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INSPECTION REPORT

For the Property at:

TIMMINS STREETTIMMINS, ON

Prepared for: MICHAEL AYOTTEInspection Date: Thursday, April 6, 2017

Prepared by: Michael Ayotte

Mic's Home Inspection292 Cedar Street NorthTimmins, ON P4N 6J8

705-363-6572

[email protected]

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www.timminshomeinspection.com

April 17, 2018

Dear Michael Ayotte,

RE: Report No. 1192Timmins StreetTimmins, ON

Thanks very much for choosing us to perform your home inspection. The inspection itself and the attached report complywith the requirements of the Standards of Practice of our national Association. This document defines the scope of ahome inspection.

Clients sometimes assume that a home inspection will include many things that are beyond the scope. We encourageyou to read the Standards of Practice so that you clearly understand what things are included in the home inspection andreport.

The report has been prepared for the exclusive use of our client. No use by third parties is intended. We will not beresponsible to any parties for the contents of the report, other than the party named herein .

The report is effectively a snapshot of the house, recording the conditions on a given date and time. Home inspectorscannot predict future behavior, and as such, we cannot be responsible for things that occur after the inspection. Ifconditions change, we are available to revisit the property and update our report.

The report itself is copyrighted, and may not be used in whole or in part without our express written permission.

Again, thanks very much for choosing us to perform your home inspection.

Sincerely,

Michael Ayotteon behalf ofMic's Home Inspection

Mic's Home Inspection292 Cedar Street NorthTimmins, ON P4N 6J8

705-363-6572www.timminshomeinspection.commic@timminshomeinspection.com


SUMMARY

This Summary outlines potentially significant issues from a cost or safety standpoint. This section is provided as acourtesy and cannot be considered a substitute for reading the entire report. Please read the complete document.

Priority Maintenance Items

Roofing

SLOPED ROOFING \ Asphalt shinglesCondition: CracksThe shingles are beginning to crack and was disclaimed to be 4 years old. This looks to be a premature failure of theshingle. I recommend to have the shingles verified by a license roofer to determine how many years are left beforereplacement.Implication(s): Chance of water damage to contents, finishes and/or structureLocation: VariousTask: Further evaluationTime: Immediate

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SUMMARY ROOFING EXTERIOR STRUCTURE ELECTRICAL HEATING INSULATION PLUMBING INTERIOR REFERENCE

http://www.discoverhorizon.com/hrb/PDFS_2011/HRB_13_Maintenance_2011.pdf

https://www.discoverhorizon.com/hrb/article.aspx?ASKID=172&DROPDOWN=898


SUMMARY

1. Cracked 2. Cracked





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SUMMARY

SLOPED ROOF FLASHINGS \ Pipe/stack flashingsCondition: Installation incorrect (top exposed or bottom buried)I recommend adding another row of shingles at mid point of the pipe flange.Implication(s): Chance of water damage to contents, finishes and/or structureLocation: RearTask: CorrectTime: Discretionary

7. Top of flashing exposed or bottom buried

Exterior

GARAGE \ Door into garage / Man-doorCondition: No self-closerRecommend adding a self closer to the door that separate the home and garage for safety.Implication(s): Hazardous combustion products entering home | Increased fire hazardTask: UpgradeTime: Immediate



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SUMMARY

8. No self-closer

Structure

FOUNDATIONS \ GeneralCondition: Typical minor cracksI recommend sealing the cracks to reduce the chances of water penetration or movement during the freezing months.Implication(s): Chance of water entering buildingLocation: Front Right SideTask: Repair Monitor



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SUMMARY

9. Typical minor cracks 10. Typical minor cracks

Heating

GAS FURNACE \ Life expectancyCondition: Near end of life expectancyDue to it's age and also it seems to have a difficult time to ignite, I recommend to have the furnace verified by a T.S.S.A.certified installer immediately.Implication(s): Equipment failure | No heat for buildingTask: Further evaluation



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SUMMARY

Time: Immediate

11. Near end of life expectancy

Insulation and Ventilation

ATTIC/ROOF \ Roof ventsCondition: DamageThe ridge vents are missing end caps, I recommend adding them to help reduce possible water penetration in the attic.Implication(s): Chance of water damage to contents, finishes and/or structureLocation: VariousTask: RepairTime: Immediate



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SUMMARY

12. Damage 13. Damage

14. Damage

Interior

FLOORS \ Ceramic tile, stone, marble, etcCondition: Tiles crackedIn 1988 the code was a 1/4" plywood on top of a 5/8" subfloor nailed with ring nails. That concept has created stressunder the tiles that leads too lose, crack tiles and loose grout. I recommend to re enforce the subfloor when remodeling.Implication(s): Trip or fall hazardLocation: Various Kitchen Hall FoyerTask: Repair or replaceTime: When necessary



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SUMMARY

15. Tiles cracked



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SUMMARY

WINDOWS \ GeneralCondition: Original lower quality unitsThe windows throughout the home are original. Some are difficult to operate. I recommend upgrading them in the nearfuture.Implication(s): Increased heating costs | Increased maintenance costsLocation: Throughout Basement First Floor Second FloorTask: UpgradeTime: When necessary

This concludes the Summary section.

