U.S. DOD Form dod-va-26-1852
Description of Materials
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION
HUD’s OMB APPROVAL NO. 2502-0192 (exp. 1/31/2001)
and 2502-0313 (exp. 8/31/2001)
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 30 minutes per response, including the time for
reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the
collection of information. This agency may not collect this information, and you are not required to complete this form, unless it
displays a currently valid OMB control number.
The National Housing Act (12 USC 1703) authorizes insuring financial institutions against default losses on single family mortgages.
HUD must evaluate the acceptability and value of properties to be insured. The information collected here will be used to determine if
proposed construction meets regulatory requirements and if the property is suitable for mortgage insurance. Response to this information
collection is mandatory. No assurance of confidentiality is provided.
Proposed Construction
Under Construction
No.
Name and address of Mortgagor or Sponsor
(To be inserted by HUD, VA
Name and address of Contractor or Builder
Instructions
1. For additional information on how this form is to be submitted,
number of copies, etc., see the instructions applicable to the HUD
Application for Mortgage
Insurance, VA Request for Determination of Reasonable Value, or
FmHA Property Information and Appraisal Report , as the case may
be.
2. Describe all materials and equipment to be used, whether or not
shown on the drawings, by marking an X in each appropriate
check-box and entering the information called for each space. If
3. Work not specifically described or shown will not be
considered unless required, then the minimum acceptable will
be assumed. Work exceeding minimum requirements cannot be
considered unless specifically described.
4. Include no alternates, "or equal" phrases, or contradictory
items. (Consideration of a request for acceptance of substitute
materiels or equipment is thereby precluded.)
5. Include signatures required at the end of this form.
6. The construction shall be completed in compliance with the
related drawings and specifications, as amended during
processing. The specifications include this Description of
1. Excavation
Bearing soil, type
2. Foundations
Footings concrete mix
strength psi
Reinforcing
Foundation wall material
Reinforcing
Interior foundation wall material
Columns material and sizes
Party foundation wall
Piers material and reinforcing
Girders material and sizes
Sills material
Basement entrance areaway
Waterproofing
Windows areaways
Footing drains
Termite protection
Basementless space ground cover
Special foundations
insulation
foundation vents
Additional information
3. Chimneys
Material
Flue lining material
Prefabricated (make and size)
Heater flue size
Vents (material and size) gas or oil heater
Fireplace flue size
water heater
Additional information
4. Fireplaces
Type
solid fuel
gas burning
Fireplace facing
circulator (make and size)
lining
Ash dump and clean-out
hearth
mantel
Additional information
Retain this record for three years
Page 1 of 6
ref. HUD Handbook 4145.1 &4950.1 form HUD-92005 (10/84)
VA Form 26-1852 and form FmHA 424-2
5. Exterior Walls
Wood frame wood grade, and species
Sheathing
thickness
Corner bracing Building paper or felt
solid
spaced
o.c.
diagonal
width
Siding
grade
type
size
exposure
fastening
Shingles
Stucco
grade
thickness
type
Lath
size
exposure
fastening
weight
Masonry veneer
Masonry
solid
Backup material
Sills
faced
Lintels
stuccoed total wall thickness
thickness
bonding
Door sills
facing thickness
Window sills
Interior surfaces damproofing,
Additional information
facing material
Lintels
coats of
lb.
Base flashing
Base flashing
furring
Exterior painting material
Gable wall construction
same as main walls
other construction
6. Floor Framing
Joists wood, grade, and species
Concrete slab
basement floor
other
ground supported
first floor
reinforcing
bridging
self-supporting mix
insulation
Fill under slab material
Additional information
anchors
thickness
membrane
thickness
7. Subflooring (Describe underflooring for special floors under Item 21)
Material grade and species
Laid
first floor
Additional information
size
second floor
attic
sq. ft.
diagonal
type
right angles
8. Finish Flooring (Wood only. Describe underflooring for special floors under Item 21)
Thickness Width
Species
Rooms
Grade
Location
Bldg. Paper
Finish
First floor
Second floor
Attic floor
sq. ft.
