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  1. Robert Jones
    And Ritalin!
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    Still using the Coolpix here.
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    Thanks Brandon.
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    Thanks Bill. Can you educate me on the use of these cheater vents? I did see one small stack above the kitchen sink(through the roof). Small galvanized type vent pipe.
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    First time for me in not locating a main sewer stack in a home. There are AAV's at the drain(s) in the crawl space. Is this allowed? Click to Enlarge 60.65 KB
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    That's a tough one for me Marc. The inspection was over three years ago. The fan is always optional on direct vent fireplaces, and the buyers very rarely have them installed. First time in over 12 years that I have heard this complaint.
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    Sitting here reading this, and just trying to word something to this person, that won't completely insult them. Direct vent fireplace. "Missing fireplace blower, as part of the heating system: The gas fireplace has a recessed area behind a vent for a fireplace blower. None was installed. This is a heating, electrical and safety issue. Your omission was a glaring and material oversight in your report, and one that has and will directly cost me money because it was not operating efficiently for two winters until the missing fan was detected recently."
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    I have seen that on some houses. I have seen both face nailed and blind nailed type installation. It's a pretty common product in our area. The main issue is the nailing to close to the butt edge's, or, over nailing the siding. Even though it is a cement based product, it still expands and contracts with the weather. Depending on the age of the home, the butt edges will either be caulked or flashed. The last picture you posted, I believe, is called pinning, which is used with blind nailed installs.
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    Is there a tight line running around the perimeter? Some kind of drainage?
  10. Robert Jones
    Thanks guys.
  11. Robert Jones
    First time I have seen that "effect" on EIFS Kurt. A bit caught of guard.
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    This is a home built in 1999. One side of the EIFS looked faded etc... Is it a lack of paint/coating? I was under the impression that this stuff rarely, if ever needs "repainting". Click to Enlarge 45.56 KB Click to Enlarge 38.13 KB Click to Enlarge 29.7 KB
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    Are those bug parts? I can't tell by the size of the pic. The top pic almost looks like frass from carpenter ants.
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    The cracked floor tile appears to be just that, a cracked floor tile. Almost looks as if something dropped on it. If that is marble, and not installed correctly, it will crack. I can't tell much from the drywall pics. The pic of the wood trim. It's tough but, it looks as if water has wicked up quite a ways. It looks darket to me from the floor to about 8". If the inspector was getting a high moisture reading(did he/she use a moisture meter?), I would pull the wood trim to make sure it's not anything serious behind there.
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    Any chance you have some photo's of the cracks? Exterior? Tough from the description to determine if they are settlement cracks, crappy drywall job or a structural type issue.
  16. Robert Jones
    I have already shared with my clients, my opinion, along with links and videos of reports on the panel. I was very clear that the panel should be replaced. All we can do is offer our opinion and provide evidence and reasoning. The rest is up to the client.
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    Oooops. I misspoke Scott. It was an electrical company. I will edit... Sorry.
  18. Robert Jones
    Marc, The author of that letter, is the general manager of a local electrical company... Still wondering if it was a family member of the seller.
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    This is the response to an FPE call out. First time in 12 years that I have seen this, on paper anyway. Click to Enlarge 46.52 KB
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    I thought you were busting balls a bit. It really is a water table! Thanks Chad.
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    What is the technical name for this "trim" piece that runs on both sides of the home? Built 1910. Click to Enlarge 53.46 KB
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    My reports are only for my client, the one who actually signs my agreement. The report belongs to my client as they paid and signed for it. If I receive a call from someone that happens to "come across" their report, I explain that I cannot discuss the report findings with them. My liability ends with my client.
  23. Robert Jones
    Real easy to spot and identify. I see it weekly in my area. Feel free to call and I can share my experience and "knowledge" with you. 206 930-6740
  24. Robert Jones
    Thanks Tom.
  25. Robert Jones
    Unusual to see in a crawl space. Mostly for attics right?
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