Designer’s and Builder’s Durability Checklist - 11/22/2004 - Real Estate Home House Condo

Have adequate roof overhangs been specified?

Does the roof have adequate slope for the roofing material being used?

Has valley flashing been adequately detailed?

Has shading of the building been considered and planned?

Have all roofing penetrations been adequately flashed and detailed?

Have gutters been sized and specified?

Has downspout size, location, and outlet point been detailed?

Has roof drip edge been specified?

Has eave ice flashing been specified, if required?

Has 15# roofing felt been specified?

Has attic vent location and design been specified?

Has a secondary drainage plane been specified where required (building wrap, 15# felt, etc.)?

Are the drainage plane and flashings at windows and doors properly detailed?

Have window head, jamb, and sill flashing details been specified?

Have door head flashing details been specified?

Has siding corner detail been specified?

Has air barrier detailing been specified, if needed?

Has siding selection been specified?

Have all railing details been specified?

Has the location and flashing for utility penetrations been specified?

Have all bathroom, dryer, and kitchen vents been specified to be directly vented to the exterior of the building?

Does site have adequate slope to remove roof runoff?

Has adequate foundation backfill material been specified?

Are ground clearances between framing, siding, and ground properly maintained?

Is treated lumber used where clearances to ground are not sufficient?

Is foundation drain specified with proper aggregate and filter fabric?

Are drainpipes located below the top surface of the basement slab?

Is the foundation drainage system properly installed to provide positive flow of foundation water away from the building?

Is foundation drain outlet specified - either through daylighting or sump pump?

Are foundation bleed holes specified, if needed?

Is foundation wall damp proofing or waterproofing specified as required?

Are termite protection measures specified?

Is basement floor gravel layer specified?

Has crawlspace, slab, or basement floor vapor barrier been specified?