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11/20/2008 03:11 PM
Tank Cover
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Can anyone tell what this cover is for; septic?
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11/20/2008 02:27 PM
What is ths?
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Sensor?
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11/20/2008 02:15 PM
chicken any one
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I'm a newbie, especially to commercial stuff, i was asked to look at a franchise chicken place thats wall paper is peeling on all exterior walls. My guess is that there is no where for moisture to go once penetrated behind the stucco coating. Decorative CMU's are at the base of the exterior and I cant figure out how moisture would escape in this scenario. How do i write this up? Do you think they forgot a moisture barrier???
The photos are of 1, peeling paper and rusted corner guard. 2 Drywall above drop ceiling. 3, Exterior. 4, Siding below chair rail.
I don't use moisture meters, but guessing I don't need one here!
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11/20/2008 01:59 PM
Vinyl Tile Inspection in St-Raymond, QC G3L 2S3
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We have an immediate need for an inspector to inspect a vinyl tile floor in a residential home in St-Raymond, QC G3L 2S3.
The complaint is for poor performance. You are required to have a moisture meter. Temperature and humidity readings required along with pictures. A checklist will be provided.
Payment will be made within 10 days of completion of the inspection or immediately after the inspection if you accept bankcards. Payment will be in US funds.
You are responsible for setting the appointment. The inspection report (http://www.inspectionnews.net/home_inspection/autolink.php?id=5&script=showthread&forumid=24) must be submitted on our website within 48 hours of the inspection.
Inspect Solutions, Inc. has been contracted to provide national inspection services for major retailers and manufacturers.
Our clients are major retailers or manufacturers that just want to know what is wrong so the problem can be taken care of. They also need our opinion so the proper party can be charged back. For example, if it is a major box store inspection and it is an installation related issue, our reports are used for the reason of the chargeback to the installer.
We have our own secure-web based program that you will upload the photos. You will also complete the report online. Our web-based program is extremely easy.
Contact Ron Gould via email at rgould@inspectsolutions.com or (888) 854-0946.
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11/20/2008 01:56 PM
Laminate Floor Inspection in Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7J8
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We have an immediate need for an inspector to inspect a laminate floor in a residential home in Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7J8
The complaint is for poor performance. You are required to have a moisture meter. Temperature and humidity readings required along with pictures. A checklist will be provided.
Payment will be made within 10 days of completion of the inspection or immediately after the inspection if you accept bankcards. Payment will be in US funds.
You are responsible for setting the appointment. The inspection report (http://www.inspectionnews.net/home_inspection/autolink.php?id=5&script=showthread&forumid=24) must be submitted on our website within 48 hours of the inspection.
Inspect Solutions, Inc. has been contracted to provide national inspection services for major retailers and manufacturers.
Our clients are major retailers or manufacturers that just want to know what is wrong so the problem can be taken care of. They also need our opinion so the proper party can be charged back. For example, if it is a major box store inspection and it is an installation related issue, our reports are used for the reason of the chargeback to the installer.
We have our own secure-web based program that you will upload the photos. You will also complete the report online. Our web-based program is extremely easy.
Contact Ron Gould via email at rgould@inspectsolutions.com or (888) 854-0946.
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11/20/2008 12:34 PM
New IR Video
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Check out my new IR Video at www.santarosatermiteandpestcontrol.com (http://www.santarosatermiteandpestcontrol.com)
I put this video together for my Web Site. And was thinking that others may want to have a Video for there Web Sites. As there is nothing like it out there. Contact me If you think this Video can help your Web Site.
You can have this Video on your Web-Site With your Company name. phone # and all your information in the movie.
Send me an email for More info. ronofexcellence@earthlink.net
The cost is $ 95.00
Bring your Web Site to life with a video.
Its in low Res 160X120 as most HI inspectors have low Res cameras.
Im not looking for some to rip this apart. * "PLease don't"*
Im just trying to help other if i can with a cool Web-Tool.
Best.
Ron Bibler
Excellence Building Inspection Services
Excellence Exterminating Co. Inc.
Excellence Thermal Imaging Co.
www.santarosatermiteandpestcontrol.com (http://www.santarosatermiteandpestcontrol.com/)
ronofexcellence@earthlink.net
707-570-2000
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11/20/2008 12:14 PM
Winterized Foreclosure
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I did an inspection today for a realtor that is buying a foreclosure that a bank owns. The house can been winterized 11-5-08 with stickers everywhere. I did the inspection looking at the outside and attic, interior and all parts that I could inspect without the water and electricity on. The realtor wants me to come back and finish the inspection when she trys to get the water and power on. I am thinking that whoever winterized it should come dewinterize it. I have read pass post on the subject that were posted last year but things may be different now. Could someone inject some help here please
Jim Murphy
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11/20/2008 09:56 AM
Natural Gas Line to BBQ
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This material is new to me, so I thought I'd best ask.
One end is tapped off at the exterior just downstream of the gas meter, the other end is connected to a fixed exterior BBQ. Around 5 feet is exposed above ground at the meter (seems wrong to me, as it's a location where such damage by lawnmowers, weed wackers, foot traffic etc.), about 20 feet is buried in an unknown depth running the rest of the way the barbecue.
1) What's this material called, and is approved for this application?
2) If it is approved does anyone have a link to the manufacturer's installation instructions?
3) Generally, what/where are the code reference(s) for this type of installation?
