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Home My WebLink AboutENGINEER REPORT 3762 CINDERELLA ST.TIFFah 16 09 11155a � IE VCi _ G„ ^10(7 p.l I ��titi'� CHIPMAN ENGINEERS z 2019 UNION GROVE ROAD LENOIR, NC 20645 T=L 0003354921 FAX 0207261664 nD0o Icaum. <imrwm cam TO: O ('ze)ws -5962 DATE: z -I (IS -Oct FROM: 1Ce ( )inky'c PAGES: Cn RE: LhVneer,f RfN -A dmkvSke- T heFe �Si5 ;7'm vicfnJ � inn +r��-W 14w'� yd.: rwea�. Criterions - Chipman Engineers evaluates miring buildings and other facilities for buyers, owners, lenders and insurers. We have been serving western North Carolina, including Asheville, Hickory, Charlotte and Winston-Salem, since 1979. Criterdum - Chipman Engineers is a kRI owned affiliate of Criterion Engioun, a mustum al organization of professional engineers and architects fended in 1957. Clients are saved nationwide by over 130 professional consultants in mom than 65 offices, including 6 offices in the Carolinas. The leading conswMion tradejoumal 5nameaina New ;Record has named Critetium Engineers among its "Top 500 Design Arms" since 1993. Our association with Crtrom Engineers provides valuable resources such as comprehensive technical Support, employee training end emars and omissions insurance. Crlterinm - Chipman Engineers provides the following engineering and consulting services: Residential Services Commercial Services Home inspections; Property condition assessments, Well and septic inspections; Structural fallure analyses and imrestigattons; Synthetic stucco (EIFS) inspections and maisfure testing; Insurance claim investigations; Radon test; Wawa my claim investigations; HUD and FHA compliance inspections; Construction observation and monitoring; Building code compliance designs; Environmental assessments; Condominium reserve studies. Due diligence surveys. LICENSED m ENO1NEER3 O L'I'_Dim INSPECTIONS FAILURE OJA IS a INVamTIGN10N6 PROPERTY CONDITION PSSESMENIS STR UCT)PAL CONDIT ON SURVEYS COMMUNITY DCIRm N RESERVE STUDIES ro I n mP,lww cnosco DESIGNS � - Feb 16 OS 11:55a p. CHIPMAN ENGINEERS 2019 UNION GROVE ROAD LENOIR, NC 2%45 iEL 8003454921 Februay 16, 2009 FAX E2a7215AM4 miNp:lar.LOL-. Inm®e l uensn<nh omaNNom Ms. Charlotte Kaminske P.O. Box 433 Denver, NC 28037 Subject: The building at 3762 Cinderella Street, Clmemom NC Dear Ms. Kaminske: As you requested, I inspected the subject property on February 12, 2009. I'm glad you were able to accompany me during the inspection. I famish this report in confidence for your benefit as our client. Other persons shall not reproduce or reuse this report without our written consent, except as required by North Carolina real estate regulations. We will rot release this report to anyone else without your permission, except as required bylaw. The scope of the inspection was limited to documenting the visible existing conditions that you identified. We have used our best skili and judgment to provide an informative and :unbiased inspection a[ reasonable cost The recommendations and comments contained in this report are presented to help you make this building better, and to inform you of the important features and conditions of its constmoma. Although the structure and equipment may be satisfactory when examined, thew condition may change later. This report is rot a guarantee or warranty of the structure or equipment, or of its fitness for any particular use. This report covers only those portions of the premises that could be examined visually without excavation, removing surface materials, disassembling equipment or moving furniture and household effects. We have not made any tests, mcasurem Coos, .or calculations except as described in this report. We have not investigated for toxic materials or wastes, or examined public records regarding this property. The scope of the inspection does not assure that the property conforms to all regulations, restrictions, or building codes that may be in effect at its location. PROFESSIONAL INCIDENCE BUMNG WSPEOIONB FAIIU ANALYSIS NVLS NEOINE STPISTRUCT R,n CW I NSESMES NML CGNd TON 6JFVEYSYS CWIN]VTV LNNEBEFD N SOIFS GUIL DINC LONE C OMP-NP_HNLE DESIGNS �. G l" Feb 16 09 11:56a Description This building is a single -wide modular home with hardboard siding on the exterior and a metal roof covering. Commuctionofthemodularunitis conventional The age of the modular unit isunknown. This building is located in a rural, residential neighborhood For purposes of this report, the front of the dwelling faces to the east. Left and right are defined as standing in the front yard and facing the dwelling. The lot slopes from left to right. The building is currentlyunoccupied, but is suitable for residential purposes. The following other people were present during the inspection: Richard Russell We did not interview other people who might have specialized knowledge of this building. The plans for the construction of this building were not available. Observations I observed the following L The exterior windows, at the from of the home, are secured to the modular home through the exterior siding. It is evident that the windows were removed before the exterior siding was replaced. The windows were to- installed after the siding was replaced. p.3 -2- i t 9 40 Feb 16 09 11:56a The caulking around the wood trim of the exterior windows is cracking. This probably occurred during transport of the modular unit m its current location. We recommend removing, as much as possible, the mating caulking and replacing with new caulking to seal the joints. The existing metal roof has been covered with new metal roofing. 1x4 pT boards are Installed longitudinally a the bottom and top of the roof pitch and along the middle of the pitch. The new roof is screwed to the 1x4 boards at regular intervals. 4. The left and right gable ends, of the rood; are not sealed properly to prevent moisture intrusion. _3_ N r p.4 r Feb 16 09 11:56a The metal roof overhang is excessive along the front of the home. We recommend trimming the metal roof The metal should not overhang more than 2 Inches. Rexammendations Based on the above observations, we recommend the following. 1. Re-caulk the wood trim around the windows, as discussed above 2. Trim off the excess metal roof overhang along the front of the home. 3. Property seal both ends of the roof to prevent moisture intrusion. We did not inspect the internal structure of the roof and therefore cannot tender an opinion on the existing roof components. Our opinion is based on past experience, conditions visible at the site at the time of the inspection, and typical modular roof consnuotion. It is am opinion that, with the above improvements, this roof structure is adequate to support the required loads. Ending This inspection and report does not purport to be an investigation for toxic wastes in the building or adacent soils, hazardous materials, or a review of public records affecting this property. An environmental assessment is beyond the scopeof this inspection. The comments and recommendations in this report are not engineered plans of repair. Simple repairs should he performed in accord with our state building coda Consult a registered Professional Engineer regarding changes or improvements to the structure. P.5 i Feb 26 09 11:56a p.6 To assure safety and reliability, technicians licensed by the state of North Carolina should perform all repairs and improvements to heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical work. No credentials are required to perform most general construction work in this state. Make sure that those employed to make corrections are competent and experienced in their respective trades. The words "properly," "properly installed," and'properly detailed" used in this report mean to arrange, assemble, and fasten the appropriate materials best suited to the application in strict accord with the manufacturer's written instructions and in a manner that assures their intended strength, performance, and durability. Our state building code provides minimum requirements, but is not a manual of good construction practice. Anyone who is in doubt about the meaning of "properly" in any particular situation should consult textbooks and trade journal articles. If still in doubt, consult me. I trust that this report provides the information you need. Please telephone me if you have questions. $.. Yours tmly, z d' Kelly W. Winkler P.E. r�m r " 5- I AIJ I