The remainder of the report describes each of the home's systems and also details any recommendations we have forimprovements. Limitations that restricted our inspection are included as well.

The suggested time frames for completing recommendations are based on the limited information available during apre-purchase home inspection. These may have to be adjusted based on the findings of specialists.

Home Improvement - ballpark costs



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https://www.discoverhorizon.com/hrb/HHRB.aspx?id=2445&DROPDOWN=8269

http://www.discoverhorizon.com/hrb/PDFS_2011/HRB_11_Life_Cycles_2011.pdf


ROOFING

Description

Sloped roofing material:Asphalt shingles

16. Asphalt shingles 17. Asphalt shingles




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ROOFING


Limitations

Inspection performed: By walking on roof

Recommendations

SLOPED ROOFING \ Asphalt shingles1. Condition: CracksThe shingles are beginning to crack and was disclaimed to be 4 years old. This looks to be a premature failure of theshingle. I recommend to have the shingles verified by a license roofer to determine how many years are left beforereplacement.Implication(s): Chance of water damage to contents, finishes and/or structureLocation: VariousTask: Further evaluationTime: Immediate



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ROOFING




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ROOFING



SLOPED ROOF FLASHINGS \ Pipe/stack flashings2. Condition: Installation incorrect (top exposed or bottom buried)I recommend adding another row of shingles at mid point of the pipe flange.Implication(s): Chance of water damage to contents, finishes and/or structureLocation: RearTask: CorrectTime: Discretionary



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ROOFING

28. Top of flashing exposed or bottom buried



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EXTERIOR

Description

Gutter & downspout material: Aluminum

Gutter & downspout discharge: Below grade Above grade

Lot slope: Towards building Flat

Wall surfaces and trim: Vinyl siding

Driveway: Gravel

Deck: Raised

Exterior steps: Concrete Wood

Limitations

Inspection limited/prevented by: Snow / ice / frost

Exterior inspected from: Ground level

Recommendations

ROOF DRAINAGE \ Downspouts3. Condition: Should discharge 6 feet from buildingI recommend extending the downspouts 6 feet away from the building.Implication(s): Chance of water damage to contents, finishes and/or structureLocation: ThroughoutTask: CorrectTime: Less than 1 year



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EXTERIOR

29. Should discharge 6 feet from building 30. Should discharge 6 feet from building

PORCHES, DECKS, STAIRS, PATIOS AND BALCONIES \ General4. Condition: RotThe rear deck is old but still in fair condition. I recommend changing the rotting planks for safety and staining the wood.Implication(s): Weakened structureLocation: VariousTask: RepairTime: Discretionary



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EXTERIOR

31. Rot

LANDSCAPING \ Lot grading5. Condition: Improper slope or drainageI recommend sloping the grade away from the building to help reduce the water stress against the foundation wall.Implication(s): Chance of water damage to contents, finishes and/or structureLocation: VariousTask: CorrectTime: Less than 1 year



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EXTERIOR

32. Improper slope or drainage

GARAGE \ General6. Condition: Typical low quality structureThe bottom walls of the shed are in contact with soil, I recommend to add a pressure treated plate under the wall toprevent rotting.Implication(s): Chance of water entering building | Chance of structural movement | Chance of pests entering building |Physical injuryLocation: RearTask: Repair



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EXTERIOR

Time: Discretionary

33. Typical low quality structure 34. Typical low quality structure

35. Typical low quality structure

GARAGE \ Door into garage / Man-door7. Condition: No self-closerRecommend adding a self closer to the door that separate the home and garage for safety.Implication(s): Hazardous combustion products entering home | Increased fire hazardTask: UpgradeTime: Immediate



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EXTERIOR

36. No self-closer



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STRUCTURE

Description

Configuration: Basement

Foundation material: Poured concrete

Floor construction: Joists Wood I-joists

Exterior wall construction: Wood frame

Roof and ceiling framing: Trusses

Limitations

Inspection limited/prevented by: Ceiling, wall and floor coverings

Attic/roof space: Inspected from access hatch

Percent of foundation not visible:95 %

95% of concrete walls are covered from inside.