4) About a foot down from the connection that the meter, a portion of the line is wrapped in what appears to be electrical tape. Is this just a kludge, or is this some sort of special tape approved to do whatever it's doing (plugging a leak? Weather protection for some kind of connector?) .
Thanks as always....
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11/20/2008 08:55 AM
Elec grounding question
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Hello all,
First post, I really learn alot from this forum, thanks.
I ran into this senario and was scratching my head.
SE has a #4 awg apparently tied into the footing, (wire goes down thru the slab anyway). But I saw this at the water main. Main is Poly-E with copper supply throughout.
Ground wire (green wir in picture) runs back to the panel.
How is this functional?
Thanks for the help.
Mike P.
Baltimore
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11/20/2008 06:25 AM
shake roof/ no drip edge
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Florida house
no drip edge metal; 24 in shake with 10 in. exposure; felt paper layered at each row of shakes; 5/8 plywood decking.
my question is the amount of overhang of the shakes at the rakes and eaves? as far as i know edge metal is not a requirement?
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11/20/2008 01:35 AM
Southern California Fires
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Here are some amazing pictures of the fires in Southern California.
How much would a generator/pump cost for those homes with pools? I bet some could have been saved.
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/11/california_wildfires_yet_again.html
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11/19/2008 06:34 PM
New old or Second quality...
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Ok, this one has me baffled...
Walked a roof today and it looked good at first...
No buckling, burning, loos of granules, no nails showing all the stuff that is a CLEAR indicator of issues...
But then...
The exposure looks wrong... too much of the shadow is showing..
The, why are there what look like CUTS in so many of the shingles...I would think they were cracks, but they are too regular and in too many of the shingles...
What am I seeing....
I have large Hi-res pictures if someone wants to take a look.....
What looks like cracks are changes in THICKNESS of the shingles...weird...
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11/19/2008 06:22 PM
Gas meter access.
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Remodeled home today, rear porch was extended over the gas meter. The access panel opening is less than 22" by 24" (UPC 1209.5) probably not relavent but IRC has nothing I could find.
The 2006 N.C. Fuel Gas Code 401.9 states
"*Accessible and Acceptable Location*
A meter location, when required, shall be provided for the building or premises to be served. Gas metes shall be readily accessivle for inspection, reading, and replacement. Location, space requirements, dimensions, and type of installation shall be acceptable to the gas company."
(Code man speak with forked tongue)
What do I put in the report? "Recommend letter of acceptable installation be obtained from the gas co. prior to cllosing."?
Thoughts......anyone!
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11/19/2008 06:20 PM
Carbon Monoxide detector 1 ft. above floor
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During the inspection of this house, I cam across a carbon monoxide detector in the hallway, that was placed 1 foot above the floor. I have always seen them at ceiling level. Does anyone have a good explanation for this?
Thank you kindly
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11/19/2008 06:13 PM
Mid efficiency furnace combustion air
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So the mechanical room is located on the lower floor of a house constructed on a downslope lot and has 2 - 100,000 BTU, mid-efficiency furnaces. Two 4x14" screened vents opening into the foundation crawlspace provide combustion air. If each furnace requires a minimum of 100 square inches, these two vents are inadequate. Right? Thought so.
Now the real question. I was flipping through my code check and found an interesting note that I had not noticed before. "Only lower opening connected to underfloor area". This indicates that only one combustion air vent can go down into the foundation crawlspace area, the other has to go up into the attic or out an exterior wall. However, perusing the IRC, it looks like there is no restriction on both venting into the foundation crawlspace area, just cannot share an opening or duct. Anyone have an answer?
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11/20/2008 04:05 PM
California Realtors report jump in home affordability - Bizjournals.com
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11/20/2008 11:39 PM
Foreclosures boost homes sales - San Francisco Chronicle
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11/07/2008 06:40 PM
Special Report, Part II: Predictions for California from Realtors ... - Los Angeles Times
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11/18/2008 11:23 PM
Median home prices drop in most markets - Boston Globe (registration)
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11/21/2008 02:00 AM
Real Estate Veteran Bob Majorino Enhances His Ventura County ... - PR.com (press release)
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11/20/2008 10:02 PM
US homes attracting interest from foreign buyers - Dallas Morning News
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US homes attracting interest from foreign buyersDallas Morning News, TX - 4 hours agoTexas ranks fourth in the country for foreign homebuyers, with about 7 percent of the total, behind Florida, California and Arizona. The real estate sold to ... |
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11/21/2008 02:04 AM
A glimmer OF HOPE - Spokane Journal of Business
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A glimmer OF HOPESpokane Journal of Business, WA - 33 minutes agoThe California Association of Realtors reports that the number of home sales there, including both new and older homes, shot up in September by 96 percent ... |
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11/20/2008 08:02 PM
Home sales fall 25 percent, but median price rises - Austin American-Statesman
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11/21/2008 02:20 AM
Local real estate economy - Ukiah Daily Journal
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Local real estate economyUkiah Daily Journal, CA - 18 minutes agoRealtors say in general, the foreclosure problem nationwide and in California has been at its worst in areas that had lots of new housing built in the past ... |
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11/21/2008 02:13 AM
Recovery of housing market seen by summer - Los Angeles Daily News
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Recovery of housing market seen by summerLos Angeles Daily News, CA - 24 minutes agoMark Schniepp, who heads the Santa Barbara-based California Economic Forecast, delivered that message to a room full of business leaders, Realtors, ... |
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