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HOME INSPECTIONREPORTby Carson Dunlop

Home Inspection

Clear, simple and done right

Carson Dunlop believes reports should be:

• Simple and easy to read • Written in plain English with lots of supporting images• Informative and provide perspective• Delivered the same day as the inspection

Carson Dunlop is a Consulting Engineering company that has been defining home inspections since 1978. As Canada’s oldest and largest home inspection company, we are passionate about homes and take great pride in our inspection service and report writing.

This is an essential tool for real estate professionals, buyers and sellers.

CONTACT US TO BOOK AN INSPECTION416-964-9415inspection@CarsonDunlop.comCarsonDunlop.com

PREPARED FOR:John Simpson

INSPECTION DATE:July 9, 2017

PREPARED BY:Alan Carson

Carson, Dunlop & Associates Ltd.

120 Carlton St, Suite 407Toronto, ON M5A 4K2

[email protected]

443 Madison Court, Toronto, ON

Setting the standard for home inspection since 1978

Your INSPECTION REPORT INSPECTION REPORT

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July 9, 2017

Dear John Simpson,

RE: Report No. 1366443 Madison CourtToronto, ON

Thanks very much for choosing us to perform your home inspection. We hope the experience met your expectations.

There are a series of coloured tabs at the top of each page in the report that you can click on for easy navigation. The report begins with an Overview and then has one section for every major home system (Roofing, Exterior, Structure, etc.). The blue underlined text indicates a hyperlink to more information.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions about the report or the home itself, for as long as you own your home. Our telephone and email consulting services are available at no cost to you. Please watch for your follow-up email. We hope that you will complete our client questionnaire.

Thanks again for choosing Carson Dunlop.

Sincerely,

Alan Carsonon behalf ofCarson, Dunlop & Associates Ltd.

Carson, Dunlop & Associates Ltd.120 Carlton Street, Suite 407

Toronto, ON M5A 4K2416-964-9415

www.carsondunlop.com [email protected]

SUMMARY

Note: For the purpose of this report the building is considered to be facing South.

This Overview lists some of the significant report items that may need attention in the short term. This must not beconsidered as the complete report. Please read the entire report and the appropriate text included in the hyperlinks.

The goal of a home inspection is to identify significant issues that would affect the average person's decision to buy ahome. While looking for big issues, we typically identify some minor defects along the way. We include these in the reportas a courtesy, but please understand that a home inspection is not a Technical Audit and does not include acomprehensive list of minor issues. (A Technical Audit is available at additional cost.)

When you move into the home, you may find some issues not identified in the report. That is to be expected and wesuggest you set an annual budget for this type of maintenance and repair.

Structure

FLOORS \ JoistsCondition: Notches or holesLocation: WestTask: RepairTime: Immediate

Electrical

SERVICE BOX, GROUNDING AND PANEL \ Distribution panelCondition: Rust or water in panelLocation: North BasementTask: ReplaceTime: Immediate

Most houses are designed to last a very long time, but many of the components are consumable. Roofs, heatingsystems, air conditioning systems and water heaters for example, wear out and are replaced from time to time. A homewith older systems does not mean a poor quality house.

Many elements like kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, siding and windows are often changed for lifestyle and decoratingreasons before they wear out as part of a home improvement project.

Unplanned repairs or replacements are never welcome, but are part of the 'joy of home ownership'. We encourage you toset up maintenance programs to protect your investment, reduce costs, improve comfort and efficiency and extend thelife expectancy of the systems in your home.

443 Madison Court, Toronto, ON July 9, 2017 www.carsondunlop.com

Setting the standard for home inspection since 1978!

Report No. 1366

Page 1 of 19

SUMMARY ROOFING EXTERIOR STRUCTURE ELECTRICAL HEATING COOLING INSULATION PLUMBING INTERIOR

ROOFING

Descriptions

General: The Description section provides a list of the components. This may be useful in answering questions from aninsurance company about the house construction, for example.

Sloped roofing material: Asphalt shingles

Observations / Recommendations

General1. Roofs may leak at any time. Leaks often appear at roof penetrations, flashings, changes in direction or changes inmaterial. A roof leak should be addressed promptly to avoid damage to the structure, interior finishes and furnishings. Aroof leak does not necessarily mean the roof has to be replaced. We recommend an annual inspection and tune-up tominimize the risk of leakage and to maximize the life of roofs.