Recommendations

FOUNDATIONS \ General8. Condition: Typical minor cracksI recommend sealing the cracks to reduce the chances of water penetration or movement during the freezing months.Implication(s): Chance of water entering buildingLocation: Front Right SideTask: Repair Monitor



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STRUCTURE

37. Typical minor cracks 38. Typical minor cracks

9. Condition: Parging damaged or missingI recommend adding parging at the from of the garage to reduce the chances of further mortar deterioration.Implication(s): Chance of damage to structure | Shortened life expectancy of materialLocation: Front GarageTask: RepairTime: Less than 1 year



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STRUCTURE

39. Parging damaged or missing



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ELECTRICAL

Description

Service entrance cable and location: Overhead

Service size: 200 Amps (240 Volts)

Main disconnect/service box rating: 200 Amps

Main disconnect/service box type and location:Breakers - basement

40. Breakers - basement

System grounding material and type: Copper - water pipe

Distribution wire material and type: Copper - non-metallic sheathed

Type and number of outlets (receptacles): Grounded - typical

Circuit interrupters: Ground Fault (GFCI) & Arc Fault (AFCI): GFCI - bathroom and exterior

Smoke detectors: Present

Limitations

Panel covers: Disconnect covers are not removed by the building inspector

Circuit labels: The accuracy of the circuit index (labels) was not verified.

Recommendations

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM \ Cover plates10. Condition: MissingI recommend adding a cover plates for safety where missing.Implication(s): Electric shockLocation: Various GarageTask: UpgradeTime: Immediate



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ELECTRICAL

41. Missing 42. Missing

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM \ Lights11. Condition: InoperativeI recommend replacing the burnt bulbs.Implication(s): Inadequate lightingLocation: First Floor Laundry AreaTask: RepairTime: Immediate

43. Inoperative

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM \ Carbon monoxide (CO) detectors12. Condition: NoneImplication(s): Health hazardLocation: ThroughoutTask: UpgradeTime: Immediate



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HEATING

Description

System type: Furnace

Fuel/energy source: Gas

Furnace manufacturer: Olsen

Heat distribution: Ducts and registers

Approximate age: 29 years

Main fuel shut off at: Meter

Auxiliary heat: Gas fireplace

Chimney/vent: ABS plastic

Mechanical ventilation system for home: The air changer was turn off at the time of the inspection, I recommend tohave the system running prior to closing.

Limitations

Safety devices: Not tested as part of a building inspection

Recommendations

GAS FURNACE \ Life expectancy13. Condition: Near end of life expectancyDue to it's age and also it seems to have a difficult time to ignite, I recommend to have the furnace verified by a T.S.S.A.certified installer immediately.Implication(s): Equipment failure | No heat for buildingTask: Further evaluationTime: Immediate



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HEATING

44. Near end of life expectancy



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INSULATION AND VENTILATION

Description

Attic/roof insulation material: Glass fiber

Attic/roof insulation amount/value:R-40

45. R-40 46. R-40

47. R-40 48. R-40



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49. R-40 50. R-40

51. R-40 52. R-40

53. R-40



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Attic/roof air/vapor barrier: Plastic

Attic/roof ventilation: Soffit vent Ridge vent

Wall insulation material: Not determined Not visible

Foundation wall insulation material: Not determined Not visible

Floor above porch/garage insulation material: Not determined Not visible

Limitations

Inspection prevented by no access to:Wall spaceFloor spaceWalls, which were spot checked only

With my thermal imagining camera the wall and attic heat transfer appear to be normal for the age of the home.

Attic inspection performed: From access hatch

Recommendations

ATTIC/ROOF \ Roof vents14. Condition: DamageThe ridge vents are missing end caps, I recommend adding them to help reduce possible water penetration in the attic.Implication(s): Chance of water damage to contents, finishes and/or structureLocation: VariousTask: RepairTime: Immediate

54. Damage 55. Damage



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56. Damage



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PLUMBING

Description

Water supply source: Public

Service piping into building: Copper

Supply piping in building: Copper

Main water shut off valve at the:Basement

Located beside the hot water heater.

