STANDARDS OF PRACTICE
The International Standards of Practice for inspecting the Doors, Windows, & Interior is located at www.nachi.org/sop.
Observation
![Observation](https://www.nachi.org/school/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/11/window_header-768x432.jpg)
Top mounting nail flange should be secured to the window header.
Observation
![Observation](https://www.nachi.org/school/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/11/jack_stud-768x432.jpg)
Jack stud next to the window is cracked, does not reach the header to provide support and is not installed flush with the king stud.
Observation
![Observation](https://www.nachi.org/school/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/11/window_improper_placement-768x432.jpg)
Window is installed in the Fireplace chase.
Observation
![Observation](https://www.nachi.org/school/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/11/sash_counter-768x432.jpg)
Bottom sash counter balance spring is malfunctioning.
Observation
![Observation](https://www.nachi.org/school/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/11/window_screen-768x432.jpg)
Window screen is not installed in the track.
Observation
![Observation](https://www.nachi.org/school/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/11/exterior_door-768x432.jpg)
Exterior entry door is missing the header (above the door), cripple studs (above the missing header), King stud (on one side).
See image below for correct exterior door framing method.
Observation
![Observation](https://www.nachi.org/school/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/11/jamb-768x432.jpg)
Jamb is separated at the top corner.
Observation
![Observation](https://www.nachi.org/school/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/11/missing_jack_stud-768x432.jpg)
Jack stud missing on the left side of the door.
Observation
![Observation](https://www.nachi.org/school/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/11/window_framing-768x432.jpg)
Window framing is missing the king stud (on one side).
Observation
![Observation](https://www.nachi.org/school/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/11/window_frame2-768x432.jpg)
Window frame is missing the jack stud (on one side). Corner metal bracket is not an acceptable replacement of the Jack stud.
Observation
![Observation](https://www.nachi.org/school/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/11/exterior_door2-768x432.jpg)
Exterior door is not fully inserted and secured in the rough opening.
Observation
![Observation](https://www.nachi.org/school/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/11/brick_molding-768x432.jpg)
Brick molding on the door is separating at the top left hand corner.
Observation
![Observation](https://www.nachi.org/school/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/11/window_missing_caulking-768x432.jpg)
Window caulking is missing.
Observation
![Observation](https://www.nachi.org/school/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/11/backer_rod_sealant-768x432.jpg)
Backer rod and Sealant is missing between the stone and window.