en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:51:58 +0200 info@inspectorsjournal.com 60 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/ The Inspector's Journal is an interactive webzine written by home inspectors for and about the home inspection industry. TIJ's mission to inform and educate home inspectors, thereby helping them to become better inspectors and ultimately increase their bottom line. This site consists of inspection-related news briefs, a calendar of coming events of interest to home inspectors and a variety of discussion forums moderated by various industry subject matter experts. http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/ http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/images/TIJ144.jpg 144 35 info@inspectorsjournal.com (Mike Lamb) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10828&REPLY_ID=77750 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:45:53 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10828&REPLY_ID=77750 info@inspectorsjournal.com (blazenut) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10825&REPLY_ID=77682 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:05:43 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10825&REPLY_ID=77682
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Whats the danger factor in keeping these - are they very friable as they are known to contain asbestos? should I be concerned about...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (BADAIR) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10820&REPLY_ID=77637 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:29:47 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10820&REPLY_ID=77637
"I had my first (and hopefully last) "incident" today.
Was in the garage with the door down trying to access an attic scuttle when.... the husband returned home and hit the remote opener.
I started shouting and trying to shove at...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Jerry Simon) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10819&REPLY_ID=77615 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:03:05 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10819&REPLY_ID=77615 Download Attachment: images/icon_adobe.gif F...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Phillip) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10818&REPLY_ID=77703 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:44:54 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10818&REPLY_ID=77703
Take a look at this shower set up and tell me what you think.

To me the glass wall does not have enough support and could be knocked down if some one fell against it.


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From the outside, the brick and mortar is reasonbly OK and it's flashed OK through the roof.


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The submersible pump is a Paco model# 3ms-T30, serial: HX01641 which does not show up on a Google search-- anyone know how old this one is, or how long they are expected to last?

There's a mechanical vent on th...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (John Dirks Jr) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10815&REPLY_ID=77552 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:13:04 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10815&REPLY_ID=77552
I'm thinking it would at least slow the rate of evacuation and maybe put some extra stress on the pump due to pressure caused by the restricted discharge line...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Bob White) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10814&REPLY_ID=77555 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:55:20 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10814&REPLY_ID=77555
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Please excuse my drawing inadequacies ....

Have a look at the drawing above if you would. I've labeled areas under compression and areas at tension when this...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Charlie R) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10811&REPLY_ID=77659 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:14:24 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10811&REPLY_ID=77659 Just curious, I'm getting ready to buy a new laptop, but if the netbooks work, maybe I'll go that way. Anyone using a Netbook with Inspector Pro or Home Gauge?
Thanks, Charlie]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Inspectorjoe) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10803&REPLY_ID=77642 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:50:45 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10803&REPLY_ID=77642 info@inspectorsjournal.com (Allen) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10802&REPLY_ID=77671 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:38:39 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10802&REPLY_ID=77671 info@inspectorsjournal.com (Scottpat) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10801&REPLY_ID=77532 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:37:46 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10801&REPLY_ID=77532
Does anyone have a cite or...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (blazenut) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10800&REPLY_ID=77517 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:28:15 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10800&REPLY_ID=77517 info@inspectorsjournal.com (stryped) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10799&REPLY_ID=77502 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:28:56 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10799&REPLY_ID=77502 info@inspectorsjournal.com (hausdok) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10798&REPLY_ID=77526 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:22:48 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10798&REPLY_ID=77526 YES, IT IS A 12 STORY BUILDING IN CHINA . LYING ON THE GROUND.

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(1) An underground garage was being dug on the south side, to a depth of 4.6 meters.
(2) The excavated...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Jeff Remas) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10796&REPLY_ID=77752 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:36:29 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10796&REPLY_ID=77752
For those of you who have thermal imaging cameras I have two questions:

1) Are you making a profit from it (you charge extra for its use and it is being paid off)?

or

2) Is this another toy to make you feel comfortable with your inspection and you justify t...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Mike Lamb) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10795&REPLY_ID=77504 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:27:49 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10795&REPLY_ID=77504
My...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (BADAIR) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10792&REPLY_ID=77611 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:03:18 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10792&REPLY_ID=77611
http://faded-london.blogspot.c...ght.html

any links would be greatly appreciated...thanks in advance for the education...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (kurt) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10790&REPLY_ID=77445 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:34:15 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10790&REPLY_ID=77445
http://worldtoiletday.com/squat/

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How often do you find yourself intentionally omitting things from the report that you took notes on during the inspection?

