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Originally Posted By: jane molina
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Hello


When you do an inspection and you see say soft wood or rotted wood like on


a 2x4 where there is no dirt but rain can hit it in the winter , what do you


tell the buyer in order not to scare them. would you suggest them replacing


the 2x4 or just watching it to make sure it don’t get worse. what would you say tothem

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Originally Posted By: rlind
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Jane,


I always note this issue in my report, and support it with a photo or two.

The basic statement is "Area of decayed wood noted on 2X4 - see photos. Recommend analysis by a licensed contractor to determine degree of repairs needed."

I try not to scare my clients needlessly, but I always inform them of ALL findings. I can achieve both of these goals by limiting the adjectives that I use in my written report.

Ron

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Originally Posted By: Guest
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If I see rotted wood, I run from the area screaming "get OUT, GET OUT FOR GOD’S SAKE IT’S ALL COMING DOWN!!!


Or I say just loud enough to be heard.."That looks expensive"

Or when I find a good stud I say, "I never thought any of these would any good, but this one is"

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Originally Posted By: Blaine Wiley
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My statement is pretty simple, and unfortunately used too often.


Damaged areas of the wood structure which include moisture, rot and fungus are conditions conducive to wood destroying insects. These areas should be repaired.

Pictures and descriptions of the areas affected are included in my report.