Texas Official Wood Destroying Insect Report (Page 4 of 6) in pdf

TEXAS OFFICIAL WOOD DESTROYING INSECT REPORT

IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

VERY IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION: This report attempts to provide information to you about wood destroying insect activity on the building inspected.

The inspection consists of a licensed inspector spending a limited amount of time in and around the building observing readily accessible areas for

visible evidence of wood destroying insect activity. This cursory and superficial inspection intends to reduce your risk and is not designed to eliminate or

assume your risk. Previous or future inspections, including remodeling activities, may discover additional findings this report did not. This inspection is

cursory or general in nature and may not discover all wood destroying insect activity or conditions, be they in accessible or inaccessible areas. It is

important to know that damage or conditions beyond what the inspector was able to find may exist. This service does not warrant or guarantee the

property to be free of wood destroying insects or damage or that all activity has been found. This inspection service will not pay for the repair or

treatment of undiscovered problems. This inspection service does not have Errors and Omissions insurance. Comprehensive and exhaustive

inspections are available and you are encouraged to ask if you have concerns or doubts. Important recommendation: If you would not buy a property

that presents any financial or safety risk to you then it is recommended you obtain comprehensive and exhaustive inspection services prior to closing. Be

advised, every building is likely to experience wood destroying insect activity and chemical treatments. Please read the report in its entirety, including the

"WDI Explanations & Limitations" addendum, and call if you have questions.

Regarding line 6A; Obstructions or Inaccessible areas :

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The brick at the northern side of the master bedroom obstructs view of the foundation edge.

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Dense foliage exists around the home and this limited visibility of the building.

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The garage had many stored items and this limited visibility.

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The home contains furnishings and personal possessions and stored items. Obstructed areas could consist of, but is not limited to, closets,

cabinets, garages, storerooms, attics, ceiling, walls and floors. Inspection of these areas is obstructed. Conditions in these obstructed areas

remains undetermined.

Regarding line 7B; Conducive Conditions:

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(G) Wood to ground contact: Decorative landscape bark or mulch: This is a popular landscaping decorative material and is found on many

homes in the area. The degree of risk varies and depends on the type of wood used. The condition may be addressed upon by one of the

following: 1 - Remove the materials; 2 - Monitor condition over time and take corrective action if needed. We commonly see people take a

"wait and see" approach to this condition.

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(G) Wood to ground contact: Wood siding touches soil. Wood siding in contact with the ground is frequently associated with termite activity.

Whenever possible, the siding should be raised and/or the grade lowered in order to eliminate direct wood to ground contact. If the soil is

lowered care should betaken to avoid creating a drainage problem. This condition is considered conducive and may be corrected by physical

alteration and/or treatment. This was seen at the shed.

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(N) Heavy foliage: Densely foliated areas are a common landscaping practice and are a natural habitat for many insects. They also obstruct

inspection of the building. The decision to remove foliage is based solely upon the preference of the buyer. This report does not require

removal of the landscaping. The condition may be addressed by one of the following: 1 - Remove foliage so it does not touch building; 2 -

Periodically treat the exterior with an approved general pesticide product; 3 - Monitor the condition over time and take corrective action if

needed.

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(R) Wood fence in contact with building: The Texas Structural Pest Control Board considers this condition conducive. This is found on many

homes. The condition may be addressed by: 1 - Modify the fence so it does not touch the building. The SPCB does not specify a distance

therefore it could be argued that a tiny distance would suffice. Obviously, a farther separation of materials will result in less risk; 2 - Treat the

fence with approved chemicals for temporary protection; 3 - Monitor the condition over time and take corrective action if needed. We

commonly see people take a “wait and see” approach to this condition. This was seen at the western side.

Regarding line 8A through 8E; Wood Destroying Insects:

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Although conclusive proof of prior termite activity may not have been seen, the age of the building suggests it is possible that some type of

prior termite activity may have occurred. Generally speaking, termites tend to become active in most buildings older than 10 years of age. If

remodeling or repair is done it is possible undetected termite activity or damage might be found. If such happens then repair and treatment

should be implemented as needed. Be advised, this inspection cannot determine the extent of conditions inside walls, attics or crawl space

areas.

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Per seller's disclosure, the home may have had prior treatment during ownership by a prior owner. I did not see conclusive evidence of

treatment and if such was done I would consider it a spot treatment only. The home does not exhibit full professional treatment evidence.

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This building does not clearly indicate a conclusive previous treatment history. The risk of termite infestation increases with a buildings age. It

is infrequent that buildings more than 10 or 15 years of age have not had termites or past treatment. You are recommended to have the

building inspected annually. You should expect termites to occur at an unknown future date. When infestation occurs treatment will be

required.

An addendum entitled "EXPLANATIONS AND LIMITATIONS" is attached to this report and is considered part of the report. Please take time to read it

and call us if you have a question.

Neither I nor the company for which I am acting have had, presently have or contemplate having any interest in the property. I do further state that

neither I nor the company for which I am acting is associated in any way with any party to this transaction.

Signatures

Notice of Inspection was posted at or near:

11A

12A

Electric breaker box

John Cahill CA30270

Inspector

Water heater closet

Bath trap access

Approved:

Beneath the kitchen sink

11B

April 9, 2002

John Cahill CA30270

Certified applicator and Certified Applicator number

Date

Date posted

Licensed and Regulated by the Structural Pest Control Board, 1106 Clayton Ln, # 100 LW, Austin, TX 78723-1066, (512) 451-7200

581 Sample Lane

Plano

SPCB/T4

, TX.

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Prepared exclusively for person or company named on line 4A, Page 1. Not transferable. BUYERS INITIALS ____

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