JOBSITE CHECKLIST

Pre-Installation

CUSTOMER INFORMATION

Home Owner’s Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________________________________________ State: _________________________________ Zip Code: ______________________________
Phone Number: ________________________________________ Email Address: _______________________________________________________________________________
Jobsite Visit Date: _________________________________________________________________________________ Time: _____________________________________________
General Contractor: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

JOB INFORMATION

Property Type: Occupied:

Residential Commercial Yes No
New Construction Remodel Property Faces:
Listing Type:
North South
Single Family Duplex
East West
Apartment/Condo Townhome
Relation of Lot to Street: ___________________________________________
Athletic Restaurant/Bar
Relation of Lot to Neighbors: _______________________________________
Store Front/Office Other _______________

EXTERIOR EVALUATION

Lot Drainage Away from Foundation: Swimming Pool:

Yes No Yes No
Slope Angle Measurement: ____________________________________ Nearby Water Source:
Gutters: Yes No

Yes No Distance from Pool/Water Source to Foundation: _____________________

Roof Overhang: Visible Cracks in Foundation: _________________________________________
Yes No ________________________________________________________________________
Soil Damp at Foundation: Visible Exterior Damage: _____________________________________________
Yes No ________________________________________________________________________
Window Wells: Front Entry:
Yes No Steps Up Steps Down Level
Landscaping at Foundation: Number of Levels: ____________________________________________________
Yes No Building is Over:
Irrigation: Slab Basement Crawlspace
Yes No

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INTERIOR EVALUATION SUBSTRATE EVALUATION

Temperature: _________ F/C Relative Humidity: _________% Humidification/Dehumidification System: CONCRETE SUBFLOOR WOOD SUBFLOOR
Meter Used: ___________________________________________________ Yes No Relation of Slab Surface to Exterior Soil Line: ____________ inches Type of Subfloor: Maximum Joist Span Requirement:
HVAC System Operating: If Yes, Is it Operating? Above Grade Below Grade 19/32” Plywood 16” On Center
Yes No Yes No Normal Weight Concrete (min 3,000 psi): 19/32” OSB 16” On Center (add 15/32” Overlay)
If No, Date to be Operating: ___________________________________ Humidistat Control Settings: ________________________________ Yes No Unknown 23/32” Plywood or OSB 19.2” On Center
If No, Alternative System Type: ________________________________ Thermostat Control Settings: _________________________________ Light Weight Conrete: 7/8” Plywood or OSB 24” On Center
Capable of Mimicking Expected Living Conditions: Programmable: Yes No Unknown 1” x 6” Solid Board
Yes No Yes No Pre-Tension/Post-Tension Slab: Particle Board
Type of Heating System: Data Logger: Yes No Unknown Other
Forced Air Electric Other Yes No
New Slab: Yes No Pour Date: _____________ Joist Span: ____________________ Joist Type: ______________________
Radiant Radiator Large Windows Facing: Slab:
Existing Yes No Age: ___________________ Manufacturer Requirements: ____________________________________
Baseboard Wood Burning Stove North South Moisture Test(s) Required by Flooring Manufacturer:
Overlay Required: Yes No
Location of Heating: East West RH (ASTM 2170) Meter (ASTM 2659) Loose
Subfloor: Yes No
Above Floor Below Floor Baseboard Window Coverings: CaCl (ASTM 1869) Other
Location: ________________________________________________________
Type of Cooling System: Yes No Results of Required Tests: ________________________________________
Audible Squeaks/Noise: Yes No
Central A/C Portable A/C Tinted Glass/UV Protection: ____________________________________________________________________
Location: ________________________________________________________
Swamp Cooler Other ______________________ Yes No Number of Tests: ________ Location of Tests: ______________________
Peaked Seams: Yes No
Exhaust Fan Moisture Test(s) Required by Adhesive Manufacturer:
Required Sanding: Yes No
RH (ASTM 2170) Meter (ASTM 2659)
Protruding Nails/Screws: Yes No

