Richard Moore

I don't think they were still stamping the data plates like that in 79. The last "glass lined" oldie I found was from 1965 (still working in a 1965 home). If those serial numbers on yours can be decoded, then best guess would be week 42, 1964, perhaps plant "D". Click to Enlarge 20.49 KB

So, what will that get you at your local No-Questions-Scrap-Yard, and how much meth can you buy for that?

David and Isaac, The merits of the story do not excuse the way it was presented here. But I/ we appreciate your responses.

Jason lists Real Estate as a hobby in his profile. So, wouldn't it be perfectly natural to post a link to an insurance agency's promotional newsletter on a home inspector site that coincidentally happens to cater to a customer base of that agency? He even joined today just so he could do that. What a guy! "While searching for a little more clarity I found this article..." Cough...BullS**t! OREP may be a site sponsor, as well as my current insurer, but this doesn't exactly fill me with a warm glow regarding a company's ethics. I can only hope it wasn't authorized.

That's why we use the Xtend & Climb brand. I have no first hand knowledge of the Xtend and Climb, and really don't care whether anyone buys a Telesteps, or not. The following is just my personal observation, FWIW, rather than a testimonial. I have been using the same 12.5' Telesteps since I downsized to the Mini in 2005. It gets used inside and out on almost all homes. In fact, I doubt I take the 21' LG off the car roof for 10% of the homes I do. I'm quite adept at leapfrogging from lower roofs. I'm also no lightweight at anywhere between 190 and 230 during those years. Aside from periodically replacing worn rubber feet, I have not had a single issue, and certainly no failures or collapses, with my ladder. I do take care to eyeball the latches each time I extend it, but then I'm old and don't bounce anymore. Yes, occasionally, a latch may not fully engage. But I find that visually obvious and an extra tug on the last open section or a bounce on that foot always clicks it into place. No, it's not totally foolproof, but perhaps fools shouldn't be climbing ladders? About 6 years ago, I happened upon a tremendous, and short lived, online deal on Telesteps. I don't know if they were surplus or had fallen off the back of a truck. Anyway, I grabbed 2 extras for a total price less than I paid for my original one. I passed one on to a friend, the other I stored in my garage as a back-up. To this day, it's still sitting there, totally unused. BTW, the Erecto-Ladder was my first choice, but I couldn't quite grasp the instructions. Download Attachment: erecto-ladder.jpg 97.99?KB

Good idea. As Mr Dirks lives close to that other big pond he should have some marine/boat supply stores nearby. The real yachty stuff may be more expensive per foot, but then you don't need much for a ladder and these stores do sell it by the foot from large reels. Actually, he will likely find what he needs in a bin or rack of half-price "shorts". And, yes, you do get a fine choice of colors, perhaps even something that wouldn't clash with Kurt's sailor costume.

If they didn't tie it down when they moved it, chances are they also didn't bother with re-bar in the CMU walls. What happens in the islands....etc, etc! So, is there really any point in bolting to what is most likely an un-reinforced CMU foundation?

I think it's three times that I have had agents who knew me call me with roughly the same request. It goes something like..."Our office/brokerage is trying to streamline our procedures and we are looking for an inspector to provide reports for all of our listed properties." I have firmly declined each time, albeit probably more politely than it deserved. And then, isn't it strange how you never hear from those agents again? There is no way you could retain your ethics in that situation with such a large chunk of your income dependent on providing a steady flow of fluff. That bit of "reporting" on the chimney belongs in the MLS listing fiction. [:-bigeyes I'm surprised he hasn't had his ass sued out of business.

I think the technical term is "Prodigal Breaker". One that once traveled elsewhere but has now returned to its home panel to retire.

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Perfect! Thank you, Bill. I've now had both my snort and my loud chuckle for the day. Must be the timing?

That's one horribly shallow piece of reporting. Sometimes I gets all kinda nostalgic for the days when real journalism existed.

I only have the Seattle 2009 version of the IRC handy, but I don't think it's much different from the national codes. Anyway, G2420.5.2 would seem to indicate that the appliance shut-off valve can be elsewhere. Not saying it's a good idea, but....? Click to Enlarge 61.76 KB

OK. You made it sound like he always had to go out to the garage first. So, you have a dedicated(?) equipment shut-off in the garage. I believe an accessible, remote location is allowed for a decorative vented appliance like log-sets. Not sure there is anything wrong with your set-up. ------------- LOL...just read your new post. That's FUBAR and stupid. Do you really need a code quote?

Are you saying the only on/off control is in the garage and it's otherwise just a match lit perforated pipe? I would think explosions supersede any code! At the least, my bet is the owner has no eyebrows.

Yeah, I'm not sure what the fuss is about. If a buyer doesn't trust the agent regulated inspectors they can always tow the home to the closest neighboring state for the inspection.

I'm not making excuses for the guy, but $6.50 per "inspection"?!? At that rate BofA got quite close to what they were paying for.

I'm sure we are all aware of the condensation problem with bathroom exhausts venting through uninsulated ducts in a cold attic, but this is the most extreme example I have ever seen. Click to Enlarge 69.48?KB Judging from the weight, there was at least a full gallon of water in the duct, to a level that the air-flow was completely blocked. Kind of amazing it hadn't leaked...yet. Ignoring the fact that it doesn't vent to the exterior (and the oddly creepy shot of my client) that is one big-ass future ceiling stain.

"Stationary section of the horizontally traveling glazed residential access point."

Then look for another house, because, no matter what the results say today, she may never be truly comfortable. Happy wife, happy life! (it's just easier that way)

Maybe once the "wobbly pops" wear off you will find the light on the load side of a tripped GFCI?

Hmmm, was it raining during the inspections? Perhaps those new shoes you bought 2 weeks ago, the ones with the long sharp spikes, aren't the best for walking roofs?

Maybe, but wouldn't that still be ABNORMAL in a regular kitchen? Just tell them to fix it with a properly wired receptacle and a new cord-set. Who is going to argue with that?

Marc, I'm not sure what site you are looking at, but if you go to the lady's profile by clicking on her name in a post, the link she provides there will take you to the home page Jim is referencing. "About Mold" is on the left, 4th down.

I was 14, in England, when Dr Who first aired. It was never a must watch for me. I think i was more fascinated by the real science of space and the US space program by then, and found such villains as the Daleks too phony. I mean you could defeat the stupid things with a short set of stairs or by just walking away. I was also heavily into science fiction in book form at that time and found the TV series visually crude and stunted. I might occasionally watch for the cute female companions though. I don't think I have seen more than a few minutes of the show since I left Blighty during the Pertwee era. So, I'm aware of the franchise, but not a fan. I guess it must be better by now. I didn't know the stuff I posted before I googled it.