SECTION 7 l,,d 
EXTERIOR FENCE & WALL SYSTEM 
SYSTEM 
CONDITION 
ASSESSMENT 
Evaluate the condition, performance, and appearance of 
exterior fence and wall systems to protect security, 
property value, and long-term durability. 
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G) SYSTEM CONDITION 
ASSESSMENT 
RATING 
DESCRIPTION 
System is sttuctul'.llly sound, 
8 Excellent 
clean, and performing as 
intended. 
0 Good 
Minor we1thering consistent 
with age. Continue routine 
maintenanco. 
Foir 
Early deterioration or maintenance 
needs observed. Preventive 
maintenance recommended. 
0 
Structural or weather-related 
Poor 
deficlencin affecting performance. 
Repairs should be planned. 
C, Critical 
Significant movement, instability, 
or deterioration r·equiring 
immediate profe$$lonal evaluation. 
@) DOCUMENTATION 
Photographs Taken? 
Photograph: 
0 Yes 
• Entire fence and wall elevations 
• Gates 
• Gate hardware 
• Columns 
• Areas with biological growth 
• Cracks or settlement 
• Efflorescence 
• Coating deterioration 
• Any observed deficiencies 
0 No 
cm> 
7 PROPERTY STEWARDSHIP IN PRACTICE 
Tho Entry That Chonged Perception 
@ RECOMMENDED 
ACTION 
© 
No Action Required 
0 
ri 
Continue Monitoring 
• 
Surface Cleaning 
0 
I~ 
Biological Growth Treatment 
, Coating Restoration 
D 
I 
Gate Adjustment 
e 
Masonry Repair 
D 
$ 
Professional Evaluation 
m Replacement Planning 
D 
@ INSPECTOR'S NOTES 
Observed Conditions: 
Recommendations: 
® 8 COMMON FAILURE SEQUENCE 
0 + UV•-• 
modtu<•, or inl9otloft ovo,sp,oy 
0 + Blologl<.,tl 
9,owth and wrloc• •~ 
do..iop 
0 ♦ ProtKtlw coedng, weather Md dHfflor•tto 
0 • Moi.l~ 
enttff 
c,Kkf °' )ow'tt:i 
@ PRIORITY LEVEL 
0 
Minor issues. 
i-
Low 
Monitor during 
0 
0 
routine inspections. 
0 
0 
i-
Modlum 
Address within 
6--12 months. 
0 
D 
0 
i" High 
Address as soon ao 
0 
practlc.al. 
D 
0 
I" 
Address immediately to 
Immediate 
prevent further damage 
D 
0 
or safety risk. 
@ WHY THIS MATTERS 
Fences and walls influence Hcurity, safety, drainage, privacy, and 
the overall perception of how well a property is maintained. 
Routine inspections help identify developing Issues such as 
biological growth, coating deterioration, cracking, settlement, 
and gate hardware wear before they affect the appearance, 
functionality, or S1ructural stability of tho system. 
STEWARDSHIP TIP 
Inspect fences and walls after periods of 
prolonged rainfall. Moisture staining, 
efflorescence, biological growth, 1nd 
settlement are often easier to identify 
whon materials are recently wot. 
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WHEN TO CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL 
ArrMge a professional evaluation if you observe: 
Ato HOA board Improved buUdlng> but pos1ponod w•U and lone• mointe,,.,..., 
Rosldont• 1tiU f•lt the property loolcod "dotod. • Aft., 9 cradc$. 
rntoring ~1•~ 
-Md romoving biological growth.. tho communhy"s •PP••r•nc• 
Improved dr..,..tlt,,lty. Th• bulldlngs had not changed-but the boundari., 
et•atod a .,_Uttf' f;n\ lmprHSJon. 
0 + RepHtod 
-•ling/drying. 
CO<-. 
<001 pr.....,.., 
Si9nifiunt leaning or movement 
Large cracks in ma.sonry or concrete 
Bulging or displaced retaining walls 
Extensive spalling or deterionned mortar joints 
Gates that no longer operate safely 
@ EXPECTED SERVICE LIFE• 
COMPONENT 
TYPICAL 
SERVICE LIFE"' 
Vinyl fonong 
20-30y•ars 
Aluminum fondftg 
30-S0yH'1 
0 
CMUw1lls 
SOtyors 
Pour.cl concrete watts 
SO• Y••n. 
Brick walls 
7S• ye•rs 
N1"tut11 ato.,e walls. 
7S-IOO+ y••,. 
Exterior co•ting~ 
8-1S y .. ,. 
Gate h•tdw•.-. 
l>JO,-o,s 
I 
o, Mtt,..,,.nt-.,_ 
mcl<, 
0 + Suvctt.W•I ~nt 
mer.a.Ms 
0 + locaa.od ••pan bocomo tNjOt projKU 
O + E>


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