76. |
Where
are the gas, electric meters, etc. located? |
77. |
What
material is the siding? Is it asbestos? |
78. |
Is
anything growing on the siding to affect
it's integrity? |
79. |
What
is the condition of the windows? |
80. |
Do
the doors and windows close properly
and avoid air infiltration? |
81. |
Do
all exterior locks work? |
82. |
Does
one key fit all locks? |
83. |
Is
there a cloudy look to the insulated
windows that indicates the seal has
been broken? |
84. |
How
old are the insulated windows? What
is their life expectancy? |
85. |
Are
the hosebibs accessible? |
86. |
Are
there outside electrical outlets? |
87. |
Are
they grounded with a ground fault interrupter?
(GFI) |
88. |
Check
the foundation for settlement cracks. |
89. |
Look
for indication of Shrink Soil Damage
that may be intentionally hidden by
lawn hoses, etc. |
90. |
Check
the crawl space for condensation, dampness,
mold and mildew. |
91. |
Is
there any indication of rotting, wood
destroying infestation in the crawl
space? |
92. |
Is
there a polyethylene vapor barrier beneath
the house? |
93. |
Is
the insulation between the floor joists
properly installed? Pink side down! |
94. |
Do
the window wells function properly? |
95. |
Does
the basement indicate leaks or dampness? |
96. |
Look
for water stains on interior basement
walls. |
97. |
Does
the garage door function properly? |
98. |
Does
it reverse if an obstacle is in its
path? |
99. |
Is
the door set to a "sensitive"
setting? |
100. |
Do
you know how to release an automatic
garage door that has no electricity
available? |