SLOPED ROOF FLASHINGS \ Roof/sidewall flashings2. Condition: No kickout flashingLocation: North First floorTask: ImproveTime: Less than 1 year



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ROOFING

1. No kickout flashing at roof/sidewall junction

SLOPED ROOF FLASHINGS \ Pipe/stack flashings3. Condition: LeakLocation: NorthTask: Repair, immediate

2. Leak

Inspection Methods / Limitations

Roof inspection limited/prevented by: Solar panels on the north roof surface

Inspection performed: By walking on roof



Report No. 1366

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EXTERIOR

Descriptions

General: Gutters and downspouts must carry water off the roof away from the building to prevent basement or crawlspace leakage.

Ground that slopes toward the house can funnel surface water from rain and melting snow against the foundation walls.This can lead to basement or crawl space leakage. The ground around the house should slope down away from thebuilding at a rate of at least 1 inch per foot for the first 6 feet out from the building.

Gutter & downspout material: Aluminum

Gutter & downspout discharge: Above grade

Lot slope: Away from building

Wall surfaces - wood: Boards

Wall surfaces and trim: Vinyl siding

Retaining wall: Concrete

Driveway: Asphalt


ROOF DRAINAGE \ Downspouts4. Condition: Downspouts end too close to buildingThe downspout should be extended to discharge at least 6 feet from the home. The splash block can be discarded.Location: East Exterior wallTask: ImproveTime: Immediate



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EXTERIOR

3. Downspout ends too close to building

PORCHES, DECKS, STEPS, PATIOS AND BALCONIES \ Joists5. Condition: Fastener problemsJoist hangers for wood deck are not properly nailed.Location: North Exterior WallTask: ImproveTime: Immediately



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EXTERIOR

4. Poor end bearing, joist hanger connections


Inspection limited/prevented by: Access was restricted to the area below the deck, limiting the extent of theinspection.

Inspection limited/prevented by: Storage Car in garage Vines/shrubs/trees against wall

Upper floors inspected from: Ground level



Report No. 1366

Page 6 of 19


STRUCTURE

Descriptions

Configuration: Basement Slab-on-grade

Foundation material: Poured concrete

Floor construction: Joists

Exterior wall construction: Wood frame

Roof and ceiling framing: Trusses


FLOORS \ Joists6. Condition: Notches or holesLocation: WestTask: RepairTime: Immediate



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STRUCTURE

5. Joists are notched and weakened

ROOF FRAMING \ Rafters/trusses7. Condition: Top chord of truss is brokenLocation: North AtticTask: ReplaceTime: Immediately

6. Top chord of truss is broken



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ELECTRICAL

Descriptions

Service entrance cable and location: Overhead copper

Service size: 100 Amps (240 Volts)

Main disconnect/service box rating: 100 Amps

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

System grounding material and type: Copper - water pipe

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

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

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

Smoke detectors: Present

Carbon monoxide (CO) detectors: Present


SERVICE BOX, GROUNDING AND PANEL \ Service box - fuse, breaker, wire8. Condition: Poor connectionsLocation: North BasementTask: ImproveTime: Immediate

SERVICE BOX, GROUNDING AND PANEL \ Distribution panel9. Condition: Rust or water in panelLocation: North BasementTask: ReplaceTime: Immediate

7. Water and rust in bottom of panel

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM \ Wiring - installation10. Condition: Abandoned wire



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ELECTRICAL

Location: Basement Furnace RoomTask: ImproveTime: Immediate

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM \ Wiring - damaged or exposed11. Condition: Too close to edge of studs or joistsLocation: Basement Furnace RoomTask: ImproveTime: Immediate

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM \ Lights12. Condition: LooseLocation: East Exterior wallTask: Repair or replaceTime: Immediate

8. Light fixture is not well secured


General: Concealed electrical components are not part of a home inspection.

Inspection limited/prevented by: The quality of the electrical grounding system is not determined as part of a homeinspection.

Panel or disconnect cover: Home inspectors do not remove the cover for the main electrical disconnect, since this isnot safe to do with the house power turned on, and we cannot turn the power off during the home inspection.



Report No. 1366

Page 10 of 19


HEATING

Descriptions

General: VIDEO: Changing your furnace filter

System type: Furnace

Fuel/energy source: Gas

Approximate capacity: 90,000 BTU/hr

Efficiency: Conventional

Approximate age: Typical life expectancy is 20 to 25 years.

Approximate age: 18 years

Main fuel shut off at:Basement

At front of home

Auxiliary heat:Electric baseboard heater

In basement family room

Fireplace/stove:Zero clearance

Wood burning fireplace in living room

Chimney/vent: Masonry Metal

Carbon monoxide test:5 parts per million - approximate

Tested at draft hood. This level is acceptable.


General13. An annual maintenance agreement that covers parts and labor is recommended.

