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Inspection ReportSample ReportBest ChoiceInspectionsAddress: 100 Anywhere Lane, Knoxville, TN 37919Inspector: Jon Walz TN - 1126P.O. Box 14205Knoxville, TN 37914Tel: 865-804-24223/9/2020

Best Choice InspectionsTable of ContentsCover Page .1Table of Contents.2Intro Page .31 WINDOW DATA.42 SUMMARY.43(A) FRONT ELEVATION 1.93(B) FRONT ELEVATION 2.113(C) FRONT ELEVATION 3 .154(A) RIGHT ELEVATION 1.164(B) RIGHT ELEVATION 2.185(A) REAR ELEVATION 1 .205(B) REAR ELEVATION 2 .235(C) REAR ELEVATION 3.245(D) REAR ELEVATION 4.256(A) LEFT ELEVATION 1 .286(B) LEFT ELEVATION 2 .29100 Anywhere LaneDate: 3/9/2020Page 2 of 31

Best Choice InspectionsDate: 3/9/2020Time: 08:30 AMProperty:100 Anywhere Lane,Knoxville TN 37922Customer:Sample ReportOwner InformationOwnersUnknown9036 Legends LakeProperty AddressLaneKnoxville, TNCity, State, Zip37922PhoneFaxSellers RealtorN/APhoneFaxProperty InformationExterior CladdingEIFSMasterWall orSystem ManufacturerParexMesh ColorWhiteOriented StrandUnderlying SubstrateBoard (OSB)ClientReport ID: 0000Buyer InformationSample ReportClient AddressCity, State, ZipPhoneEmailBuyers RealtorPhoneEmailInspection InformationDate of Inspection3/9/2020InspectorJon WalzPresent at InspectionInspector / BuyerTemperature/Humidity43F / 65% at startAge of Property24 YearsWeatherClearSquare Footage3892Last Rain3/3/2020Date: 3/9/2020Page 3 of 31

Best Choice Inspections1. WINDOW DATAItems1.0 EIFS INSPECTION SUMMARYWindow DataQuantityType of WIndowsCommentsCasement wood with metal claddingService DoorsOverhead DoorsTotal Number of Window and DoorUnits2. SUMMARYItems2.0 EIFS INSPECTION SUMMARY(1)Summary Check ListCaulkingGoodNotAdequateCaulking Around Window FrameXCaulking At Window Joints/MitersXCaulking Around Door FrameXCaulking At Door Joints/MitersXCaulking Around OtherBreachesXFlat Accents Caulked or AngledXSoffit, Frieze, And FasciaBoards CaulkedX9036 Legends Lake LaneN/ACommentsCaulk failing at windows whereindicated in the report.Window construction, whichincludes all construction joints,miter joints needs to be caulked.Caulk missing and/or failing atdoors where indicated in thereport.Caulk all door joints or miterjoints, including thresholds.Caulk missing and/or failing atbreaches where indicated in thereport.Flat accents extending morethan 1 and 1/2 inch from wall arenot caulked at wall line.Caulk failing and/or missing atfascia boards and soffits whereindicated in the report.Date: 3/9/2020Page 4 of 31

Best Choice InspectionsFlashings / DivertersGoodKickout Flashings / Roof / WallXDeck FlashingsNotAdequateXPorches / Stoop FlashingXXXXXGoodEIFS Is Terminated AboveGradeNotAdequateAppears to be a barrier system.Appears to be a barrier system.No flashing visible at columns.N/ACommentsStucco extends to and/or belowgrade where indicated in thereport.XXEIFS Is Terminated At PorchesXMiscellaneousYesElevated Moisture ReadingsXSoft Substrate FoundXEvidence Of SprinklerOversprayGutters Clean & FunctioningNo flashing visible at stucco toconcrete joints.XChimney CapChimney CricketWindow Head FlashingDoor Head FlashingColumn FlashingEIFS Is Sealed At BottomCommentsDeck attachment flashing notvisible above or below deck. Noend dam flashing installed atdeck end.XOther Attachment FlashingsTerminationsN/ANoIsolation joint missing at stuccoto concrete joints whereindicated in the report.N/ACommentsElevated moisture levelsobtained where indicated in thereport.Soft substrate found whereindicated in the report.XXDownspout Fasteners SealedXCracks Or Impact DamageDelaminating At Foam /SubstrateExterior Evidence Of PestInfestationCrawlspace Inspection MadeProperty Located Near Body OfWater If Yes, DescribeXSpot checked only.Downspout fasteners do notappear properly sleeved/sealedwhere visible.XXXX(2)Date: 3/9/2020Page 5 of 31