MOISTURE CONTENT OF WOOD AT VARIOUS TEMPERATURE AND RELATIVE HUMIDITY READINGS CaCl (ASTM 1869) Other Location: ________________________________________________________
Results of Required Tests: ________________________________________ Results Within 1/4” in 10’ or 3/16” in 6’: ________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Stains: Yes No

30 -1.1 1.4 2.6 3.7 4.6 5.5 6.3 7.1 7.9 8.7 9.5 10.4 11.3 12.4 13.5 14.9 16.5 18.5 21.0 24.3 Number of Tests: ________ Location of Tests: ______________________ Rot: Yes No

40 4.4 1.4 2.6 3.7 4.6 5.5 6.3 7.1 7.9 8.7 9.5 10.4 11.3 12.4 13.5 14.9 16.5 18.5 21.0 24.3 Floor
Measured for Flatness: Yes No
Replacement Required: Yes No
50 10 1.4 2.6 3.7 4.6 5.5 6.3 7.1 7.9 8.7 9.5 10.4 11.3 12.4 13.5 14.9 16.5 18.5 21.0 24.3 Method Flatness Measured: ______________________________________ Total Number of Sheets: _________ Type: __________________________
60 15.6 1.3 2.5 3.6 4.6 5.4 6.2 7.0 7.8 8.6 9.4 10.2 11.1 12.1 13.3 14.6 16.2 18.2 20.7 24.1 ____________________________________________________________________ MOISTURE TESTING
70 21.1 1.3 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.4 6.2 6.9 7.7 8.5 9.2 10.1 11.0 12.0 13.1 14.4 16.0 17.9 20.5 23.9 High
Spots Grinded: Yes No Moisture Meter Type: __________________ Name: ___________________
80 26.7 1.3 2.4 3.5 4.4 5.3 6.1 6.8 7.6 8.3 9.1 9.9 10.8 11.7 12.9 14.2 15.7 17.7 20.2 23.6
Low Spots Floated: Yes No Model: _______________________ Meter Setting: _____________________
90 32.2 1.2 2.3 3.4 4.3 5.1 5.9 6.7 7.4 8.1 8.9 9.7 10.5 11.5 12.6 13.9 15.4 17.3 19.8 23.3 Results Within 3/16” in 10’ or 1/8” in 6’: __________________________ Comparison Readings (trim, door, cabinets, etc.): ________________
100 37.8 1.2 2.3 3.3 4.2 5.0 5.8 6.5 7.2 7.9 8.7 9.5 10.3 11.2 12.3 13.6 15.1 17.0 19.5 22.9
Concrete Surface Profile (CSP) Rating: ___________________________ ____________________________________________________________________
120 48.9 1.1 2.1 3.0 3.9 4.7 5.4 6.1 6.8 7.5 8.2 8.9 9.7 10.6 11.7 12.9 14.4 16.2 18.6 22.0
Presence of Contamination on Surface: Average Reading (sum of readings/20): __________________________
140 60 0.9 1.9 2.8 3.6 4.3 5.0 5.7 6.3 7.0 7.7 8.4 9.1 10.0 11.0 12.1 13.6 15.3 17.7 21.0
Yes No High Readings (indicate areas): __________________________________
160 71.1 0.8 1.6 2.4 3.2 3.9 4.6 5.2 5.8 6.4 7.1 7.8 8.5 9.3 10.3 11.4 12.7 14.4 16.7 19.9
Method of Testing: _______________________________________________ >> 20 Readings per 1,000 Square Feet <<
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95
Method of Removal: _____________________________________________ 1 ________ 6 ________ 11 ________ 16 ________
Relative Humidity (percent)
Presence of Stress Cracks in Concrete: 2 ________ 7 ________ 12 ________ 17 ________
Based on temperature and relative humidity readings. Mark expected wood moisture content and compare with Yes No Method to Address: ____________________ 3 ________ 8 ________ 13 ________ 18 ________
material selection requirements.
Presence of Expansion Joints in Concrete: 4 ________ 9 ________ 14 ________ 19 ________

