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<body> <table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width="90%"><TR><td bgcolor="#ffffff"> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial" COLOR="#000000"><B> Reports: Inspection Notes at Home? </B></FONT> <IMG SRC="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/posticon.gif" BORDER=0 alt="home inspection"><FONT SIZE="1" color="#800080" face="Verdana, Arial">Last Post By: Ken Larson on January 27, 2006 12:52 PM</FONT> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial">I also just use my digital camera. Lots of photos of data plates. On average about 125 pics per home if it's in fairly good shape. If something is really unusual I may take a couple notes, but mostly just use the camera now with a few hand signals <FONT COLOR="#FF0000">...more...</FONT> <a href="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum15/HTML/000286.html">View Message: http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum15/HTML/000286.html</a> </font> <p></p>======<p></p> </td></tr></table> <P><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width="90%"><TR><td bgcolor="#ffffff"> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial" COLOR="#000000"><B> Attic Insulation, Ventilation, Roof Framing, Roof Coverings: Ventilation Fan Directly Above Tub </B></FONT> <IMG SRC="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/posticon.gif" BORDER=0 alt="home inspection"><FONT SIZE="1" color="#800080" face="Verdana, Arial">Last Post By: Bob Knauff on January 27, 2006 12:42 PM</FONT> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial">DJ, Welcome to the forum and we hope you can contribute also as time goes by! Michael is exactly right and to find out IF the fan is the correct type, gently pull the fan grill down from the ceiling and peer inside the housing to locate a label or <FONT COLOR="#FF0000">...more...</FONT> <a href="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000643.html">View Message: http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000643.html</a> </font> <p></p>======<p></p> </td></tr></table> <P><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width="90%"><TR><td bgcolor="#ffffff"> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial" COLOR="#000000"><B> General Chit Chat: What's involved in a Commercial Insp </B></FONT> <IMG SRC="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/posticon.gif" BORDER=0 alt="home inspection"><FONT SIZE="1" color="#800080" face="Verdana, Arial">Last Post By: Bill Wieczorek on January 27, 2006 11:52 AM</FONT> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial">I was asked about doing an inspection on a commercial building. Since I haven't done one I turned it down. Can one of you commercial guys tell me what's involved. Is there additional education required, how much ect. Even if I never do one I'd like to <FONT COLOR="#FF0000">...more...</FONT> <a href="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum10/HTML/001667.html">View Message: http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum10/HTML/001667.html</a> </font> <p></p>======<p></p> </td></tr></table> <P><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width="90%"><TR><td bgcolor="#ffffff"> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial" COLOR="#000000"><B> HVAC Systems: No ceiling in furnace closet. </B></FONT> <IMG SRC="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/posticon.gif" BORDER=0 alt="home inspection"><FONT SIZE="1" color="#800080" face="Verdana, Arial">Last Post By: Jerry McCarthy on January 27, 2006 11:32 AM</FONT> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial">Closet ceiling covering not required. Don't know what else is going on as I'd like to have seen a photo of the whole enchilada? ------------------ Jerry McCarthy San Mateo, <FONT COLOR="#FF0000">...more...</FONT> <a href="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum8/HTML/000832.html">View Message: http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum8/HTML/000832.html</a> </font> <p></p>======<p></p> </td></tr></table> <P><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width="90%"><TR><td bgcolor="#ffffff"> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial" COLOR="#000000"><B> Exterior Features, Grading and Drainage: Weep holes over door </B></FONT> <IMG SRC="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/posticon.gif" BORDER=0 alt="home inspection"><FONT SIZE="1" color="#800080" face="Verdana, Arial">Last Post By: Kevin Luce on January 27, 2006 10:43 AM</FONT> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial">I know we don't do codes, but does anyone have the code and information that goes with it? Referring to the installation of weep hole <FONT COLOR="#FF0000">...more...</FONT> <a href="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum6/HTML/000398.html">View Message: http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum6/HTML/000398.html</a> </font> <p></p>======<p></p> </td></tr></table> <P><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width="90%"><TR><td bgcolor="#ffffff"> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial" COLOR="#000000"><B> Attic Insulation, Ventilation, Roof Framing, Roof Coverings: Wouldn't it be easier to fix the roof?? </B></FONT> <IMG SRC="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/posticon.gif" BORDER=0 alt="home inspection"><FONT SIZE="1" color="#800080" face="Verdana, Arial">Last Post By: Jim Baird on January 27, 2006 07:17 AM</FONT> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial">Another example of "appropriate technology", which is part of the overall idea of "sustainable <FONT COLOR="#FF0000">...more...