I sometimes am on the border with certain things and wondered how some of you manage the de...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (John Dirks Jr) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10788&REPLY_ID=77498 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:59:58 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10788&REPLY_ID=77498
If this just the nature of the beast or does it suggest an installation detail was missed?]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Brandon Whitmore) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10787&REPLY_ID=77749 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:31:16 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10787&REPLY_ID=77749
Does anyone have a good one, especially for evaluation/repairs on older homes?



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They have an HP netbook for $174.99! We just bought 2 of them.
http://www.onsale.com/p/HP-Net....ffebhea

It has a $125 mail in rebate.

This same netbook...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Darren) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10782&REPLY_ID=77409 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:29:53 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10782&REPLY_ID=77409
Ceiling joists in attic are attached to a center beam w/hangers. I recommended straps or built-up plywood be installed across the beam to tie the front and rear joists together.

Do you think the hangers would provide enough support or is connecting the j...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (lyall coburn) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10781&REPLY_ID=77402 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:35:17 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10781&REPLY_ID=77402 info@inspectorsjournal.com (randynavarro) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10780&REPLY_ID=77436 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:51:55 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10780&REPLY_ID=77436
I quickly confiscated the headlights and have been using them for my business.

I can no longer live with myself and have vowed to return the headlights back to their rightful owners.

I would like...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Ponyboy) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10779&REPLY_ID=77441 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:44:43 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10779&REPLY_ID=77441

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This a a cold water...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (blazenut) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10778&REPLY_ID=77442 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:23:24 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10778&REPLY_ID=77442
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Thought you all might in interested in a decent article in Plumbing Mechanical Engineer Magazine about in-place rehabilitation of existing pipe.

To read more, click here.

ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!!

Mike]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (mridgeelk) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10772&REPLY_ID=77290 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:51:31 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10772&REPLY_ID=77290 info@inspectorsjournal.com (Bryan) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10771&REPLY_ID=77291 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:01:04 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10771&REPLY_ID=77291
Bryan]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (sepefrio) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10770&REPLY_ID=77270 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:32:03 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10770&REPLY_ID=77270 info@inspectorsjournal.com (Mike Lamb) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10769&REPLY_ID=77243 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:23:40 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10769&REPLY_ID=77243
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Number one on your FAQ post:

Is it ok to use wire nuts in the panel?

And yes I would love a FAQ for all sections, that way i wont ask so many stupid questions that were answered before i found this site.]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (blazenut) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10767&REPLY_ID=77339 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:51:42 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10767&REPLY_ID=77339
Look what I ran into today! And yes, that is ductwork that this kithen drain is running through in the background...

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It looked older than 19 years to me... If you have the answer, can you let me know how you came to it, im a...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Bain) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10765&REPLY_ID=77241 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:47:24 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10765&REPLY_ID=77241
I Googled and read where long term exposure can cause cance...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Jeff Beck) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10763&REPLY_ID=77279 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:42:32 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10763&REPLY_ID=77279
The circuit for the first level furnace runs from the breaker out of the panel to the adjacent panel (second level unit), passi...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Jim Katen) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10762&REPLY_ID=77242 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:14:11 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10762&REPLY_ID=77242
Are wire nuts allowed inside an electrical panel enclosure?

When are double taps allowed and not allowed?

C...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Richard Moore) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10761&REPLY_ID=77249 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:59:10 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10761&REPLY_ID=77249
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1986 home BTW, obviously original roof. Inside th...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Robert Jones) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10760&REPLY_ID=77176 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:16:37 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=10760&REPLY_ID=77176
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Cant seem to access the IE database.
Vista UAC hack not useful in Win-7]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Jerry Lozier) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?topic_id=10757 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:17:13 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?topic_id=10757
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