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Going Into Attics During an Inspection

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[#1] Posted: 12/04/2008 - 12:06:16 AM
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Poll Question:
When you inspect a home, do you physically go into the attic to inspect it when the hatch is large enough for you to climb through and there aren't any obvious dangers present? Since you can only choose one, just pick that one that's closest to what you do.

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What, are you on drugs? I'm not getting on any ladders; I exclude those areas!
I'll inspect the attic by standing on the top of a ladder but I won't go into it for any reason.
I'll only go into an attic when I can do so without disturbing any insulation.
I'll inspect every attic I can get into and I'll restore any insulation that I disturb.
I'll inspect every attic I can get into but I don't restore any insulation I disturb.
I only inspect attics with floors.
I won't walk on trusses because I can damage them.
I don't inspect attics because I don't go into small spaces.

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[#2] Posted: 08/14/2010 - 10:58:53 AM
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Unless the heat index is above 100 degrees F.
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[#3] Posted: 08/14/2010 - 11:24:07 AM
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The only time I don't fix the insulation is if I find a problem, like a leak. just trying to make it easier for the next guy to spot it and fix it.
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[#4] Posted: 08/14/2010 - 11:25:07 AM
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Quote: Originally posted by RAB

Unless the heat index is above 100 degrees F.


Outside? Thats the whole summer in KY...

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[#5] Posted: 12/12/2010 - 7:33:43 PM
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Quote: Originally posted by RAB

Unless the heat index is above 100 degrees F.


Wow, I'd never have to go into attic from April to September!

I usually just take 3 shirts on each inspection. :)

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[#6] Posted: 12/13/2010 - 05:31:03 AM
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When I say I don't restore insulation it doesn't mean that I pull batts away and leave them. Sometimes I walk thru blown-in that is not very amenable to restoration, so I just leave it be.
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