Quiz Sources & Causes of Conducive Conditions Arizona

Water runoff from downspouts near a wing wall rarely causes a conducive condition.  True or False

Earth to wood contact is seldom found during a WDO inspection.  True or False

Cold joints are a common problem with monolithic slabs. True or False

Cold joints in cement are never found on the interior of a residential structure.   True or False

Form boards left in place under exterior doors on slab houses is a common problem.   True or False

A moisture meter is rarely needed to identify moisture in walls.   True or False

It is always a good idea to start your inspection on the interior then go to the exterior.  True or False

Stains on stucco seldom mean there is the possibility of hidden moisture problems.   True or False

Plants that make areas of a structure inaccessible for inspection do not need to be noted on the report.   True or False

Any direct contact between earth and wood is an invitation to attack by subterranean  termites and fungus decay. True  or False  

Cold joints and plumbing penetrations in slab construction allow gaps that subterranean termites can enter.  True or False

Cold joints are common in residential garages, sunken living rooms, porch/patio additions and room additions.   True or False

Occasionally the cold joint has the bottom plate of the wall covering it either partially or completely. As the inspector you need to recognize signs that cold joints may be present.  True or False

You don’t need to note the moist areas in the soil and evidence of moisture from  misdirected sprinkler heads that cause water to hit exterior walls and posts, exterior  grade conditions, vertical foundation cracks and exterior earth-to-wood contacts.  True or False

 In areas where shrubbery or vines make areas inaccessible for inspection no  recommendation needs to be made to provide access.  True or False

Heavy plantings may also cause a build up of excessive moisture in walls from lack of ventilation that won’t necessarily be visually noticeable from the interior but with the help of a moisture meter elevated moisture can be easily confirmed.   True  or False 

Anytime inaccessible areas are encountered it should be documented on the report with recommendations for making the area accessible for further inspection.   True or False

Wood siding in contact with the soil is earth to wood contact and may involve other findings such as termites or fungus.  True  or  False

By not pulling back the carpet along the walls or corners of the rooms is opening yourself up for missed areas of infestations or infection.  True or  False

It isn’t uncommon to find fecal pellets or sub tubes coming out of cracks or wood joints.  True  or  False