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NEW CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
What are New Construction
Inspections?
Construction Monitoring Inspections For
Quality Control Purposes.
Why Is There A Dramatic
Increase In Builders, Realtors & Future Homeowners Requesting This
Service?
 Consolidation
Of Builders
Baby
boomers – substantial increase in residential construction in the
last 10 years
More
emphasis on speed today, less on quality
New
untested products/products failure
Increased
class action suits
Limited
supply of qualified contractors
Disposable
Society – product life expectancies
Home
Depot/Homeowner Maintenance
Common Defects and Premature
Failures
Termite
Treatments – Watered Down
Stucco
Applications
Composite
Siding
Shower
/ Tub Enclosure Walls
Envelope
Sealants
Roof
Flashings
Roof
Systems
Disposable
Society / Product Life Expectancies
Moisture
Intrusion
Mold
Improper
Grading
What’s Happening In Your
Market?
The
Builders Dilemma?
Internet
– More Educated Home Buyers
Increased
Competition Between Builders
Limited
Supply of Reputable Contractors
Lower
Quality
Newer
Less Proven Products
Consolidation
of the Building Industry
Virgin
Lands Being Developed
Higher
Impact Fees
Environmental
Issues
National Increase in Maintenance
Expenditure
Per Household
Insufficient
Paint Coverage
Poor
Quality Sealants
Poorly
Installed Rainwater Diversion Systems and Details
Yard
Watering/Sprinkler Systems Installed too Close to the Building Shell
Improperly
Installed Roofing Systems and Flashings
Improperly
Installed Stucco
Watered
Down Termite Treatments
Leaking
Windows
Missing
Flashings
Missing
/ Inadequate Roof Ventilation
Under
Sized Air Conditioning and Duct System
Slab
Leakage I
Incorrect
window flashing or sealants.
Premature failure led to moisture intrusion, decay
and mold.
This home is only 18 months old.
Premature failure of complete roof system due to
improper
application and installation. This roof is only 10 years old and
needs replacing. The life of this roof is normally 25 years.
Slab
Inspection
Frame
Inspection
Final
Punch Out Inspection
End
of One Year Warranty
The
4 Phases = Total Construction Monitoring
Timing
Is Everything!
What Do We Look At:
Permit
Board
Plans
/ Truss Engineering Documents
Sample
Measure Checks
Thickness
Of Concrete
Proper
Grade
Location
Of Plumbing Fixtures, Visible Falls and Slopes
Size
And Pitch Of Drain Lines
Termite
Certification
Moisture
Barrier Installation
Slab
Layout Per Approved Plans
Special
Design Features
Building
Orientation
Formwork
Installation / Support
What Do We Look For During
Our Frame Inspection?
Truss
Engineering and Design Drawings
Truss
Installation and Uplift Requirements
Structural
Sheathing and Nail Pattern
Structural
Framework and Installation
Beam
and Column Installation
Strapping
and Anchors
Frame
& Truss Damage / Repairs
Window
Openings and Header Details
Specific
Construction Details
Flashing
Details
First
Fix Electrics
First
Fix Plumbing
First
Fix Mechanical
Frame
Layout
Brick
Veneer Support
Nail
Protection For Piping and Cables
Drywall
Blocking Installation
Sample
Measure Checks
Electrical
Ground Connections
Interference
With Original Termite Treatment
Special
Features- Pre Drywall, Such As Large Cabinets,
Arches,
Etc.
Blocking
Pieces For Drywall And Cabinets
Lath
Installation
Window
Sealants
What Do We Do In Our Final Punch
Out Inspection?
Exterior Envelope Inspection
Exterior
Sealants
Flashings
Details
Roof
Covering And Details
Finish
Coatings And Coverage, Such As Paint Film Thickness
Hidden
Edge Finishes – Such As Bottom Of Siding and Trim
Sill
Slopes And Sealants
Stucco
Finish
Grade
Clearance
Window
And Door Installation
Brick
Installation
Attic
Ventilation and Insulation
Water
Supply And Drainage Systems
Heat
And Cool Examination
Electrical
Fixture And Outlet Testing
Appliance
Testing
Interior
Finishes
The Final Step Of The
New Construction inspection
End Of One Year Warranty Inspection
Why Is This Phase Is So
Critical?
Most
Defects Go Un-Noticed For 3-5 Years
Most
Settlement Problems Occur In First Year
Of
Construction
Prevention
Is The Best Cure
Minimize
Risk Of Future Costly Repairs
Most
Settlement Problems Occur In First Year Of Construction
Entire
Structure And Performance Of System Gets Evaluated
Disclose
Conditions Correctly By An Unbiased Professional Inspector
Disclosures
Protect The Homeowner Should Failures Occur
Down
Line And Builder Refuses To Remedy Situation
Disclose
Conditions Correctly By An Unbiased Professional Inspector
Last
Chance, Don’t Wait
Advantages of New Construction
Inspections
Less
Construction Time
Lower
Interest Payments On Construction Loans And Lower Building
Cost To Client
An
Increase In Quality Control By Sub-Contractors
Cost
Savings - Less Failed City Inspections & Call Backs
Less
Waste
Less
Stress On Superintendents
Improved
Safety Record
Less
Warranty Claims And Latent Defects
Better
Client / Contractor Relationship
Satisfied
Customers & Realtors
More
Sales!
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