Every time I find this defect I hear "I had the home inspected, no one said a word"

[Tim Spargo]

Stucco mould is very common here, it is similar to brick mould, but has less of a profile in width and height, it also provides a mechanical key for the stucco. Whereas brick mould has square / flat surfaces.

Once in awhile, you'll see a 7/8" metal casing bead being used around older windows and doors, ie. a re-stucco.

[ROBERT V. YOUNG]

Recent (last 10-15 years) modification. Typical stuff.. no bolts @ plates where cut, no king studs (was on gable end, but hey!) and so on. Just your typical scabbed in door.
It is anything but typical door mount in my neck of the woods.
It is a half azz job.
I myself have never worked nor seen many reto fits like that.
I am not be condescending , but it is a poor job to say the least.
I would be fined heavily for doing work like that In Montreal, by the RBQ..

RBQ.
http://www.rbq.gouv.qc.ca/dirEnglish...ceMontreal.asp

[ROBERT V. YOUNG]

A question Tim.
That molding is put on before the stucco and to allow for sealing between the layers.
That is the reason for the concave left section being longer at the bottom portion. It is to accept the the brown and stucco coats
Am I mistaken.
I have watched it only a few times by some old school Europeans.
If the is a garage door entrance I do believe a metal cased door would be the proper venue.
I am not sure because I have only installed wooden framed, and cutout brick application.
I would hire my iron worker to install metal door frames.

[Tim Spargo]

Yes, the "key" or concave section allows for a mechanical fit of the stucco and the moulding. I *may* have some installation / removal pictures... I'll look, but I'll likely forget

The "typical" comment was sarcastic, it was meant as "typical" crap or substandard work and is mentioned as such.

The gable end comment is one that, well.... I was at an inspection a few years back.. the seller said he was a "General Contractor" <-- (a loosely used term, by the way) and was finishing a wall cooler installation where the studs were cut and no header/lintel had been installed. He said "It's Ok, there's not much weight on a *Gable End* of a home, a header is just a waste of wood, so it's OK" I DIDN'T agree

[gmartin2]

Originally Posted by jwilks

Tim
looking at the photo provided, I can understand listing the missing exterior light fixture.
the comment regarding "the framing was not designed properly for the addition of the door", is something I can not see. if the work was completed and then covered up or closed in, I'm not sure how an inspector could comment on the framing, etc.

Gosh, I wonder if thermal imaging would have seen the improper framing beneath the wall covering!

[Doug Edwards]

Originally Posted by tspargo

Stucco mould is very common here, it is similar to brick mould, but has less of a profile in width and height, it also provides a mechanical key for the stucco. Whereas brick mould has square / flat surfaces.

Once in awhile, you'll see a 7/8" metal casing bead being used around older windows and doors, ie. a re-stucco.

Thanks. I have not run across that yet and it may take ten or so years before any of the locals adopt it if ever. Many here are shying away from EIFS and stucco because of the bad rap it has received due to media hype and some sloppy work done locally that had to be corrected. Some contractors do not want to spend the money to have their "seasonal" workers trained in how to properly install and the instruction sheet in each and every box of material just ends on on the ground.

[Joseph Hagarty, CMI]

Based upon the photo presented only...
It appears that assumptions are being made as to what may be present and are being reported as "Present"..
Report what is visible....
Third Party Lawsuits do occur and can cause expense...

[ROBERT V. YOUNG]

Yes Mr.Hardy Good point.
We are discussing trade practices and I like to develop my technical language skills.
To much slang when I worked the field.
Mr.Spargo. Thanks for the explanation.
I was perplexed.
Here to in Montreal Quebec that phrase " general contractor " is also loosely used, By the ones that have the shortest knowledge of trade practices, safety standards , common scene, etc .
They do most of the cash jobs here.
Its definition is exceeding long and the license is 4 full days to write.
The only exemptions for contractors is electricians and plumbers.
They can be contractors because of the intense training and residential building knowledge.
Thanks ....Robert
PS: Also I looked up tract-houses.
That's a new one. We can them projects housing or row-housing.
Lots of slang here.