the foundation walls. c.) The owner should not allow downspouts to discharge into landscape areas adjacent to the structure. d.) The gutters need to be evaluated for size, slope, and downspout placement. The house is a Category Number 2 Intervention under the Brick Water Intrusion Protocol. Proper drainage away from the structure is very important. If water is continually allowed to stand around the foundation the underlying soils can become saturated and weaken. This could allow unwanted differential settlement of the structure. The previous comments are prepared based on the assumption that proper maintenance will be followed to protect this structure. This includes as a minimum, keeping gutters and downspouts clean and keeping water away from the foundation. 8 If you have any questions, please feel free to call. Very truly yours, TRIAD ASSOCIATES, INe. Engineering * Architecture -t:i-...~~ Thomas M. Schubert, P.E. TMS/dep 9 89/22/2884 16:16 te 'c:l "1'c:l.LCJ. 3178857866 CAIN COMPANIES ~ ~ W 0. ~ l.J ...J 0::. L... c: u.J 0 ...J ..J ~ < < f- 1- G I.lJ LoJ ~ :;:= L.J UJ :!: 0 u u :: ~ ~ < 0:: ~ 0:: <l; < L.J d d ~ 'co 0:: ~ < W :z: CO .. N ~ >- U ~;= rr 00:: EO (1)< CO UJ <W 0:: ~:z: c;: . , ...... N ...... 'S~:3c:JS 'N\fV'i 33S S31~'If^ PAGE 82/82 -l <( I- LU o LU U <( -l 0.. W (Y c;: ~