In this state, and my community, the WSDA which regulates structural pest inspections, has a term that is called "conducive condition." People often ask for a list of conducive conditions. A list of common conditions could be drafted, but never could one supply a list of all conducive conditions. Because, the fact is, something an inspector never thought of before could be a conducive condition if that circumstance makes wood more prone to rot.

Common conducive conditions are uncontrolled water runoff, improper perimeter grading, poor ventilation, wood to soil contact and debris or organic matter or moss in locations where those substances should not be. For example, on the wood deck below. 

This deck will, or already has, begun to rot as a result of a lack of maintenance.

 

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11 Comments on What is a Conducive Condition

FEB
04
2011

Steven, yes, conducive conditions can have so many culprits given the right conditions. Even the wonderful woodchips used in flower beds that were put there intentionally can be conducive.
2:33pm • #1
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Did Nutsy write this after reading about it on Charles' blog? Boss, you REALLY need a new assistant.
3:13pm • #2
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Kate,

You are insulting my assistant.
5:51pm • #3
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Boss, your insight is stunning. Did you learn to be perceptive in school or on the job?
6:18pm • #4
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Nutsy has always been a thief and always will be---I think we should grill him about it.
6:41pm • #5
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heheh
8:10pm • #6
FEB
05
2011
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"The presence of water is conducive to rot, rust, corrosion, de-lamination, electrical faulting, mold propagation, etc. in all buildings and houses."

That covers everything.
9:10am • #7
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Steve,

That was a quick and simple explanation. I like it.

 
10:11am • #8
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Nutsy....hmm...  Does everone call him that?

Maybe being his assistant is conducive to being insulted.
9:52pm • #9
FEB
06
2011
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Explanation: The presence of Nutsy is conducive to rot, rust, corrosion, de-lamination, electrical faulting, mold propagation, etc. in all buildings and houses.
10:53am • #10
FEB
07
2011
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Robert,

That pretty much does but, per state law, we cannot be that general at least in citing the problem. We have to specifically list the issue....gutter leak, downspout by the foundation, roof leak, torn flashing. Once we list the problem, identify it, then we could put your words after it.

 

Kate,

Jealousy is a sad thing. You need to get over being jilted by Nutsy all those years ago.
7:58pm • #11

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Steven L. Smith, King of the House Home Inspection, provides information for real estate buyers, sellers and real estate industry professionals. Blog posts emphasize issues commonly found in Bellingham, WA and Whatcom County. Smith is Washington State Licensed Home inspector #207, a state licensed structural pest inspector and one of the most experienced inspectors in the northwest corner of the Pacific Northwest. Steven L. Smith is lead instructor of home inspection at Bellingham Technical College and teaches classes for Washington State University and the Washington State Department of Agriculture. Steve was a two-term member of the state licensing board.


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