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Joinery - Poor	The joinery is in poor overall condition and requires repair or renewal to restore proper function and appearance	0	Edit Delete
Damaged Asbestos	Sections of the joinery may contain asbestos, and some areas require replacement. This presents a potential safety risk, and before carrying out any work on suspected asbestos-containing materials, a risk assessment should be undertaken by a suitably qualified specialist	1	Edit Delete
Beetle	Evidence of wood-boring beetle (woodworm) activity was noted. You should check whether the affected timbers have been treated under a valid guarantee. If no evidence of treatment can be provided, the timbers should be treated by a specialist contractor who is a member of the Property Care Association (PCA) or similar recognised body	2	Edit Delete
Uneven Tiling at eaves	Unevenness was noted to the roof covering at the eaves, possibly due to deterioration of the edge timbers. A detailed inspection is recommended	3	Edit Delete
Poor Decorations	The finishes are in a poor state of repair, and urgent redecoration is required. Given the age of the timbers, it is possible that areas of timber decay may be revealed during preparation for redecoration	4	Edit Delete
Redecoration	The finishes are deteriorating, and early redecoration is required to reduce the risk of timber decay and further deterioration	5	Edit Delete
General Damage	There are damaged sections of roof joinery that require repair or replacement to maintain structural integrity and weather protection	6	Edit Delete
Soffit Vents Damaged	Some protective ventilation grilles are damaged and require repair or replacement to maintain adequate airflow and prevent pest ingress	7	Edit Delete
No Ventilation to Soffits	There is no visible ventilation to the eaves, and improvements are required to ensure adequate airflow and reduce the risk of condensation and timber decay	8	Edit Delete

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