Robert Jones

Thanks Scott. I just couldn't hit the delete button before posting to the group:)

Home built in 1946, a portion of the basement has been converted into a bedroom with a main entry door, closet, bathroom etc... Does the secondary egress rule apply? Basement is below grade and there are no windows. According to the 2006 IRC R301.1, an emergency escape is required. Did I answer my own question?

OK, I don't think we're gonna get any more responses on this one. Jim is on the money. Scott was close, just wrong species of termite. Jim, it wasn't beer causing that pic, but me in the middle of wondering what the hell I was doing in that nasty crawl. It was one of those, ain't this a b****h and welcome to my world type moments:) Thanks for the replies guys.

I run into this from time to time and normally call it since the flashing should be installed below the shingle. The roof did get a "cert", whatever good that's for. The shingles are approx 15 yrs old or so and there is no evidence of leakage or damage from the poor installation of the flashing. I did mention it to my client on site. Just fishing for opinions. PS; In that first pick, there are 2 different sections of roof, one lower than the other. The pick makes it look like the flashing was installed down the middle of the roof. Click to Enlarge 90.45 KB Click to Enlarge 86.35 KB

Mark, For what it's worth, the only player I see with the name Brad on the major league roster, I wouldn't have known him either, and I do watch baseball. I have had the opportunity of working the inspection for a couple of Seahawk(NFL) players, most recently was M. Trufant, and they were both as laid back as can be. The realtor was a bit nervous and different that day, but just another inspection for me, didn't handle it any differently.

Would this statement apply, for example, the underside(attic side) of the roof sheathing which has been stained due to poor ventilation? It has been my experience that most buyers, and realtors alike, as soon as the word stained, fungal growth, mold is mentioned, automatically wants the materials "remediated" or replaced. Usually doesn't matter if the condition that originally caused the staining has been remedied. Here is the statement I am referring to; "However, removal based on the mere fact of its presence, or based on nonspecific symptoms that are not related to mold exposure, is often not appropriate."

I performed a home inspection yesterday. As is my custom, I went to do the crawl space last. The crawl space access panel was open, with a piece of the under floor insulation blocking entry, first bad sign. I found a stick and moved the insulation to the side to be engulfed by a swarm of flies, second bad sign. After clearing my view of the flies, approximately 2 feet in was a dead cat, well I guess by this point would have been a carcass, third and last bad sign for me. I went back into the home and let the realtor know that the crawl needed to be cleaned out before I would go under the home. For some, going into this environment is exciting, for me, not so much. Long story short, the listing agent had the crawl cavity "cleaned" and there were 4 other carcasses removed along with "some of the fallen insulation. Here are a few picks of this beauty. Single story home built in 1907. Approx 950 sq ft. Click to Enlarge 46.42 KB Click to Enlarge 52.02 KB Click to Enlarge 39.46 KB Click to Enlarge 50.47 KB Click to Enlarge 66.31 KB Click to Enlarge 57.15 KB Click to Enlarge 49.06 KB Click to Enlarge 57.26 KB Click to Enlarge 43.31 KB

Did one of you guys make these up in your free time? I mean really!

One of nicky's finest.

Uhhhhhhh. Do I even bother to respond? Sounds like a troll.

Thanks Neal, Electric water heater. I did not think to look at the tag on TPR.

While I realize that the first 2 digits are supposed to be the year, next 2 the week. This water heater did not look like it was only a year old. The ASHRAE was from 1999. Whirlpool serial#0813T412660 model#E2F80HD045V Really 08?

Well that is great news for you clients. I always like when the outcome is that positive.

I am glad to hear I am not the only one having an issue with this and Word 2007.

Did you react like I did and just start cracking up? I literally just started laughing when I found that in the attic.

From this afternoon's inspection. Home built in 1955. This "wire" went from the attic to a ceiling light fixture, which didn't work. Never a dull job. Click to Enlarge 37.56 KB

Most clients aren't going to understand if you put that on paper. The important thing would be to show the client how to shut off the power in case of emergency. Just call it what it is, 200 amp service panel. FYI, the most common brand I run into with this design from that year is a GE and they should have no more than 6 breakers(throws) at the top.

Could the power be shut off with 6 throws? Do you have a pic of the panel?

I have had this same thing happen to me a few years ago. I scrambled around for quite a while and actually found a separate GFCI outlet in a closet. I know sounds weird and definitely was not correct, but that was the cause.

Mike, The roof has been stripped down and re-roofed with comp and OSB. The roof was approx 5 yrs old.

Thanks guys. The home was built in 1921. On a side note, Mike how do you like that book, Illustrated Dictionary of Building Materials and Techniques? I was considering the Means Illustrated Construction Dictionary. Do you have any experience with both?

Thanks Mike and of course it's rotted.

What is the technical name for beam jutting out from the gable end of the roof? Click to Enlarge 28.96 KB

Here, try this link. http://www.inspect-ny.com/heat/HeatBoilerOperation.htm

Thanks Mike. I will contact Jim.