</FONT> <a href="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000628.html">View Message: http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000628.html</a> </font> <p></p>======<p></p> </td></tr></table> <P><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width="90%"><TR><td bgcolor="#ffffff"> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial" COLOR="#000000"><B> Attic Insulation, Ventilation, Roof Framing, Roof Coverings: Roof framing </B></FONT> <IMG SRC="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/posticon.gif" BORDER=0 alt="home inspection"><FONT SIZE="1" color="#800080" face="Verdana, Arial">Last Post By: Jim Baird on January 27, 2006 07:13 AM</FONT> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial">Jeffrey, 24' rafter not counting overhang means a piece of lumber 24+ ft in length? In yp (yellow pine)? I know NC has lots of wood, but down here in GA yellow pine in that length is really hard to get. In that kind of length around here what we see is <FONT COLOR="#FF0000">...more...</FONT> <a href="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000642.html">View Message: http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000642.html</a> </font> <p></p>======<p></p> </td></tr></table> <P><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width="90%"><TR><td bgcolor="#ffffff"> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial" COLOR="#000000"><B> Electrical Systems: Overhead line </B></FONT> <IMG SRC="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/posticon.gif" BORDER=0 alt="home inspection"><FONT SIZE="1" color="#800080" face="Verdana, Arial">Last Post By: Eric Barker on January 27, 2006 06:34 AM</FONT> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial">Clearance is ok? It's well within reach of the deck - though below. The other issue I was concerned with was that the neutral line has direct contact with the steel structure. Don't you want to keep such bonding restricted to the service panel or <FONT COLOR="#FF0000">...more...</FONT> <a href="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum4/HTML/001138.html">View Message: http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum4/HTML/001138.html</a> </font> <p></p>======<p></p> </td></tr></table> <P><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width="90%"><TR><td bgcolor="#ffffff"> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial" COLOR="#000000"><B> General Chit Chat: Major Blooper opportunity </B></FONT> <IMG SRC="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/posticon.gif" BORDER=0 alt="home inspection"><FONT SIZE="1" color="#800080" face="Verdana, Arial">Last Post By: Gerry Beaumont on January 27, 2006 06:15 AM</FONT> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial">Hi Wen, to funny, I nearly choked on my morning coffee reading that, reminds me of the time a visitor to the home I was doing had attached a dog leash to the garage door handle, I managed to hit the reverse button just before "Fluffy's" hind paws left <FONT COLOR="#FF0000">...more...</FONT> <a href="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum10/HTML/001666.html">View Message: http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum10/HTML/001666.html</a> </font> <p></p>======<p></p> </td></tr></table> <P><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width="90%"><TR><td bgcolor="#ffffff"> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial" COLOR="#000000"><B> HVAC Systems: Furnace clearance </B></FONT> <IMG SRC="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/posticon.gif" BORDER=0 alt="home inspection"><FONT SIZE="1" color="#800080" face="Verdana, Arial">Last Post By: Tony Keith on January 27, 2006 06:07 AM</FONT> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial">I would agree with your reasoning Frank, the front needs to have air. Flame roll out is always a consideration, though if the data plate states 3", by golly then, and if the install follows along the rules, I'd say it is good to go. Frank, did it <FONT COLOR="#FF0000">...more...</FONT> <a href="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum8/HTML/000834.html">View Message: http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum8/HTML/000834.html</a> </font> <p></p>======<p></p> </td></tr></table> <P><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width="90%"><TR><td bgcolor="#ffffff"> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial" COLOR="#000000"><B> HVAC Systems: HVAC in garage - - help! </B></FONT> <IMG SRC="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/posticon.gif" BORDER=0 alt="home inspection"><FONT SIZE="1" color="#800080" face="Verdana, Arial">Last Post By: Darren Miller on January 27, 2006 05:02 AM</FONT> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial">The 2003 IRC R309.1.1 Duct penetration. Ducts in the garage and ducts penetrating the walls or ceilings separating the dwelling from the garage shall be constructed of a minimum No. 26 gage (0.48 mm) sheet metal or other approved material and shall have <FONT COLOR="#FF0000">...more...