Best Choice InspectionsEIFS Inspection SummaryPlease be advised this summary is provided as a courtesy and is not intended to be a substitute for thoroughlyreading the entire report. BEST CHOICE INSPECTIONS,INC. ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR FAILURE TOREAD THE ENTIRE REPORT. BE ADVISED OUR SOLE RESPONSIBILITY IS TO IDENTIFYDEFICIENCIES. THIS IS NOT A BID DOCUMENT, IT IS A GENERAL OVERVIEW OF THE CONDITION OFTHE SYSTEM. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PROPER REPAIR OF THE SYSTEM. WE DO NOT ACTAS PROJECT MANAGERS, ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS ORCONTRACTORS. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER/SELLER/HOMEOWNER TO HIRELICENSED CONTRACTORS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE WORK INACCORDANCE WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS.This report consist of a project information section, a general observation section, photo pages and summary.The photo pages contain the bulk of the report information and are presented as follows: A full elevation pagefirst, followed by grided sectional views of the elevation. The moisture probe readings are represented by theblue, green, orange, and red dots (Please find the legend for meaning of colored dots below). The gridcoordinates for the red dot probe locations are listed in the table on the grid pages. Other colors are not listedin the table. The detail photos following the grid pages are specific to that grided sectional view. The gridcoordinates are given for each detail photo.Dot Colors Blue 0% - 25.9% Moisture Reading and Firm SubstrateGreen 26% - 40.9% Moisture Reading and Firm SubstrateOrange Probe contact with metal flashing, disregard readingRed 41 - 95% Moisture Reading and / or soft substrate (see description in the table for eachlocation)The saturation point of wood fibers is approximately 64% moisture content. Generally wood rot and decay canbegin at approximately 53% moisture content. The following range should be used as a general guide indetermining further course of action: 0 - 25.9% low, 26 - 40.9% medium, 41 - 95% high.This residence is a basement ranch composition shingle roofed home with a 1" EIFS (Exterior Insulated FinishSystem) on all sides. The composition of the system was observed by removing an electrical outlet cover atthe rear porch. The system consist of 1/2" OSB substrate, 1" of EPS foam insulation, a gray base coat, whitemesh and a finish coat. The white mesh color would indicate that this system was furnished by MasterWall orParex, however this cannot be considered definitive give that many manufacturers made more than one typeor grade of mesh. There was no visible drainage mat such as tyvek or felt indicating this to be a "Barrier"system.Random moisture scans were performed on the accessible EIFS system and some medium high to highmoisture readings were encountered. These areas as well as historically problematic areas were probed andthe readings are recorded on the grid elevation pages of this report.Date: 3/9/2020Page 6 of 31

