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Frank V Libero, MBA BS AAS ASHIC,CIT CMC CEI
Frank has been performing residential and commercial inspections, consulting and problem solving since 1980 Engineer BS, Mechanical Engineering 1976, - Fairley Dickenson University
Joseph Enberhardt BA, AAS, ASHICI
Joseph has been performing residential and commercial inspections, consulting and problem solving since 1997
Asbestos in the heating ducks
During a home inspection this gray cloth is duct a vibration isolation boot, This type of material has been known to contain asbestos. It should be replaced at this time
Flue pipe on top of water heater
During this home inspection we found that this was the result of hot combustion exhaust gases flowing back into the house, This is a life safety issue that needs to corrected at this time.
Synthetic stucco siding also called EIFS photo 1 of 2
During this home inspection the siding on this house was identified as EIFS, see the next closeup photo.
Synthetic stucco siding also called EIFS photo 2 of 2
The EIFS siding has been damaged by the when the lawn was being cut, The exposed white material is foam board. Not real stucco. This EIFS siding has been painted. This defeated the low maintenance value of the EIFS siding
Damaged brick chimney
Note the missing brick and mortar (cement) and the damaged red clay flue tiles/. This is not a safe condition. The chimney need to be repaired by qualified /licensed Mason at this time The cost will be high. Get three repair estimates from 3 contractors.
Termite damaged roof rafters
Termites damage in roof rafter is not common. In my 40 plus years of doing home inspections this was the third time I have seen this