GAS FURNACE \ Venting system14. Condition: Draft hood spillage or backdraftA considerable amount of rust was noted on the front of the furnace.This suggests a back-drafting problem, with combustion products entering the home.This is a safety issue that should be addressed without delay.Location: Basement Furnace roomTask: CorrectTime: Immediate



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HEATING

9. Rust at bottom of heat exchanger

10. Evidence of furnace backdrafting



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HEATING


General: Heat loss calculations are not performed as part of a home inspection. These calculations are typicallyperformed by designers to determine the required size for heating systems prior to installation.

Inspection prevented/limited by: Heat loss calculations are not performed as part of a home inspection. Thesecalculations are typically performed before construction to determine the required capacity of a heating system. Safetydevices are not tested as part of a home inspection. These should be tested during annual servicing.

Safety devices: Not tested as part of a building inspection

Fireplace/wood stove: Quality of chimney draw cannot be determined Connection to chimney not inspected



Report No. 1366

Page 13 of 19


COOLING & HEAT PUMP

Descriptions

Air conditioning type: Air cooled

Cooling capacity: 36,000 BTU/hr

Compressor approximate age: Typical life expectancy is 10 to 15 years.

Compressor approximate age: 6 years


AIR CONDITIONING \ Evaporator coil15. Condition: FrostLocation: West BasementTask: RepairTime: Immediate

11. Frost visible on ductwork at AC coil


General: Heat gain calculations are not performed as part of a home inspection. These calculations are typicallyperformed by designers to determine the required size for air conditioning or heat pump systems.



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INSULATION AND VENTILATION

Descriptions

Attic/roof insulation material: Mineral wool

Attic/roof insulation amount/value: R-32

Attic/roof air/vapor barrier: Plastic

Attic/roof ventilation: Roof and soffit vents

Wall insulation material: Glass fiber

Wall insulation amount/value: Not determined


FOUNDATION \ Interior insulation16. Condition: Exposed combustible insulationLocation: West Crawl spaceTask: Remove or cover with drywallTime: Less than 1 year

12. Exposed polystyrene insulation is fire hazard


General: Asbestos may be present in many building products and materials. Environmental consultants can assist ifthis is a concern.

Inspection prevented by no access to: Wall space

Attic inspection performed: From access hatch

Roof ventilation system performance: Not evaluated

Air/vapor barrier system: The continuity of the air vapor barriers throughout the home could not be identified.



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PLUMBING

Descriptions

General: VIDEO: Checking the toilet flapper

Service piping into building: Copper

Supply piping in building: Copper

Main water shut off valve at the: Front of the basement

Water flow and pressure: Typical for neighborhood

Water heater type: Conventional

Water heater fuel/energy source: Gas

Tank capacity: 40 gallons

Water heater approximate age: Typical life expectancy is 8 to 12 years.

Water heater approximate age: 5 years

Waste and vent piping in building: Plastic


SUPPLY PLUMBING \ Supply piping in building17. Condition: LeakLocation: Northeast BasementTask: ReplaceTime: Immediate

13. Leaking copper supply pipe

WASTE PLUMBING \ Traps - installation18. Condition: Nonstandard shape or materialLocation: Basement Laundry areaTask: ImproveTime: Immediate



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PLUMBING

14. Poor trap arrangement

WASTE PLUMBING \ Venting system19. Condition: Vent termination problemsLocation: West central part of roofTask: Remove capTime: Immediate

15. Plumbing stack is capped



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INTERIOR

Descriptions

General: VIDEO: Preparing your room for painting

General: VIDEO: Tips for painting rooms in your house

Major floor finishes: Carpet Hardwood Concrete

Major wall and ceiling finishes: Plaster/drywall

Windows: Fixed Single/double hung Casement

Glazing: Double

Exterior doors - type/material: Sliding glass Solid wood Metal

Oven type: Conventional

Oven fuel: Electricity

Appliances: Refrigerator Range hood Dishwasher Waste disposal Microwave oven Central vacuum Doorbell

Laundry facilities: Washer Laundry tub Dryer 240-Volt outlet


FLOORS \ Wood/laminate floors20. Condition: StainedLocation: North First Floor Family RoomTask: RepairTime: Less than 1 year

16. Stained

GARAGE \ Vehicle door operators21. Condition: Extension cord for openerLocation: GarageTask: Replace with permanent wiringTime: Immediate



Report No. 1366

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INTERIOR

17. Extension cord for west garage door opener


General: The following are not included as part of a home inspection: alarm systems, security systems, intercoms,central vacuum systems, cosmetic issues, appliances, water treatment systems, indoor air quality and concealed items.

Inspection limited/prevented by: The interior of cupboards and cabinets are not included as part of a home inspection.

END OF REPORT



Report No. 1366

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