Additional information
9. Partition Framing
Studs wood, grade, and species
size and spacing
Other
Additional information
10. Ceiling Framing
Joists wood, grade, and species
Other
11. Roof Framing
Rafters wood, grade, and species
Roof trusses (see detail) grade and species
Bridging
Additional information
12. Roofing
Sheathing wood, grade, and species
Roofing
solid
grade
size
spaced
o.c.
type
Underlay
weight or thickness
Built-up roofing
Flashing material
number of plies
gage or weight
size
surfacing material
gravel stops
fastening
snow guards
Additional information
Retain this record for three years
Page 2 of 6
ref. HUD Handbook 4145.1 &4950.1 form HUD-92005 (10/84)
VA Form 26-1852 and form FmHA 424-2
13. Gutters and Downspouts
Gutters material
Downspouts material
gage or weight
gage or weight
Downspouts connected to
Storm sewer
sanitary sewer
size
size
dry-well
shape
shape
number
Splash blocks material and size
Additional information
14. Lath and Plaster
Lath
walls
ceilings material
Dry-wall
walls
ceilings material
weight or thickness
Plaster coats
thickness
finish
finish
Joint treatment
15. Decorating (Paint, wallpaper, etc
Rooms
Wall Finish Material and Application
Ceiling Finish Material and Application
Kitchen
Bath
Other
Additional information
16. Interior Doors and Trim
Doors type
material
Door trim type
material
thickness
Base type
Finish doors
Other trim (item, type and location)
material
size
trim
Additional information
17. Windows
Windows type
make
Glass grade
Trim type
sash weights
material
material
sash thickness
balances, type
Paint
Weather-stripping type
head flashing
number coats
material
Screens
full
half
Basement windows type
type
number
material
Storm sash, number
screen cloth material
screens, number
Storm sash, number
Special windows
Additional information
18. Entrances and Exterior Detail
Main entrance door
material
Other entrance doors
Head flashing
material
Screen doors thickness
width
thickness
width
thickness
Weatherstripping type
number
Combination storm and screen doors thickness
Shutters
hinged
fixed
Railings
screen cloth material
number
Frame material
thickness
Frame material
saddles
thickness
Storm doors thickness
number
screen cloth material
Attic louvers
Exterior millwork grade and species
Paint
number coats
Additional information
19. Cabinets and Interior Detail
Kitchen cabinets, wall units material
Base units material
Back and end splash
Medicine cabinets make
Other cabinets and built -in furniture
lineal feet of shelves
edging
counter top
Finish of cabinets
shelf width
number coats
model
Additional information
Retain this record for three years
Page 3 of 6
ref. HUD Handbook 4145.1 &4950.1 form HUD-92005 (10/84)
VA Form 26-1852 and form FmHA 424-2
20. Stairs
Treads
Material
Thickness
Stair
Risers
Material
Thickness
Strings
Material
Size
Handrail
Material
Size
Balusters
Material
Size
Basement
Main
Attic
Disappearing make and model number
Additional information
21. Special Floors and Wainscot (Describe Carpet as listed in Certified Products Directory)
Wainscot
Floors
Location
Material, Color, Border, Sizes, Gage, Etc.
Threshold
Wall Base
Underfloor
Material
Material
Material
Height
Height in Showers
Over Tub
(From Floor)
Kitchen
Bath
Location
Material, Color, Border, Sizes, Gage, Etc.
Height
Bath
Additional information
22. Plumbing
Fixture
Number
Location
Make
MFR’s Fixture Identification No.
Size
Color
Sink
Lavatory
Water closet
Bathtub
Shower over tub
Stall shower
Laundry trays
Bathroom accessories
Recessed material
number
Attached material
number
Additional information
Curtain rod
Water supply
Sewage disposal
Door
public
public
House drain (inside)
Shower pan material
community system
community system
cast iron
Water piping
galvanized steel
Domestic water heater type
tile
*(Show and describe individual system in complete detail in separate
individual (private) system*
individual (private) system*
other
House sewer (outside)
copper tubing
other
make and model
capacity
cast iron
tile
other
Sill cocks, number
heating capacity
Storage tank material
Gas service
utility company
liq. pet. gas
Footing drains connected to
storm sewer
drawings and specifications according to requirements.)
capacity
other
sanitary sewer
dry well
gph. 100 rise.
gallons
Gas piping
cooking
Sump pump make and model
house heating
discharges into
Additional information
Retain this record for three years
Page 4 of 6
ref. HUD Handbook 4145.1 &4950.1 form HUD-92005 (10/84)
VA Form 26-1852 and form FmHA 424-2