Erby

I'm with Kurt, vinyl flooring.

My printer didn't get used. No one wanted paper. "Just e-mail it". The ink dried out. I didn't replace it. Of course, I'm sure I could have convinced them they'd like to sit around on their thumb while I typed and then printed.

One of the winter jobs I did a few years ago, while starting my business, was at Louisville Forge running a midnight shift press forging crank shafts & ring gears, tossing white hot steel billets around with a pair of tongs. Same thing, over and over and over and over again. Nasty, dirty, hot work. I'd rather work with my brain than my back, but I'm glad there are people out there to do that for us, aka Dirty Jobs.

I agree. That internal plumb bob and level are usually what makes me take out the torpedo. BUT, my internal plumb bob and level don't photograph very well!

Kind of like all those Nigerian bank scams. They hit enough to make it worthwhile. Who was it that said, "There's a sucker born every minute!"

I've got an app for that too! A little torpedo level, with a magnetic strip, in my pouch, is my app! AND, it shows well in photos! Click to Enlarge 33.72 KB Click to Enlarge 51.24 KB Click to Enlarge 35.68 KB Click to Enlarge 41.1 KB

Nah, Bain, I just flipped it to upload here. I chose to use the first one in the report instead of the last one, but flipped that last one before I uploaded it here.

This one ain't so cute!

From a recent inspection: From the ground (This is a Pentax W90 zoom from the same position as the next photo) Click to Enlarge 38.68 KB Distant: Click to Enlarge 45.83 KB From the roof Click to Enlarge 32.4 KB

The test is about the stuff you've been studying. Study your books.

Congratulations to him, and you for supporting his efforts. I've got two grandsons heading that way, one 12 and one 8 still in Cub Scouts. The Scout went snow camping in January with the temperature around 20 degrees. Grandpa didn't go with on that one. Hey, I had to work that day!

So THAT'S why your still unattached!

Too brief! If you're new, you're better off being long winded and including picture and manufacturer name.

Yeah, I can see it now. "Let me tell you a story about what happened to a "friend" of mine." Which came first?

I use this as a starter and edit as necessary: It's a two part comment as the first part is included in the summary. +++++++++++ Proper weep holes (openings in the brick to let water out) are not present in the brick veneer at (LOCATION). Water does get behind brick veneer through bad mortar joints, wind driven rain, solar driven moisture, capillary action, etc.. It needs a way out so it doesn't sit in the wall rotting the structural wood until it evaporates. Flashing is supposed to be installed behind the brick to direct water to the weep holes. I can't tell if flashing has been installed in the required areas behind the brick veneer. There is no way to see into this space behind the brick without removing brick or opening the interior wall. That exceeds the scope of this general home inspection. However, if you can get written permission and are willing to pay for the additional time, I can conduct invasive inspection to determine if moisture problems are present inside the wall. Read the below information and reference sources before determining a course of action. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Even though some local jurisdictions require it, I seldom see proper weep holes in brick veneer in recent construction in this area. For more information on brick systems on the internet see: http://www.bia.org/html/frmset_thnt.htm Look at Technical Note #7 for weephole information. Weep holes are openings in the brick mortar that provide drainage for water that has penetrated (or condensed) into the space between the brick and the wall sheathing. When installed, these are combined with flashing (a piece of sheet metal or other similar water resistant material) between the sheathing and bricks which lead the collected moisture out the weep holes. The Brick Industry Association (the people who make the brick and design installation requirements for it) recommend "weep holes should be located above all doors and windows, below all window sills, and above the ground at the base of the wall." Generally accepted nationwide building practices also call for proper weep holes in brick construction. However, local generally accepted building practices usually lag behind nationally accepted practices and may not require weep holes. Walls may be retrofitted with weep holes but without flashing to direct the water to the weep holes, retrofitting may be useless. You may also want to review the following resources about the need for flashing and weep holes in brick walls. a. The Brick Industry Association web site at www.bia.org. b. An article on The Journal of Light Construction web site www.jlconline.com. The article is: Keeping water out of brick veneer, by Jerry Carrier. Great explanations, great pictures. Costs $5 to download if you're not a member. c. The Building Science Corporation web site at Solar Driven Moisture d. Construction books at your local library. I recommend three courses of action: 1. Review the above resources to educate yourself about the need for brick weep holes and flashing. 2. Consult the local building inspector's office for local requirements. 3. Contact some knowledgeable qualified brick or masonry contractors to determine needed repairs and best repair methods, to estimate costs, and to perform the necessary repairs. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ -

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Funny Stuff, D. Almost all of my clients are searching for "Home". Okay, okay, they're looking for a HOME not a home page. I get it but couldn't resist.

After reading all this about wpcav & fft & wshr hs drn, etc, I'm so glad I use HomeGauge with it's smart sentence completer.

Checklist for sure, Eric. Electrical: Defective, get an electrician to fix it. Plumbing: It's OK Roof: It's got problems, get a roofer to fix it. HVAC: It's OK, but needs some maintenance attention Foundation: It's holding the house up Exterior: Grass is growing on the lawn. Easy to write on site: No waiting around for the report! [:-monkeyd[:-monkeyd[:-monkeyd I used to wonder why I wasn't getting calls, so I started using follow-up e-mails. Lots of responses saying thanks, no questions. Can't remember the last call asking questions.

It's my understanding that round meter bases are 60 amp. Does the markings on the meter in the picture say something different. I was told that service size depends on the smallest of three factors: 1. Wire size 2. Meter size 3. Main Breaker size Click to Enlarge 71.37 KB

Guess: Week 34 Year 2001 = Nine years.

There's the start of that thick skin you need. Stick around. Learn - Share.

Reports prepared On Site While You Wait = You get to sit around with your thumb up your ass waiting for me to type all this crap up. You might want to proofread your sample report. Things like the Structure section that says it's solid masonry wall in the observations and wood frame brick veneer wall in the description. Click to Enlarge 25.76 KB Though I'm sure the Realtors love this on the Realtor page of your website: "I even have some treats for your break room." Stick around. You can learn a lot here. But get a thick skin. It ain't for the faint of heart!

Tom, more likely your compute is dead. They all still work for me. Anyway, just Google "Main Street Host Scam" and you'll find plenty on it.

Ran across this over on IN and wanted to share it. Click to Enlarge 46.25 KB