SECTION 3 ~~ RAINWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONDITION ASSESSMENT Keep Water Where It Belongs- Away from Your Building A properly functioning rainwater management system protects your roof, walls, foundation, and landscape from costly water-related damage. 1 , SYSTEM CONDITION ASSESSMENT 2 RECOMMENDED ACTION 3 PRIORITY LEVEL RATING DESCRIPTION @J No Action Required D ~ Monitor during next Low D • System is clean, properly D ft Continue Monitoring D scheduled inspection. Excellent sloped, securely attached, and draining as intended. - Routine Cleaning D Jll Address within • Good Minor weathering or debris. D • Vegetation Trimming D Medlvm o-12 months. D Continue routine maintenance. Early deterioration or partial X Gutter Repair D Fa,ir blockage observed. Preventive D I. Downspout Repair D ~ Schedule repairs D maintenance recommended. High promptly. 0 Overflow, leakage, corrosion, & Drainage Improvement D Poor or structural deficiencies D ~ affecting performance. Professional Evaluation D ~ Immediate Potential safety issue D 0 Significant drainage failure or m Replacement Planning D or active intrusion. Critical activo wator intrusion requiring D immediate attention. 4 DOCUMENTATION 1 5 1 INSPECTOR'S NOTES 6 WHY THIS MATTERS Photographs Taken? Photograph: ONo Observed Conditions: • Entire gu1ter runs • lntomal gutters (if present) • Downspouts Roof drains Recommendations: • Scuppers • Overflow staining • Foundation discharge arHs • Any observed deficiencies , 7, PROPERTY STEWARDSHIP IN PRACTICE The $200 Cleaning That Prevented a $20,000 Repair 0 An HOA Khodulod ""'1ine gutter cl.anin9 ovory oix month._ During one IOMCg on Installation (luality, malntonanc., ernnronmental expoour•, material 11eloc1ion, ~ Haw~·• unique climat•, Rainwater is OM of tho most destructive forces acting on a building- not because of the amount of water, but because of wh«e that water goes when it is no longer p,operly controlled. Overflowing gutters, blocked downspouts, and poor site drainage can contribute to premature coating failure, wood decay, foundation settlement, erosion, moisture intrusion, and mold-related conditions. --4' Routine Inspection and cleaning of the rainwater management system help preserve nearly every other component of the building envelope. 8, STEWARDSHIP TIP 18 Outing heavy rain, $afoly ~ you, gutters and downspouts from tho ground This is ofton tho best tlme to identify overflow, improper drainage. I .. king joints, and downspouts that aro not carrying water away from tho building as Intended. A WHEN TO CONTACT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL Arrange a professional evaluation if you obs<>rvo: Persistent gutter overflow . • lntomal box gutter leakage. • Water onteting the building. Sagging gutters o, detached $41Clions. • Corroded or failing metal gutters. 81ockod underground draiMgo systems. Foundation erosion caused by poor discharge. Structural damage to fascia, soffits, or roof edges. Overflow th11t cannot be correctocl through routine cloan!ng. 11 ANNUAL RAINWATER MANAGEMENT INSPECTION SUMMARY OveView this content as a flipbook by clicking here.