Why Your Home or Building Why Your Home or Building May Not Be an AssetMay Not Be an Asset

A Presentation by Alan TraugerA Presentation by Alan Trauger

Alan Trauger and AssociatesAlan Trauger and Associates

Is Your Home An Asset?Is Your Home An Asset?

Negative GradingNegative Grading

Moisture Intrusion due to Negative Moisture Intrusion due to Negative GradingGrading

Poor Exterior DrainagePoor Exterior Drainage

Negative Grading to PatioNegative Grading to Patio

Exterior Window SillExterior Window Sill

Interior Window SillInterior Window Sill

Window Sill Moisture IntrusionWindow Sill Moisture Intrusion

Black Mold on WallsBlack Mold on Walls

Exterior Deck Higher Elevation than Exterior Deck Higher Elevation than Interior Finish FloorInterior Finish Floor

Foundation Repair ?Foundation Repair ?

Exterior Railing Spacing Too WideExterior Railing Spacing Too Wide

Exterior BalconyExterior Balcony

Exterior Balcony: Structural DamageExterior Balcony: Structural Damage

Leaking BalconyLeaking Balcony

Another Exterior BalconyAnother Exterior Balcony

Infra-Red Image: Balcony Leakage Infra-Red Image: Balcony Leakage into First Floor Interiorinto First Floor Interior

Chimney CapChimney Cap

Ceiling at FireplaceCeiling at Fireplace

Roof Defect: Exposed NailsRoof Defect: Exposed Nails

Roof Defect: Loose ShingleRoof Defect: Loose Shingle

Roof Defect: Leak into AtticRoof Defect: Leak into Attic

Improper Truss StrappingImproper Truss Strapping

Asbestos FlueAsbestos Flue

Disconnected \ Dirty Dryer VentDisconnected \ Dirty Dryer Vent

No Roof FlashingNo Roof Flashing

EIFS Exterior WallEIFS Exterior Wall

Voids in WallVoids in Wall

Stucco Delamination: ResidentialStucco Delamination: Residential

Stucco Delamination: CommercialStucco Delamination: Commercial

Stucco DelaminationStucco Delamination

Close-Up of Previous Stucco FailureClose-Up of Previous Stucco Failure

Exterior Cladding Water DamageExterior Cladding Water Damage

Roof Leak at Eave EdgeRoof Leak at Eave Edge

No Flashing – Water Damage

EIFS Office BuildingEIFS Office Building

EIFS Office Building Window Sill: EIFS Office Building Window Sill: LEVELLEVEL

Improper Window InstallationImproper Window Installation

AHU – Return Air Plenum: MOLDAHU – Return Air Plenum: MOLD

Bathroom MoldBathroom Mold

More Bathroom MoldMore Bathroom Mold

Termite Wings on Window SillTermite Wings on Window Sill

Polybutlyene PipingPolybutlyene Piping

Poly Pipe FittingsPoly Pipe Fittings

Dirty A/C CoilDirty A/C Coil

Defective A/C DuctworkDefective A/C Ductwork

Electrical FireElectrical Fire

Infra-Red Image: Hot BreakerInfra-Red Image: Hot Breaker

Electric Ground Rod DisconnectedElectric Ground Rod Disconnected

Infra-Red Image: Missing InsulationInfra-Red Image: Missing Insulation

HWH – No Drain Pan and Dryer HWH – No Drain Pan and Dryer Vent for FlueVent for Flue

Questions?Questions?See Any Common See Any Common

Denominators?Denominators?

Contact InformationContact Information

www.AlanTrauger.comwww.AlanTrauger.com

(407) 834-7714(407) 834-7714