</FONT> <a href="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum8/HTML/000835.html">View Message: http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum8/HTML/000835.html</a> </font> <p></p>======<p></p> </td></tr></table> <P><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width="90%"><TR><td bgcolor="#ffffff"> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial" COLOR="#000000"><B> Ethics: TRCC and other new construction items </B></FONT> <IMG SRC="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/posticon.gif" BORDER=0 alt="home inspection"><FONT SIZE="1" color="#800080" face="Verdana, Arial">Last Post By: Al Austin on January 26, 2006 06:21 PM</FONT> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial">An American Dream turns to a Texas Nightmare Contributed by John Cobarruvias on 3/23/2005 8:51:10 PM "It should be clear, trusting the homebuilding industry to advocate for your family is like trusting a terrorist to advocate for homeland security." <FONT COLOR="#FF0000">...more...</FONT> <a href="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum37/HTML/000150.html">View Message: http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum37/HTML/000150.html</a> </font> <p></p>======<p></p> </td></tr></table> <P><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width="90%"><TR><td bgcolor="#ffffff"> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial" COLOR="#000000"><B> HVAC Systems: Three in a row (for newer folks) </B></FONT> <IMG SRC="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/posticon.gif" BORDER=0 alt="home inspection"><FONT SIZE="1" color="#800080" face="Verdana, Arial">Last Post By: Rick Hurst on January 26, 2006 05:07 PM</FONT> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial">The drain pipe opening should be sealed up on the line then. Makes a perfect entrance for honey bees to start in the wall <FONT COLOR="#FF0000">...more...</FONT> <a href="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum8/HTML/000831.html">View Message: http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum8/HTML/000831.html</a> </font> <p></p>======<p></p> </td></tr></table> <P><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width="90%"><TR><td bgcolor="#ffffff"> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial" COLOR="#000000"><B> Plumbing & Water Heating Systems: Interesting sump pump question... </B></FONT> <IMG SRC="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/posticon.gif" BORDER=0 alt="home inspection"><FONT SIZE="1" color="#800080" face="Verdana, Arial">Last Post By: Jeff G. Hooper on January 26, 2006 02:21 PM</FONT> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial"> quote:"Okay, so the pump was under warranty and repaired." Associated damages. Fitness of Merchantability. As far as the insurance issue, you may want to look into the sellers insurance as coverage does not always terminate on the sales date. Around <FONT COLOR="#FF0000">...more...</FONT> <a href="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum11/HTML/000887.html">View Message: http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum11/HTML/000887.html</a> </font> <p></p>======<p></p> </td></tr></table> <P><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width="90%"><TR><td bgcolor="#ffffff"> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial" COLOR="#000000"><B> Appliances and Systems: termination of dryer vent thru roof </B></FONT> <IMG SRC="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/posticon.gif" BORDER=0 alt="home inspection"><FONT SIZE="1" color="#800080" face="Verdana, Arial">Last Post By: David Banks on January 26, 2006 02:09 PM</FONT> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial">This is what I include in my reports. VENTING: Dryer should be vented. Suggest rigid metal vent pipe (Aluminum or galvanized) for dryer as plastic is fire safety issue! Especially if concealed. Maximum length should not exceed 25 feet. Dryer exhaust <FONT COLOR="#FF0000">...more...</FONT> <a href="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum3/HTML/000148.html">View Message: http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum3/HTML/000148.html</a> </font> <p></p>======<p></p> </td></tr></table> <P><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width="90%"><TR><td bgcolor="#ffffff"> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial" COLOR="#000000"><B> Structural, Foundation, Crawlspace, Insulation & Ventilation: partially repaired foundation crack </B></FONT> <IMG SRC="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/posticon.gif" BORDER=0 alt="home inspection"><FONT SIZE="1" color="#800080" face="Verdana, Arial">Last Post By: David Banks on January 26, 2006 02:02 PM</FONT> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial">John, Having trouble comprehending the situation but I am assuming this is an interior foundation wall and that floor is the garage floor. Either way I do not see any reason not to continue the repair all the way. They probably filled in the crack in <FONT COLOR="#FF0000">...more...</FONT> <a href="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum9/HTML/000481.html">View Message: http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum9/HTML/000481.html</a> </font> <p></p>======<p></p> </td></tr></table> <P><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width="90%"><TR><td bgcolor="#ffffff"> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial" COLOR="#000000"><B> General Chit Chat: "Nucleous is a manufactured home that was beautifully added onto. " </B></FONT> <IMG SRC="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/posticon.gif" BORDER=0 alt="home inspection"><FONT SIZE="1" color="#800080" face="Verdana, Arial">Last Post By: Ed Porter on January 26, 2006 01:51 PM</FONT> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial">Al, I have done a few of those in my day. You'll be surprised (maybe) or at least amused in the way they attach the "new" floor joists to the steel frame of the mobile home. Good luck. Let us know it that goes. ------------------ Ed Porter - NAHI CRI <FONT COLOR="#FF0000">...more...