How Not To: Defects in Old and New Construction

This area of the site is a collection of photos of actual defects found during inspections of new and old construction. Feel free to explore the amazing defects.

 

ROOFINGSAFETY HAZARDSELECTRICAL
How Not To Weave A Composition Shingle ValleyDrop in sometimeHow Not To Install a Toilet Waste PipeThe Most Dangerous Receptacle I Have Ever Seen
Possible Indications of a defective drainage systemHow not to install an electrical receptacleA new use for old hub capsWhat's wrong in this kitchen?
How to catch a wood roof on fireHow not to install a garage door openerWhy is leaking sewer gas potentially hazardous?How to energize your showering experience
Check your gutters and downspouts after it rains #1Watch your headInnovative waste pipe support and ventingNot a good place for that receptacle
Check your gutters and downspouts after it rains #2Be sure to check out those kitchen cabinetsHow to shock your family and friends #1
Exposed felt between shakesSecurity or fire trap?WATER HTRS
A Well Woven ValleyNow breathe deeply for the full affectWhat's wrong with this water heater #1?
Don't climb that ladder!What do you mean, I need a new disposer?What's wrong with this water heater #2?ELEC. PANELS
Coating compatibility is importantWhy fireplace chimneys should be kept cleanNot the best way to keep your ducks dryWhy we look inside electrical panels #1
A cricket in name onlyWhat's wrong with this air conditioner?What flue gases can do to gas appliance ventsWhy we look inside electrical panels #2
How not to install a wood burning stoveWhy we look inside electrical panels #3
DECKSNot the best way to dry bath towelsFLUE GASName this common electrical defect
How Not To Build a Better DeckStairway Safety #1Flue Gas Spillage at the Furnace
Maybe not a good place for a big partyStaircase Safety #2Rust is a good indicator
Maybe not a good place for a big party #2Name this heating system defectFoggy mirror shows spillageOLD HOUSES
How Not To support a high deck on a steep hillsideFlue gas leakage at new furnaceWhen is a window no longer a window?
EARTHQUAKESFlue gas spillage at water heater fire box doorWhen is concrete no longer concrete?
GENERALDo you feel like a nut?Spalling can cause significant damage
Out of Sight Out of Mind Painting CompanyShort Bolts, New ConstructionNEW CONSTRName this roof framing defect
Multiple-use frieze blocksNew roof, poor installationName this framing defect
What is the major cause of building damage?The Not Clear On Concept Earthquake Retrofit Company #1What's missing?
Perforated Downspout PipingThe Not Clear On Concept Earthquake Retrofit Company #2What's wrong in this photo?
Winner of the 1996 Not Even Close Award.How not to install raingutters

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