# baseboard trim...bulge...question **URL:** \ **Category:** Interior Inspections\ **Created:** [May 6, 2011, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/baseboard-trim-bulge-question/59067 "2011-05-06T14:22:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dnasser](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/dnasser/32/1208_2.png) [@dnasser](https://forum.nachi.org/u/dnasser)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2011, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/baseboard-trim-bulge-question/59067/1 "2011-05-06T14:22:28Z")
My pic. is not good…I didnt get a isolated picture of the actual area !!! It looked like a small bulge as the baseboard met the corner. The baseboard not was cracked…it just was not straight over about a 16 inch area. When I replaced the baseboards in my own house…I noticed the it was not perfectly straight… I need possible causes for my report. I didnt see any strurctural or water problems. [![](http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x296/dawlita/Vincent162-1.jpg) ](http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x296/dawlita/Vincent162-1.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![jfunderburk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jfunderburk/32/187920_2.png) [@jfunderburk](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jfunderburk)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2011, 12:44am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/baseboard-trim-bulge-question/59067/2 "2011-05-07T00:44:05Z")
“The wall in the _LOCATION(rooms-interior)_ is slightly bowed. Achieving absolute perfection while building a home is impossible and slight imperfections are normally only aesthetic issues that may never be noticed by guests. Sometimes, however, a defect crosses the line into a poor workmanship issue and only you, the buyer, can make that determination. We can elaborate, but you should have the builder or seller comment on the reason for the defect and you may wish to have it repaired.” ---
**Author:** ![jhagarty](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jhagarty/32/78584_2.png) [@jhagarty](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jhagarty)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2011, 1:43am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/baseboard-trim-bulge-question/59067/3 "2011-05-07T01:43:01Z")
When involved in building, **The critical question to ask…** **was of the Foundation Contractor…** **Will you Guarantee the “Square”.?** Differential in the square of the foundation will impact all costs as you go up… Framing Drywall Roofing etc… Cutoff Waste… Costs Money… ---
**Author:** ![atimmermans](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/57b2e6/32.png) [@atimmermans](https://forum.nachi.org/u/atimmermans)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2011, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/baseboard-trim-bulge-question/59067/4 "2011-05-07T02:48:48Z")
Where is the upper level plumbing drain? ---
**Author:** ![jjonas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jjonas/32/301755_2.png) [@jjonas](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jjonas)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2011, 2:53am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/baseboard-trim-bulge-question/59067/5 "2011-05-07T02:53:43Z")
> [@atimmermans](#): > > Where is the upper level plumbing drain? Should never be in an exterior wall. ---
**Author:** ![atimmermans](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/57b2e6/32.png) [@atimmermans](https://forum.nachi.org/u/atimmermans)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2011, 3:34am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/baseboard-trim-bulge-question/59067/6 "2011-05-07T03:34:04Z")
But is done on exterior basement walls with insulation stuffed behind. Often creates bulge in drywall as framing does not fully compensate for drainage piping. Noted in basements many times. Part of what I do. By the way, not trying to be agaisnt anyone, just my observations over the years.:oops:I understand the home is in a totally different cimate from where I’m at, but from my experiences, it happens often here. Just a thought. ---
**Author:** ![agallatin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/91b2a8/32.png) [@agallatin](https://forum.nachi.org/u/agallatin)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2011, 3:23am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/baseboard-trim-bulge-question/59067/7 "2011-05-09T03:23:15Z")
I don’t believe this is a basement . :roll: ---
**Author:** ![dnasser](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/dnasser/32/1208_2.png) [@dnasser](https://forum.nachi.org/u/dnasser)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2011, 2:45am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/baseboard-trim-bulge-question/59067/8 "2011-05-11T02:45:07Z")
Thanks everybody ---
**Author:** ![jhagarty](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jhagarty/32/78584_2.png) [@jhagarty](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jhagarty)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2011, 4:27am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/baseboard-trim-bulge-question/59067/9 "2011-05-11T04:27:38Z")
> [@dnasser](#): > > Thanks everybody so… … what was the identified and resolved issue ---
**Author:** ![dnasser](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/dnasser/32/1208_2.png) [@dnasser](https://forum.nachi.org/u/dnasser)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2011, 5:08am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/baseboard-trim-bulge-question/59067/10 "2011-05-11T05:08:54Z")
> [@jhagarty](#): > > so… > … what was the identified and resolved issue I wrote it up as a pipe in the wall…( going around it caused the bulge) On the exterior wall in the same place…there was a clean out… So it looked like it was the drain for the upstairs bath tub and shower. But I added that opening up the drywall was beyond the scope of the Home Inspection and they could seek the services of a licensed Building Contractor to evaluate it. David