Porch roof structure connected to eave fascia on modular home without being tied into roof structure

Visible damage to eave has occurred due to weight of porch roof structure combined with snow load from previous winter

Not only is cosmetic damage visible but there is most likely hidden structural damage as indicated by the visible deflection of original house eave

Close-up view of eave fascia and soffit buckling

Roof structure ledger board secured to eave fascia is noticeably lower on the left due to a combination of ledger pulling away from the eave and settling of any eave structure

Unfortunately, in order to correct the problem, major work will be required to a:) temporarily support the porch roof structure b:) open up the eave to gain sufficient access to structure c:) make necessary repairs to the existing eave structure where the structure is damaged d:) properly tie the porch roof structure into the house roof structure and e:) finish all cosmetic work relative to installing eave soffit, fascias and any other trim.

Vertical and angular structural supports haphazardly installed and missing in various locations - installed crooked and some are pieced together

Crooked vertical supports where installed. Vertical supports missing in other locations.

The majority of roof rafter vents were strewn about the attic rather than being installed in position between rafters. Where the roof rafter vents have been installed, the installation is so haphazard that the majority of vents are literally falling out of place!

This is supposedly a finished job with respect to all attic venting installation and cleanup of debris

Where rafter vents were installed the installation did not provide for proper air flow down into the eaves due to fiberglass insulation blockage. This particular rafter vent was moved from position to illustrate fiberglass blockage - observe discarded soda can left on-site that was hidden behind the bottom of the rafter vent.

Another example of blockage between eaves and attic space (outlined in red)

At least 2" clearance is required between this new insulated chimney pipe and combustibles; here we have an approximate 1/4" clearance

Here the chimney is actually in contact with combustible roof structure

Tight fit (as you can see outlined in red) to combustibles

Where the chimney extends through the attic space the fit was not correct so the pipe was bent at a connection between two pipes to make up the error. This "bent" chimney could not be viewed from the attic access so the homeowner had no idea this problem existed. Only by walking to the opposite end of the attic (from the attic access) could one then observe this problem.

A close-up view of the connection of two sections of pipe within the attic space. Observe damaged joint visible on left side. Any chimney fire in this chimney could result in flames exiting (coming out of) this joint along the left side of photo where the joint separation is greatest and where a vertical crack in the metal is visible.

Upward deflection (buckling) of the roof sheathing under the front porch roof clearly visible at the front of the porch

As viewed from the underside, the front porch roof sheathing has become separated from where it connects to the roof rafters (outlined in red)

As indicated in red, the front porch roof rafters are merely toe-nailed into the ledger - the ledger merely nailed to the house wall (green outline). The ledger should be bolted into house structure.

Separation and buckling of eave fascia

Separations and damage to another eave soffit and fascia

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Buckled vinyl siding adjacent to the front porch. Any improper installation of vinyl siding most likely voids the manufacturer warranty. Any claims for damages such as blowoff will be followed through and investigated by a factory representative to ensure that the product was properly installed.

Extremely poor finish of colonial baseboard end being cut off square without returning back to the wall. Observe polyurethane on sheetrock wall. Poor sheetrock finish. Lack of polyurethane application on right side of photo where the wood is lighter in color.

Extremely poor finish of colonial baseboard end being cut off square without returning back to the wall. Observe white paint on the end of baseboard. At the bottom of the colonial baseboard glue or adhesive has damaged the vinyl floor covering resulting in bubbling of the vinyl wear layer. Observe poorly finished sheetrock. Polyurethane not completely covering riser along right end (near the wall) where the riser is lighter in appearance. Right nail in metal nosing driven on angle resulting in protrusion of the nail rather than the nail being flush with the top of the metal.

Colonial baseboard not in contact with the floor. Baseboard cut a bit short and a small piece installed which has broken leaving the top portion of small piece in place. Observe white paint on bottom riser near wall. Poor sheetrock finish where wall adjoins second step riser.

Polyurethane on sheetrock wall. Large drip (run) of white paint that has actually been polyurethaned over!

Polyurethane drips on floor and on sheetrock wall

Poor miter (in green outline); white paint on casing (outlined in red)

Bottom stair tread cut too short then small piece of wood pieced in to "fix" the error. Observe the condition of sheetrock on the lower wall and polyurethane drips on flooring (best viewed in enlarged photo).

Poor paint job - paint on the edge of door casing

Improperly laid vinyl flooring is curling along the bathtub. This vinyl floor covering may need to be completely removed and new vinyl properly installed.

Numerous cracks throughout the dwelling in sheetrock walls and ceilings as shown in the following photos. Notice white paint on the edge of the natural wood casing.

Cracks in corner between walls and between walls and ceiling

Small vertical crack visible over right casing; large crack between ceiling and walls.

Damaged sheetrock in lower corner of bedroom wall. Observe poor finishing of sheetrock on each side of the cracked corner. Poor miter of colonial baseboard inside corner.

Observe popped sheetrock fasteners in closet; paint on edge of shelf support

Crack between wall and textured ceiling. Necessary repairs may involve retexturing the entire ceiling in order for the texture to match after sheetrock cracks are repaired.

Popped fastener shown in top right portion of photo. Poor sheetrock joint between wall and ceiling along left side of photo (best viewed in enlarged photo).

Opening in sheetrock around receptacle cut too large

Extremely poor sheetrock installation and/or finishing

Extremely poor sheetrock installation and/or finishing

Durabead visible in outside sheetrock corner (poor sheetrock component installation and/or poor compounding of sheetrock)

Bad sheetrock joint to right of window (outlined in red). Poor paint job with paint on edge of colonial window casing (outlined in green).

Polyurethane drips on finished vinyl floor outlined in red

Drips of polyurethane across vinyl flooring

Excessive polyurethane pooled up on vinyl flooring at bottom of colonial casing

Polyurethane drips on vinyl flooring outlined in red. Poor woodwork and stair tread finish outlined in green. Also notice poor sheetrock finish work (clearly visible in enlarged photo).

Minimum required well height of 18" (from top of well to grade) not established. Grade does not slope away from the well. All grade should slope away from the casing and the top of the casing should be 18" above the sloped grade.

Major moisture problem and lack of ventilation leading to mold and mildew on all interior surfaces throughout the barn

Close-up of overhead beams and ceiling boards showing mold/mildew

Main service entrance cable dangerously bent in tight radius around steel siding on barn corner. Any chafing of insulation could energize the siding.

Same service entrance cable beyond the corner where it enters the wall through steel siding, again, any damage to the cable could energize the siding

Major rust and corrosion of electrical service components

Rusted components

Non-moisture protected switches

Gutter cleaner switch box. Timer located to left not enclosed in moisture-protected enclosure.

Major rust and corrosion of and certain damage to fluorescent lighting fixtures located throughout the barn

Close-up of fluorescent lighting fixture

High drive

High drive structure is rotted where resting on the outer end upon a concrete retaining wall that is leaning inwardly

The farmhouse lightening arrest system is damaged and in need of repairs by a licensed technician

Farmhouse floor joists under one room are bearing upon non-pressure treated blocks lying on the crawl space dirt floor

Major inward leaning of the farmhouse back stone foundation wall to the extent that this entire section appears to be on the verge of collapse

Farmhouse wood furnace is in need of replacement due to major firebox damage from overheating

Firebox damage - left side, including warpage of steel to the extent that it is perforated

Firebox warpage and associated perforation on right side

Major firebox left-wall warpage and overhead control disintegration