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Thank you for supplying the photographs. While the terminology of the framing members comprising the pergola are a bit off, your description of the issue is spot on and needs to be repaired.
Following is an excerpt from the InterNACHI Standard of Practice (emphasis added) Quote:
In my opinion, if the report did not expressly state that the pergola structure was not inspected, you have every reason to expect that a competent inspection would have listed the connections as deficient. Chuck Evans (TREC #7657) Level III Infraspection Institute Certified Infrared Thermographer (#8402) HomeCert Houston Home Inspections & Thermal Inspections Find us on Facebook The Woodlands Home Inspections Magnolia TX Home Inspections & Thermography ![]() Houston, TX _______________________
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The Inspector may be referring to this section:
2. Limitations, Exceptions & Exclusions III. The inspector is not required to: Q: inspect any system or component that is not included in these Standards. Brad Barbour BNB Home Inspection Services http://bnbhomeinspections.com/ Washington State Licensed Home Inspector #1226 Washington State Licensed Structural Pest Inspector #87852 International Assoc. of Home Inspectors-- Certified Inspector #150116065 (360) 724-8180 |
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IMO, Chuck has a good point. Awards Committee Officer SUBMIT YOUR AWARD NOMINATIONS HERE: http://co.nachi.org/inachiawards/ The InterNACHI Awards Committee is the final authority of the issuance of any award the committee offers and any rules interpretation updates. ____________________________________________ Larry Kage, CMI Lifetime Member State Licensed Builder since 1973 InterNACHI Lifetime Member ~retired~ The above post represents my personal opinion.
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I have no further comment due to Larry-Chuck-Brad are all Inspectorsaurus!
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The inspector is required to inspect the exterior siding and that looks like fiber cement. Fiber cement manufacturers, namely Hardi-Plank, prohibit the attachment of anything to their product. I would have said as much and something like this:
"The pergola was bolted to the house siding which is contrary to the siding manufacturer's installation instructions. Long-term deterioration of the siding may occur. A further evaluation and service as deemed necessary by a licensed and competent general contractor is recommended." P.S. There is likely no footing for the posts. FYI. “The things that will destroy America are peace at any price, prosperity at any cost, safety first instead of duty first, the love of soft living, and the get-rich-quick theory of life.” T. Roosevelt Joe Funderburk, CBO, CMI Alpha & Omega Home Inspections, LLC Inspecting Upstate SC & Charlotte Metro, NC Angie's List Super Award Winner 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010. Ph: 704-351-1776 www.aohomeinspection.com ![]() Last edited by jfunderburk; 1/18/19 at 8:34 PM.. |
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In response to the last point, the posts are anchored to the concrete.
In addition to the middle post leaning away from the house:- - beams are warped because of the middle post leaning outwards - the lattice is not secured to any of the rafters and slap in the wind ie, they are lifted up by the wind and then drop down :( What should I do from here? I have been left with quite a headache of an issue to deal with and all I got from the building inspector's company was citing of Nachi rules ie, it is not included in the inspection. In addition to the above the inspector failed to tell me that there was a strong smell of cat urine at the back of the crawl space. I had the crawl space encapsulated as the plastic sheeting was degraded - the technician doing that work told me the urine was all up the back wall. Admittedly it was behind insulation but I believe he should have pointed that out. He can't say he has lost his sense of smell as he was teaching a fire fighter the same day as doing the inspection. Thank you very much for all your input |
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You should read what I said above. The siding inspection is required and the siding has a defect in that there is a structure bolted directly to it. I'd ask for a refund at a minimum and consider hiring an attorney to fight for having the installation corrected.
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Awards Committee Officer SUBMIT YOUR AWARD NOMINATIONS HERE: http://co.nachi.org/inachiawards/ The InterNACHI Awards Committee is the final authority of the issuance of any award the committee offers and any rules interpretation updates. ____________________________________________ Larry Kage, CMI Lifetime Member State Licensed Builder since 1973 InterNACHI Lifetime Member ~retired~ The above post represents my personal opinion.
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