Shaun Murray
Sophomore Member
- Joined
- Oct 12, 2004
- Professional Status
- Certified Residential Appraiser
- State
- Florida
The new handbook for skirting reads "For existing construction, if the perimeter enclosure is a non-load-bearing skirting comprised of lightweight material, the entire surface area of the skirting must be permanently attached to backing made of concrete, masonry, treated wood, or a product with similar strength and durability. This means that if vinyl skirting is used, it must be backed with concrete, masonry, treated wood, etc. Vinyl skirting with no backing is not acceptable. An unenclosed crawl space is likewise not acceptable".
The way it reads appears absolute compared to the previous handbook.
Previous handbook stated that a crawl space enclosure with proper ventilation, exclude entry of vermin and water and resist all forces to which it may be subject requirements that uses vinyl siding as an exterior cover only, is acceptable.
My question is, does the responsibility still fall on the engineer or is appraiser to make report subject to correction?
The way it reads appears absolute compared to the previous handbook.
Previous handbook stated that a crawl space enclosure with proper ventilation, exclude entry of vermin and water and resist all forces to which it may be subject requirements that uses vinyl siding as an exterior cover only, is acceptable.
My question is, does the responsibility still fall on the engineer or is appraiser to make report subject to correction?
(yes, someone lived there - couple with 3 kids)