57. Basement

Water heater type: Rental

Water heater fuel/energy source: Gas

Water heater manufacturer: GSW



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PLUMBING

58. GSW

Tank capacity: 189 liters

Water heater approximate age: 11 years

Waste and vent piping in building: ABS plastic

Floor drain location:Near heating system

59. Near heating system



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PLUMBING

Limitations

Items excluded from a building inspection: Concealed plumbing The performance of floor drains or clotheswashing machine drains

Recommendations

FIXTURES AND FAUCETS \ Basin, sink and laundry tub15. Condition: Surface defectsImplication(s): Hygiene issueLocation: Second Floor BathroomTask: Repair or replaceTime: When necessary

60. Surface defects



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INTERIOR

Description

Major floor finishes: Hardwood Ceramic Vinyl

Windows: Sliders Casement

Glazing: Double

Limitations

Not included as part of a building inspection:Cosmetic issuesPerimeter drainage tile around foundation, if any

Unable to determine the effectiveness of the weeping tiles and the exterior foundation wall damp proofing membrane.

Recommendations

WALLS \ Plaster or drywall16. Condition: CrackedThe corner of the kitchen pantry has settled, I recommend monitoring the corner. If it worsen you should call a structureengineer for repairs.Location: KitchenTask: MonitorTime: Ongoing


FLOORS \ Ceramic tile, stone, marble, etc17. Condition: Tiles crackedIn 1988 the code was a 1/4" plywood on top of a 5/8" subfloor nailed with ring nails. That concept has created stressunder the tiles that leads too lose, crack tiles and loose grout. I recommend to re enforce the subfloor when remodeling.Implication(s): Trip or fall hazardLocation: Various Kitchen Hall FoyerTask: Repair or replace



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INTERIOR

Time: When necessary

63. Tiles cracked



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INTERIOR

WINDOWS \ General18. Condition: Original lower quality unitsThe windows throughout the home are original. Some are difficult to operate. I recommend upgrading them in the nearfuture.Implication(s): Increased heating costs | Increased maintenance costsLocation: Throughout Basement First Floor Second FloorTask: UpgradeTime: When necessary

BASEMENT \ Wet basement - evidence19. Condition: EfflorescenceMinor efflorescence noted at the back wall. Possibly re grading may solve the issue, if not I recommend you call afoundation specialist to verify the exterior damp proof membrane.Implication(s): Chance of water damage to contents, finishes and/or structureLocation: Various BasementTask: Further evaluationTime: If necessary



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INTERIOR

64. Efflorescence 65. Efflorescence

END OF REPORT



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REFERENCE LIBRARY

The links below connect you to a series of documents that will help you understand your home and how it works. Theseare in addition to links attached to specific items in the report.

Click on any link to read about that system.

01. ROOFING, FLASHINGS AND CHIMNEYS

02. EXTERIOR

03. STRUCTURE

04. ELECTRICAL

05. HEATING

06. COOLING/HEAT PUMPS

07. INSULATION

08. PLUMBING

09. INTERIOR

10. APPLIANCES

11. LIFE CYCLES AND COSTS

12. SUPPLEMENTARY

Asbestos

Radon

Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation (UFFI)

Lead

Carbon Monoxide

Mold

Household Pests

Termites and Carpenter Ants

13. HOME SET-UP AND MAINTENANCE

14. MORE ABOUT HOME INSPECTIONS



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https://hcloud.blob.core.windows.net/hrbpdfs/HRB_1_Roofing_2011.pdf

https://hcloud.blob.core.windows.net/hrbpdfs/HRB_2_Exterior_2011.pdf

https://hcloud.blob.core.windows.net/hrbpdfs/HRB_3_Structure_2011.pdf

https://hcloud.blob.core.windows.net/hrbpdfs/HRB_4_Electrical_2011.pdf

https://hcloud.blob.core.windows.net/hrbpdfs/HRB_5_Heating_2011.pdf

https://hcloud.blob.core.windows.net/hrbpdfs/HRB_6_Cooling_2011.pdf

https://hcloud.blob.core.windows.net/hrbpdfs/HRB_7_Insulation_2011.pdf

https://hcloud.blob.core.windows.net/hrbpdfs/HRB_8_Plumbing_2011.pdf

https://hcloud.blob.core.windows.net/hrbpdfs/HRB_9_Interior_2011.pdf

https://hcloud.blob.core.windows.net/hrbpdfs/HRB_10_Appliances_2011.pdf

https://hcloud.blob.core.windows.net/hrbpdfs/HRB_11_Life_Cycles_2013.pdf

https://hcloud.blob.core.windows.net/hrbpdfs/HRB_12_Supplementary_2011.pdf

https://hcloud.blob.core.windows.net/hrbpdfs/HRB_13_Maintenance_2011.pdf

https://hcloud.blob.core.windows.net/hrbpdfs/HRB_14_Appendix_A_2011.pdf


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