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  1. Tim H
    Dang… that gives me pause because I can't ever remember disagreeing with an opinion you've given on reporting type stuff. But I can see where I could mention a dark (dim?) stairway, foot candle requirement notwithstanding. Never have, but I could see it. (No pun intended.) I guess it would just depend on how dark and how dangerous I perceived it to be at the time. Your point about wondering where it would all end up is well taken, and something I try to be mindful of. I put a lot of effort into being able to produce references and cites for my findings, but I do occasionally put subjective observations in a report. Is that something you would discourage in all cases? Tim
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    See bold[:-monkeyd Tim, you are a quick one. I copied and pasted, posted the info., just to come back and find it fixed already...... Yep. And I didn't feel even a little bit stupid when I noticed it. [:-dunce] Tim
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    IMO, you made a good call. The point of the requirement is, after all, to illuminate the stairway. Not to criticize your writing (you're better than most), but the word you were looking for is 'cast', instead of 'casted'. Tim
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    Activated charcoal will adsorb many of the organics that contribute to bad odors. Activated charcoal is charcoal that has been treated with oxygen to increase the bonding sites (surface area). When certain chemicals pass over the activated charcoal they bond chemically (adsorb) to the surface of the charcoal. Charcoal briquets, obviously, are not activated. Tim
  5. Tim H
    The second photo looks like rockwool batt. I have no idea what the green stuff could be. I know it wasn't your inspection, but do you know if it was a green material, or a material that turned green? Tim
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    This. Same inspection, more report detail on cosmetics. Tim
  7. Tim H
    The JLC's Guide to Moisture Control is on sale for 50% of its regular price (you can get it for 20 bucks plus shipping). If you don't have it, now would be a good time. The sale ends today. Tim
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    Shallow Well

    Tim H replied to Ponyboy's topic in Plumbing Forum

    Like Bill said, it's about local hydrogeology and regulation. Around here (Lower Alabama), the well you inspected would be a petri dish. The requirements in the counties I inspect are right in line with what Bill describes. If you want to kill a few hours learning everything you never wanted to know about private water systems, you can go here; http://www.purdue.edu/envirosoft/private/src/title.htm
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    Why

    Tim H replied to Phillip's topic in Electrical Forum

    Same thing I wondered when I saw this. Wouldn't it have been easier to just fix or remove the 'skylights'? Click to Enlarge 54 KB And, of course, proper installation of interior gutters will buy you some time on the roof repairs. Click to Enlarge 33.88 KB And they're not even on the same house. Never a dull moment in the Heart of Dixie. Tim
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    Yep, there is likely an area in the center of the oxidation where the plating has worn/burnt through to the base metal. Once that happens, it's on. Tim
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    Wow, I thought you had the best HI website that I had ever seen (before). It's even better now. Definitely a benchmark. Tim
  12. Tim H
    I cant figure out what color tie goes with rat crap, 50 yr. old insulation, mud, blood and sweat. I get filthy during most inspections, and wearing a tie in a 140 degree attic wouldnt be prudent from a breathing standpoint (and belly crawling on a tie pin would hurt like hell). Like Kurt, I prefer tech clothing (lots of pockets so I dont have to tote a tool bag/belt), and in the summer I will go through at least two shirts per inspection. It seems to work for Mark, but I am just a sweaty dirt magnet, and a filthy wet tie wouldnt be too attractive, IMO. Heck, If I wore a tie in the summer (with my shorts) I would look like an English schoolboy (or an aging rock star). Tim
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    After more than five years of frequenting this community, I should not be surprised by the talent of the contributors, but sometimes I still am. Very well written piece, Jim. Thanks for sharing, Chad. Tim
  14. Tim H
    I use a brick trowel. I slide it under the shingle and lift carefully. It gives me more surface area to support the shingle and it cuts down on cracked shingles. Tim
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    This is not in response to Kevin, who I find to be very credible, but everyone that I am aware of who has laid out the bucks for an IR camera claims that it has increased their revenue and improved the quality of their inspections (including the three local guys who went out of business this year). It is going to be hard to find a guy to admit that laying out that kind of money was a mistake.. Jess sayin Tim
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    He may be that, but I attended his HI school and it was a complete waste of time. 60 odd hours of how to be a toady. If I knew then what I know now, I would have demanded a refund after the first hour.
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    I was thinking the same thing. I love my edition, no complaints...but that looks pretty cool. Tim
  18. Tim H
    The books that seem to stay on my desk are Hansen's book (the most frequently referenced book that I have ever owned), the "NRCA Roofing and Waterproofing Manual", "Residential and Light Commercial Construction Standards", "The Gregg Reference Manual", and "The Elements of Style". And.... what Mike said. Tim
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    Yes, Darrens is pretty good. Better than the one I used to use. Thanks Darren. Tim
  20. Tim H
    RIP. If you don't know who he was, it will be worth your time to look it up. Tim
  21. Tim H
    I hate to see that (if that's the case). Don't always like his style, but he does have one. That's worth something, IMO. So it goes.
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    [quote]Originally posted by John Bubber Wet/leaky basements. MOST importantly one needs to correctly IDENTIFY how/where the water is getting in.FIND the actual problem(s). Say again whether some want to believe it or not,adding SOIL has not, does not identify the problem(s),doesn`t fix/repair anything. Some HI`s concur, least for the most part. http://www.nachi.org/forum/f23/somethin ... dex28.html Judging from the tone and content of your post in the above link, I think you will be much happier if you stay over there. Birds of a feather and stuff...KOKO. Tim
  23. Tim H
    Stewart Littles doorway? This was in an interior wall of a 90's rancher. It just opens into the stud bay. Nothing else in there. It was a foreclosure so I couldn't ask the seller what was going on Click to Enlarge 34.49 KB. Tim
  24. Tim H
    I didn't notice that. I see what looks like insulated neutral feeders going to each 200-amp panel, but I don't see where they originate.??? - Jim Katen, Oregon I think the little yellow wire is for the interior control panel. Tim
  25. Tim H
    There are two 200 amp panels being fed by a switch box for a to-be-installed-later generator. Should either, neither or both panels have the ground and neutral terminal bars bonded? Both panels are currently bonded, and both feed 125 amp panels that have the neutrals and grounds isolated. I think it is right, but would appreciate some opinions. Download Attachment: 05-02-2009 033.jpg 46.34 KB Download Attachment: 05-02-2009 034.jpg 52.81 KB Download Attachment: 05-02-2009 035.jpg 54.92 KB Download Attachment: 05-02-2009 036.jpg 52.92 KB Thanks, Tim
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