gwilcox

Thanks for all of your replies! The flooding in Minot and Bismarck areas have been devastating. Basements are completely full, some 1st floor's have 3 ft of water over them. I'm checking into FEMA for possible inspections through their subcontractors. Bill K, when you went out to evaluate these residences were these full home inspections? Or were these partial like mold, electrical, structure? One of my concerns is for incomplete or improper repairs with hidden moisture. Sure would like to have a thermal cam right about now. You can see more at http://www.kxnet.com/default.asp and go to the photo gallery.I believe that the flood stage is 1553. we are at 1561. now. The state record was in 1891(?) was 1558 ft above sea level. Thanks again, Gerald Wilcox

We are having the worst flooding in over 130 years. The water is expected to remain at least a couple of weeks. I was hoping that perhaps there are some who having gone through a similiar experience and then inspected the houses in the aftermath might have some insight on what we inspectors can expect to see. I understand there are potential dangers such as the building integrity, collapsed ceilings, electrical issues, moisture, corrosion. I am concerned about trapped moisture, stucco exteriors, wet insulation etc. It sounds like FEMA will be involved, and that they will say when an individual can go back to their home. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance Gerald Wilcox

Thanks for the confirmation, Jim.

My Preston's Guide doesn't list this one.......Climate Master Model # DE06GSSS46DESA Serial # 92JO10915 House built 1975. I looked at a reference chart that says "Climate Master: Serial number indicates age from 1972 on" would that be "92"? What say Ye? Thanks in advance,