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Overloaded circuit, melted insulation

Overloaded circuit, melted insulation

gutter holding water, can damage the fascia board, rafter tails and roof decking.

Damaged insulation on the service main. Moss growth is wicking moisture into the masthead and into the service panel. Safety Hazard

PEX is damaged (sliced half way through)

post size should be same as the beam it supports. Also missing a positive connection (gussets or metal bracket)

rodent chewed the service main and exploded

Cheap vinyl siding didnt hold up to the UV rays

Cheap vinyl siding didnt hold up to the UV rays

discolored OSB roof decking due to improper attic ventilation

Missing knockout bushing

Improper service panel cover. Safety hazard

staircases with 4 or more risers require a handrail

improperly mounted 240VAC outlet

improperly wired water heater

improper burn, not all the gas will be burnt and can vent into the living space if the ventilator isnt used.

pin hole is making the orange flame, recommended a new burner.

cardboard baffles have fallen due to humidity in the attic space.

dryer vent terminated on the roof. It was completely clogged.

Rust on the breaker, The panel had been wet in the past.

Rust on the breaker, The panel had been wet in the past.

Rust on the breaker, The panel had been wet in the past.

new build, builder forgot to insulate the whole attic

new build, builder forgot to insulate the whole attic

new build, builder forgot to insulate the whole attic

cracked garbage disposal

toenailed 16p nails do not work as a positive connection between the post and beam.

cannot have 2 P-traps on one sink

Disconnected bathroom ventilator. This will pump humid air from the bathroom into the attic and eventually destroy the untreated wood.

No positive connection (seismic zone)

Lower roof section is 2/12 pitch. This requires rolled roofing, not shingles. Code violation

Improperly terminated conductors. Safety hazard

Improperly routed exhaust. The smaller appliance (water heater) should enter above the larger furnace. This confoguration will backdraft the water heater.

disconnected HVAC duct in the crawlspace. Waste of heating and cooling

overloaded circuit, melted aluminum wiring and insulation

this metal light switch cover was HOT

Chimney was in such disrepair that bricks were falling off and sliding down the metal roof. Safety hazard

BAD DIY job, 3 ceiling joists were cut in order to install this attic access staircase. The ceiling structure has been compromised. These pulldown staircases are built to be installed parallel to the joists, not perpendicular.

New construction. deck not built to code. No post to beam connections

my favorite gravity defying DIY plumbing job

New construction. To meet code, there needs to be 1-1/2 inches of wood bearing on the metal bracket. This does not meet code nor did the other half dozen i found.

gaps between sections in the tile liner.

DIY deck extension. Impropeerly supported beam below a deck. Safety hazard.

missing breaker filler plates. fingers though this hole could lead to electrocution

1 year warranty, cripple studs cut too short, this wall is load bearing.

Sealed crawlspace vent is blocked. This reduction will cause premature failure of the attic mounted fan.

Sealed crawlspace vent is blocked. This reduction will cause premature failure of the attic mounted fan.