Best Choice InspectionsIt should be noted that most of the moisture problems associated with EIFS cladding are directly related toimproper installation details of the product. Manufacturer's details and specifications may vary slightly however,the basic details are similar. In the past few years, organizations such as the EIFS Industry MembersAssociation (EIMA), the EIFS Alliance, the Exterior Design Institute (EDI), the EIFS Review Committee (ERC)and others have spent a great deal of time and money developing standards for new construction andremediation of existing systems.The following list of items are suggestions of Best Choice Inspections, Inc.Caulk breachesCaulk or re-caulk any place below the soffit line where stucco meets another material. This may include utilitypenetrations, light fixtures, vents, dissimilar materials, downspout fasteners or other types of breaches to thestucco system.Caulk windows/doorsRe-caulk doors and windows as indicated in the report. For single or double hung windows, seal the tracks onall vertical joints from the head of the window to the sill and along the bottom joint of the track to the sill and atleast 6" up the vertical joints behind the track. For casement windows, caulk or re-caulk all exposed joints,including the miter joints of the window.Great care should be exercised in choosing the appropriate caulk. The manufacturer of your system hasrecommended specific brands and types of sealant for various applications. Each caulking manufacturer hasrecommendations about how their particular caulk should be applied. It is important that these guidelines befollowed in order to maximize the effectiveness of the caulk and enhance its ability to protect your home.Recommended sealants include Sonneborn NP-1, Dow-Corning 700 series and Pecora 890 series.Elevated moistureYou have areas below windows and kickout flashing that are showing signs of elevated moisture. These areasshould be evaluated by a qualified EIFS repair contractor.Soft substrateYou have an area or areas where the substrate appeared to be soft when probed. These areas need to beevaluated by a qualified EIFS repair contractor. Probing is intended to indicate there may be damage presentin a general area. Once the system is removed damage may be much more widespread.Caulk flat accentsAll flat accents projecting 1 1/2" or more should be caulked at the wall line.Deck flashingDeck attachment flashing was not visible at all locations. End dams may need to be added at deck edges.Date: 3/9/2020Page 7 of 31

Best Choice InspectionsFoam at/below gradeFoam insulation is in direct contact with the ground. This area should be modified to prevent insectinfestations.Porch / DrivewayNo flashing or isolation joint visible where EIFS meets concrete. EIFS appears to continue behind concrete inthese areas.ConclusionPlease note that the moisture readings included in this report are the raw data recorded by the Tramex or Flirprobe meter. Moisture levels are affected by the ambient weather conditions and other factors, and this canresult in variations between the readings taken on one day and readings taken in the same area on anotherday. The readings provided in this report are accurate indicators of the presence of retained moisture at thesurface of the substrate or framing wood in the area tested at that given moment in time. These readings arenot represented to be the absolute moisture content of the full thickness of the substrate or framing wood.During prolonged periods of dry weather areas that would normally have elevated readings may read "dry".Wood double hung, wood fixed and wood casement windows are historically problematic. We recommend sillpans be installed under ALL doors and windows especially if your home has these types of windowsThis report only reports on the condition of the structure at the specific locations indicated. Locations weredetermined by the inspector according to probable areas of possible moisture intrusion and in accordance withaccepted industry standards. No judgment is intended or given for any areas not reported on.All deficiencies appearing in this report should be evaluated by a qualified EIFS/Stucco repair contractor Thisreport should not be relied upon as the total scope of work to be performed. The total scope of work defined isthe responsibility of the contractor and the manufacturer and should be carried out in strict accordance with themanufacturer's specifications and recommendations.This report and its content are exclusively the property of the client whose name appears herein and BestChoice Inspections, Inc. Any use or reliance on this report by any party without authorization is strictlyprohibited.Date: 3/9/2020Page 8 of 31

Best Choice Inspections3(A) . FRONT ELEVATION 1Items3.0.A Grid ViewGridMoisture SubstrateItem DescriptionLocationReadings ConditionDate: 3/9/2020ObservationsPage 9 of 31

Best Choice InspectionsF8Window59.1%SoftElevated moisture and soft substratebelow window,3.1.A Detail Comments and PhotosComments: Repair or Replace(1) Grid Coordinates: D2 & F8Caulk is failing at window.(2) Grid Coordinates: F8Flat accents projecting more than 1 1/2 inch from wall are not caulked atwall line.Date: 3/9/2020Page 10 of 31