*See the “FLOORING INFORMATION” section for comparison. Yes No Method to Address: ____________________ 5 ________ 10 ________ 15 ________ 20 _______

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BELOW FLOORING SYSTEM FLOORING INFORMATION

CRAWL SPACE BASEMENT Manufacturer: ________________________________________________ Yes

Approved Over Radiant Heat: No
Open-Air Enclosed Wall-Vented Conditioned Walk Out: Solid Engineered Yes
Approved Below Grade: No

Ground is Dirt, Concrete, Gravel, Other: __________________________ Yes No Strip Plank MOISTURE TESTING
Yes No Side(s) Below Ground Level: Unfinished Factory Finished Moisture Meter Type: ____________________________________________

6 mil Plastic Vapor Retarder Present: North South Width: ______________ Species: _________________________________ Name: ______________________ Model: _____________________________
Yes No East West Parquet Pattern: ______________________________________________ Meter Species Correction: ______________________________________

Seams Overlapped and Taped: Basement Finished/Unfinished: __________________________________ Add’tl. Info. on Flooring Container: ___________________________ High Reading: ___________________ Low Reading: _________________
Yes No If Finished, Date Completed: _____________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Comparison Readings (trim, door, cabinets, etc.): ______________

Plastic Taped up Foundation Walls: Wall Cracks Present: Lot Number: _____________ SqFt. per Container: _______________ ___________________________________________________________________
Yes No Yes No Unknown Total Job SqFt.: ____________ Total SqFt. Necessary: ___________ Areas of Concern: _______________________________________________

Percentage of Ground Covered: _____________ % If Yes, Location: __________________________________________________

Installation Method: Nail Glue Float Temperature: ________________ Relative Humidity: _______________

Insulation Present: ____________________________________________________________________ Transition Pieces Needed: _____________________________________ Average Reading (sum of readings/40): _________________________
Yes No Sump Pump: Quantity of Transitions: _______________ linear feet High Readings (% of total boards): _____________________________

Insulation on Foundation Walls: Yes No Type of Underlayment Required by Manufacturer: ____________ >> 40 Readings per 1,000 Square Feet <<
Yes No Operating: _________________________________________________________________ 1 ________ 11 ________ 21 _________ 31 ________

Vents Present: Yes No Unknown Quantity of Underlayment Necessary: _________________________ 2 ________ 12 ________ 22 ________ 32 ________
Yes No HVAC Vents Open to Basement: Fastener Type Required by Manufacturer: _____________________ 3 ________ 13 ________ 23 ________ 33 ________

Number of Vents: ___________ Open/Closed: ______________________ Yes No Length: ___________ Gauge: _____________ Schedule: ____________ 4 ________ 14 ________ 24 ________ 34 ________

Square Feet of Crawl Space: _____________________________________ Temperature: _____________ Relative Humidity: ___________________ Adhesive System Required by Manufacturer: __________________ 5 ________ 15 ________ 25 ________ 35 ________

Humidistat Installed: Moisture Content of Exposed Joists: _____________________________ Trowel Required: _______________________________________________ 6 ________ 16 ________ 26 ________ 36 ________
Yes No ____________________________________________________________________ Flooring Manufacturer Acclimation Requirements: ____________ 7 ________ 17 ________ 27 ________ 37 ________

Temperature: _________________ Relative Humidity: _______________ Signs of Moisture Damage: _______________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ 8 ________ 18 ________ 28 ________ 38 ________

Distance from Ground to Underside of Joists: ____________ inches Peeling Paint: Temperature: _____________ Relative Humidity: _________________ 9 ________ 19 ________ 29 ________ 39 ________

