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Stan

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  1. Mark, You're absolutely right! I decided to get out a little bit... How do I look now? [] Stan
  2. Ahhh, I see it now! Good, clear explanation, that answered all my questions perfectly. Thanks Mike!
  3. Ron, Forgive this novice but I have some questions about this. One of my biggest confusions is your image, I can't quite make out what I'm looking at here. I recognize a stucco wall, some 2X4 framing with some plywood nailed across it with some nails coming through. I can also see the two wires but that's about it. I can't tell which way is up in this picture. Is the meter attached to the other side of that plywood? Is that a service mast on the wall? I also cannot make out the split bolts. Can you educate to me what these are, where and how they are used and how they should have been installed? The area with the leaves and whatever those white things are really has me stumped. What is all that and is this a feed that is close to the ground? Very confused, sorry.
  4. Darren, Wait, don't tell me...... Frank Zappa?
  5. Now I feel better [:-dunce] I couldn't beleive a novice like me could get a better score than experienced inspectors. My faith in the "industry" is restored! [:-bouncy]
  6. Brian, I took the one linked in this thread.
  7. Thanks Chris, however Mike felt the need to remove my avatar due to fears of a law suit. I thought it was funny but understand.
  8. Just for your info . . . I just took the test... I am NOT a Home Inspector, I'm a Painting Contractor, but feel I have a good knowledge of all general fields of basic home construction. Although I am interested in moving into the Home Inspection field and am hoping to do that soon, I do not feel qualified to perform even my first home inspection as I do not feel that the homeowner would be getting a fair value and the expertise that they deserve and should expect. I must admit that I took the test very hurriedly since I needed to leave. After completing the test I still had over a half hour left on my time limit but had no time to go back and edit any answers. Have said all that I still received a final score of 80 and was told that was a passing grade. I hope if there is any licensing requirement in the future in my state, that test will be a lot more difficult than this one. I guess it's time to hang up my paint brush and hang my Home Inspector shingle [:-graduat Just teasing. . . I know that the test is not for licensing and you are trying to improve it, etc., etc. Just thought you’d appreciate my feedback. Home Inspector – Novice Grade
  9. Thanks for the book review... I just found it like new on http://half.ebay.com for about $14.00. I'm anxious to read it. What about these titles? Any comments? The Complete Book of Home Inspection, by Norman Becker Home Inspection Handbook, by John Traister Structure, Interior and Roof Inspection of Existing Dwellings Home Inspection Business from A to Z, By Guy Cozzi Thanks!
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