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Roseland Community Center Project # 17-0201 August 15, 2017 5. Findings The following represents the majority of our findings at the time of inspection: Roofing System: • The Roseland Community center has two roofing systems. The monoslope roofs utilize a torch down bituminous membrane over plywood sheathing and the pitched roof utilizes asphalt shingles over 1 x 6 planks. • The torch down application on the rear of the structure was in good condition and no major defects were detected. This represents 16.3% of the total area. • The torch down roof on the west side of the structure exhibited multiple air pockets and the seams of the roof need to be resealed. The ceiling underneath the west flat roof showed signs of previous moisture intrusion into the structure in the form of water stains. At one of the laps on the west roof, a section of the torch down roof was peeling away. This roof area represents 34.1 % of the total area. • The asphalt shingles on the gable roof were determined to be in good condition and have a projected life of approximately 5 years. A few bubbles could be seen in the finishes; however, the 1 x 6 planks were determined to be in fair condition with multiple damages found as marked on the plans in Appendix A. This roof area covers the remaining 49.6% of the total area. • Multiple areas on the overhangs were damaged and are noted on the plans. This damage is seen on the sheathing, members, and fascia. Floor System: • The floor system is composed of a wood finish above wood sheathing. This is on 3 x 10 or 2 x 8 members dependent on location. These members bear on 6x6 beams which then bear on either masonry or wood piers. • Damages seen in the floor system were primarily deteriorated sections of the wood components due to termites. This type of damage was primarily found on the east side of the structure. Some members also exhibited rotting due to fungus accelerated by water damage. This could be seen in the wooden pier noted on the plans as well as a few floor members. • One 6 x 6 member was not properly shimmed to the masonry pier below. • One 6 x 6 member was not properly shimmed to the wooden pier below. Windows: • The windows appeared to be in good condition with the exception of a few minor damages in the vicinity of their locations as noted on the plans in Appendix A. • Four windows showed signs of previous moisture damage on the interior. • On the exterior of the wood walls most of the window trims were separating from the structure showing signs of moisture damage. • The masonry window wells have a few cracks and the sealant around the edges of the windows was missing or separated from the structure. • One window was broken at the muntin joints. • One window has a broken screen. 4