Moisture Content of Exposed Joists: _____________________________ Yes No Other Specific Installation Requirements: _____________________ 10 ________ 20 ________ 30 ________ 40 ________

Moisture Content Underside Exposed Subfloor: __________________ Floor Stains: _________________________________________________________________

Condensation Present: Yes No

Yes No Rusty Nails: FINISH INFORMATION

Standing Water Present: Yes No

Finish Used: ______________________ Lot Number: _______________
Yes No Other: _____________________________________________________________
Sheen: _________________________________ Total SqFt.: ___________
Mold Present: ____________________________________________________________________
Coverage Rate: ________________________________________________
Yes No
Number of Gallons: __________ Number of Coats: ______________
Alkali/Discoloration on Foundation Walls:
Application Method/Tool: ______________________________________
Yes No
Sealer: ________________________________________________________
Lot Number: ______________________ Total SqFt.: ________________
Coverage Rate: ________________________________________________
Number of Gallons: ____________ Number of Coats: ____________
Application Method/Tool: ______________________________________
Color: _______________________ Product: _________________________
Mixture/Ratio: _________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Process/System: _______________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Dry Time Requirements: _______________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Airflow Obstacles: _____________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

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SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS ROOMS TO RECEIVE WOOD

Power: Art/Fixtures: __________________________________________________ Entry: ____________________ SqFt. Kitchen: _________________ SqFt. Bath 3: ___________________ SqFt. Bath 4: ___________________ SqFt.
110 220 Other Removed Cover Hall(s): ___________________ SqFt. Great Room: _____________ SqFt. Bath 5: ___________________ SqFt. Bath 6: ___________________ SqFt.
Location of Breaker Box: ________________________________________ Gas and Water Lines Disconnected: Living Room: _____________ SqFt. Dining Room: ____________ SqFt. Master Bed: ______________ SqFt. Bed 1: ____________________ SqFt.
___________________________________________________________________ Yes No Nook: ____________________ SqFt. Pantry: __________________ SqFt. Bed 2: ____________________ SqFt. Bed 3: ____________________ SqFt.
Location of Temp Pole: __________________________________________ Toilets/Pedestals/Plumbing Fixtures: Formal: __________________ SqFt. Study: ___________________ SqFt. Bed 4: ____________________ SqFt. Bed 5: ____________________ SqFt.
___________________________________________________________________ Yes No Library: __________________ SqFt. Powder Bath: ____________ SqFt. Bed 6: ____________________ SqFt. Bed 7: ____________________ SqFt.
Booster Necessary: Plumber Information: _________________________________________ Bath 1: ___________________ SqFt. Bath 2: ___________________ SqFt. Other Rooms: ____________ SqFt. Other Rooms: ____________ SqFt.
Yes No ________________________________________________________________
Time Schedule Considerations: Existing Floor Covering Removal and Disposal:
Arrival: __________________________________________________________ Carpet Glued: Yes No
Departure: _______________________________________________________ Vinyl Underlayment: ___________________________
Other Trades: ___________________________________________________________
Yes No Tile Underlayment: ___________________________
Schedules: ______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________
Wet Work Complete: Wood Nailed/Glued: ____________________________
Yes No __________________________________________________________
Expected Traffic Use: Other
High Low Average Disposal: ______________________________________________________
Any Special or Unique Use: Trim and Moldings Removal: ___________________________________
Office Restaurant Retail Store Re-Use Trim:
Bar Other Yes No
High Rise: New Trim: _______________ Style: ________________________________
Yes No Amount Necessary: ____________________________________________
Elevator: Lead (pre-1978): _____________________ Certified: ______________
Passenger Freight None ________________________________________________________________
Stairways: _______________ Number of Flights: __________________ Asbestos (pre-1986): ___________ Remediation: _______________
Hours of Access: __________________ Age of Facility: _____________ ________________________________________________________________

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