- Some of the siding has dry rot (Painting and repairs, not too bad, but replacing it? Yuk!
- Roofing appears to be at the end of its useful life (Two layers of shingles including wood ones to take off, Sounds like a lot of work!)
- There is no attic ventilation (Coslty to fix? What about until then, how much heating are we losing?)
- There is improper framing supports (This was said twice, don't really know what it means but it doesn't sound good!)
- There is inadequate or no ventilation noted in the crawlspace (Sounded like this can cause mold, and how do I find out if there is already mold in the house?)
- There are several open junction boxes and improper wire splices, outlets that have been upgraded from the original 2-prong outlets to modern 3-prong outlets without upgrading the wiring to the outlets (We were told that 75% of the hosue was updated. Really, Can you update a plug without the wiring to it? Sounds Scary!)
- The flue connection for the fireplace is incomplete. This can allow flue gasses and carbon monoxide to enter the house while the fireplace is in use (Absoluetly has to be fixed before we can use the fireplace, I know, I know, Not necessary but would be nice to be able to use it. After all isn't that why you have one?)
- The garbage disposal has seized (I know easy fix, but we were lead to believe it worked. Makes me wonder about other appliances!)
- There are several loose/damaged tiles in the tub surround. It appears that moisture is getting behind the tiles.(Another fix? Plus more mold?)
And the worst part. We only have a few days to figure it all out. By Friday at five we have to send notice if we want out of the contract. Not very many days to figure it all out. Especially considering Kendal and I work opposite shifts and never get to discuss things with each other. Also it's inventory next week at work. So in preparation I am working several extra hours . Which are great for the paycheck, but no so great when it comes to getting anything done during business hours. (Sigh) Nothing I can do at almost ten at night. So goodnight!
Sounds like a lot of money to fix, but you knew that was a possibility with it being over 130 years old! Good luck with the decision.
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