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(CAHD compiled the following list
of problems often found in the

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Surface grading ranks high for home problems

TW improper surface grading or
drainage:

This was by far the most {re-
quently found problent, reported by
35.8% of the survey respondents,

It is responsible for the most
common of household maladies,
water penetration of the basement
and crawlspace, and could effect
structural integrity now or in the
future.

J Improper electrical wiring:

A significant number (19.9%)
chose this item as the most com-
mon home defect. which includes
such situations as insufficient elec-
trical service to the house, inade-
quate overload pro-
tection and amateur,
unsafe wiring.

Roof damage: 66 .

Although reported
by only 8.5% of the
respondents as the
most comrnon prob-
lem, roof leakage,
caused by old or
damaged shingles or
improper flashing,
was considered by
CAHI members to be
2 frequent problem.

& Heating systems:

Problems in this category
include broken or malfunctioning
operation controls, blocked chim-
neys and unsafe exhaust disposal.

O Poor overall maintenance:

Even the novice home buyer is
usually aware of this situation,
demonstrated by such signs as
cracked, peeling or dirty painted
surfaces, crumbling masonry,
makeshift wiring or plumbing, bro-
ken fixtures or appliances and
untended tub or shower surrounds,

© Structural related problems:
Many houses, as a result of
problems in one or more of the
other categories, sustain damage to
such structural components as
foundation walls, floor joints,

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7 Plumbing:

Though never ranked by the
respondents as a number one prob-
jem, plumbing defects stili rank
high among the house problems
encountered and include the exis-
tence of old or incompatible piping
materials, as well as faulty fixtures
and waste lines.

7 Exteriors:

Flaws in a home’s exterior,
including windows, doors, and
wall surfaces, are responsible for
the discomfort of water and air

.. water penetration
of the basement

and crawlspace ...
could effect structural

integrity now or
in the future. 99

penetration, but rarely have struc-
tural significance. Inadequate
caulking and/or weatherstripping
are the most common culprits.

CO Poor ventilation

Perhaps due to overly ambitious
efforts to save energy, many home
owners have over-sealed their
homes, resulting in excessive inte-
rior moisture. This can cause rot-
ting and premature failure of both
structural and non-structural ele-
ments.

© Miscellaneous:

This category includes priimari-
ly interior components, often cos-
metic in nature, which were not-
found frequently enough to rank
individually in the survey.

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