Leakage and staining were documented at the humidifier.
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What needs attention
22reportable items imported
1 Major Improvement
14 General Repairs
6 Minor Repairs
1 Specific Limitation
Professional baseline
Assessment #1
Published ScribeWare report established the starting professional record for this property.
Current priority lens
Safety + Water First
Electrical breaker sizing, water-heater venting, attic moisture indicators, grading, plumbing leaks and drainage-related items rise first.
Home Hub › Living Spaces & Rooms
Rooms imported from ScribeWare
Living Room, Entry and Stairs
Drywall · Tile/Hardwood · Metal door · Casement windows · Forced air
Air supply vents dirty throughoutDirty supply vents were reported throughout; cleaning was recommended to improve heating/cooling efficiency.
Window cranks do not function properlyButterfly cranks throughout the property were reported stripped, oversized or improperly fastened.
Family Room
Drywall · Hardwood · Casement windows · Forced air
Screens missingMissing window screens were documented.
Ceiling-fan remote not functioning properlyCeiling-fan remote operation was deficient.
Bathrooms
Master-bath window hardware not functioning properlyRepair or replacement was recommended to restore proper window operation.
Tub/shower diverter valve not functioning properlyWater continued to discharge from the showerhead when the tub faucet was selected.
Plumbing leaks / slow drainageLeaks, slow drainage and a leaking shower head were documented in multiple bathrooms.
Laundry
Rubber washer hosesReplace aging rubber washer hoses with braided supply lines; an automatic shutoff was also recommended.
Home Hub › Home Systems
Major components and current findings
Electrical — Main Panel
Square D · 200 amps · conduit branch circuits · plumbing ground + grounding rod
Conductors improperly sized to breakersEvaluation and correction by a qualified electrician was recommended because conductor and breaker sizing did not match properly.
Plumbing — Water Heater
Bradford White · Natural gas · ~3–5 years estimated · 40 gal
Orphaned water heaterThe high-efficiency furnace now vents directly outdoors, leaving the water heater to vent up the chimney alone. The report recommended power venting or an appropriate chimney liner.
Heating — Furnace
Lennox · 2013 · Forced air · ~13 years old
Humidifier leaks / stainsWater leakage and staining were documented at the furnace-mounted humidifier.
Humidifier drain tubing dirty/soiledReplacement was recommended as part of humidifier servicing.
High-efficiency furnace condensate drain leakingRepair the condensate drain and confirm proper drainage.
Exterior intake/exhaust screening missingScreening was recommended subject to manufacturer requirements so animals cannot enter or nest.
Air Conditioning — Condenser
Lennox · 2013 · Central air · ~3–3.5 tons estimated · west exterior
Sump
Submersible · acrylic pit · PVC discharge · check valve present · battery backup not present
Home Hub › Maintenance
Care generated from the baseline
Washer supply hoses — Completed 09-28-2026Rubber hoses were replaced with braided supply lines. A later recurrence/check remains part of the living record.
HVAC / humidifier service — Overdue, then completed 02-03-2027Seasonal service progressed from upcoming to due to overdue before completion was documented.
Roof flashing repair — Completed and verifiedRepair activity was documented after the baseline and later PCRA verification was added to the record.
Attic insulation improvement — ScheduledInsulation improvement moved from baseline recommendation into homeowner planning and scheduling.
Radon testing every two years recommendedThe baseline documented a radon system and periodic testing recommendation.
Home Hub › Improvements & Planning
Projects worth planning
Attic dark surface / moisture-related conditionDark staining on framing/sheathing may be consistent with organic growth associated with elevated moisture conditions. Evaluation of moisture sources and ventilation was recommended.
Increase attic insulationInsulation levels were reported below current recommended standards; increasing to approximately R-49 was recommended.
Correct negative gradingGrading slopes toward the house in areas and should be corrected to promote drainage away from the foundation.
HR-001 — Basement dampness reported 10-21-2026The homeowner reported dampness after the baseline. The Portal relates the report to existing water-management records while preserving the distinction between homeowner reporting and professional assessment.
Home Hub › Records & History
Property timeline
09-05-2026 — Baseline Assessment #1The professional baseline established the starting condition of the Demonstration Home.
09-12-2026 — Exterior locks changedOwnership guidance moved from recommendation to completed homeowner activity.
09-18-2026 — Electrical correction verifiedThe conductor/breaker mismatch was corrected and the professional verification became part of the record history.
09-28-2026 — Washer hoses replacedBraided supply lines replaced the baseline rubber hoses.
10-21-2026 — Homeowner reported basement dampnessA new homeowner-generated observation was added and related to grading/foundation records D-003 and D-004. The relationship does not assert causation.
11-06-2026 — Grading correction documentedDrainage correction activity was added without rewriting the original baseline condition.
12-01-2026 — HVAC service became dueThe living record advanced the maintenance state based on time.
01-15-2027 — HVAC service overdueThe record preserved the overdue state and associated risk context.
02-03-2027 — HVAC service completedCompletion was added as a new event rather than deleting the earlier due/overdue history.
02-18-2027 — Roof flashing repair verifiedThe repair and later verification remain linked to the original baseline record.
03-02-2027 — Attic insulation improvement scheduledThe recommendation progressed into an active project.
03-15-2027 — Interim professional reviewCurrent conditions were reviewed against, but not determined by, Baseline #1 and subsequent Portal activity.
04-01-2027 — Washer-hose follow-up / recurrence checkThe completed maintenance item remained available for later follow-up instead of disappearing from the record.
Home Hub › Risk & Insurance
Priority risk lenses
Electrical fire / life-safety exposureImproper conductor-to-breaker sizing was identified at the main panel.
Combustion / carbon-monoxide exposureOrphaned water-heater venting configuration was identified.
Water / moisture exposureAttic staining, negative grading and multiple plumbing leaks create a consistent water-control theme.
Garage safetyAutomatic service door opener did not reverse when travel was obstructed.
Ownership Guidance
Imported homeowner guidance
Change exterior door locks after taking ownershipRekey exterior entry points and update keypad/access credentials.
Identify and label utility shutoffs and controlsMake sure household members know where critical shutoffs are and how they operate.
Understand smoke-alarm sensing typesPhotoelectric and ionization technologies respond differently to fire conditions.