</FONT> <a href="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum10/HTML/001664.html">View Message: http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum10/HTML/001664.html</a> </font> <p></p>======<p></p> </td></tr></table> <P><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width="90%"><TR><td bgcolor="#ffffff"> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial" COLOR="#000000"><B> Attic Insulation, Ventilation, Roof Framing, Roof Coverings: Nail pattern for Asphalt Comp. Shingles </B></FONT> <IMG SRC="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/posticon.gif" BORDER=0 alt="home inspection"><FONT SIZE="1" color="#800080" face="Verdana, Arial">Last Post By: Mike Schulz on January 26, 2006 04:43 AM</FONT> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial">Your first picture shows 2 nails that are low and may reveal when next course is applied. Your second picture looks to be a hip where ridge cap will cover all those nails. As far as lifting goes, the shingles haven't sealed yet and some times they look <FONT COLOR="#FF0000">...more...</FONT> <a href="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000637.html">View Message: http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000637.html</a> </font> <p></p>======<p></p> </td></tr></table> <P><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width="90%"><TR><td bgcolor="#ffffff"> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial" COLOR="#000000"><B> Insurance, Legal, Advertising/PR: 1st. Trip to Court. </B></FONT> <IMG SRC="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/posticon.gif" BORDER=0 alt="home inspection"><FONT SIZE="1" color="#800080" face="Verdana, Arial">Last Post By: Jerry Peck on January 25, 2006 09:49 PM</FONT> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial">"Expert witnessing is a game and you must know the rules in order to play it." Very well said. There are two opponent teams, one (supposedly) neutral referee. The team with the most persuasive argument wins. Notice that I did not say that the team <FONT COLOR="#FF0000">...more...</FONT> <a href="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum14/HTML/000659.html">View Message: http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum14/HTML/000659.html</a> </font> <p></p>======<p></p> </td></tr></table> <P><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width="90%"><TR><td bgcolor="#ffffff"> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial" COLOR="#000000"><B> Attic Insulation, Ventilation, Roof Framing, Roof Coverings: Vent Pipe Penetration </B></FONT> <IMG SRC="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/posticon.gif" BORDER=0 alt="home inspection"><FONT SIZE="1" color="#800080" face="Verdana, Arial">Last Post By: Gunnar Alquist on January 25, 2006 07:53 PM</FONT> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial">Frank, I know that there is specific standoff/strap hardware available, but I don't know if it is required. Does it have any play/slack? If not, I would be inclined to not have a problem with it. ------------------ I don't want to achieve <FONT COLOR="#FF0000">...more...</FONT> <a href="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000641.html">View Message: http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000641.html</a> </font> <p></p>======<p></p> </td></tr></table> <P><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width="90%"><TR><td bgcolor="#ffffff"> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial" COLOR="#000000"><B> Attic Insulation, Ventilation, Roof Framing, Roof Coverings: ceiling joists </B></FONT> <IMG SRC="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/posticon.gif" BORDER=0 alt="home inspection"><FONT SIZE="1" color="#800080" face="Verdana, Arial">Last Post By: Gunnar Alquist on January 25, 2006 07:13 PM</FONT> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial">Warren, Ceiling joists do not always fall on layout with wall framing. Looks like you have 24" centers on the ceiling joists and 16" centers on the walls. Theoretically, they should line up every 4'. This should be OK. The 2x4 is sometimes called a <FONT COLOR="#FF0000">...more...</FONT> <a href="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000639.html">View Message: http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000639.html</a> </font> <p></p>======<p></p> </td></tr></table> <P><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width="90%"><TR><td bgcolor="#ffffff"> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial" COLOR="#000000"><B> HVAC Systems: Who's responsible? </B></FONT> <IMG SRC="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/posticon.gif" BORDER=0 alt="home inspection"><FONT SIZE="1" color="#800080" face="Verdana, Arial">Last Post By: Gunnar Alquist on January 25, 2006 06:03 PM</FONT> <FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial">Notify the listing agent of the sequence of events. Document this in your report. Let the listing agent know of your concern regarding frozen pipes, etc., and advise that this be addressed. This should all be in writing, such as an email so you have <FONT COLOR="#FF0000">...more...</FONT> <a href="http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum8/HTML/000833.html">View Message: http://www.inspectionnews.com/ubb/Forum8/HTML/000833.html</a> </font> <p></p>======<p></p> </td></tr></table> </body>