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  1. Home Pride
    I have had several clients report about this issue over the past few years. These clients are folks that have had their house re-plumbed, so they are comparing prior water volumes with post-repipe volumes. The only thing that changes in these homes is the distribution piping, and now the showers are sensitive to other fixtures running, potential scalding, etc, when they did not exhibit this characteristic previously. While a new house might be fine, there is no one to compare the before and after effects. Just because something "is the standard in new construction" doesn't make it immune to problems. Dom.
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    Probably a regional thing, but concrete tile roofs are very common in Florida. I walk most of them with no issues, but most tile roofs have plenty of previously broken tiles visible prior to walking on them. I photogragh the "repaired" broken tiles to illustrate that they were broken and repaired prior to my arrival. I have cracked a few in the past, if you "push off" suddenly, even on a headlap, you can crack them. Dom.
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    No that is not entirely true here in Florida. There is no blanket statement requiring the wood to be replaced. The DACS form 13645 does require the listing of specific type and location of damage, and the name of the Organism causing the damage. If the damage is repaired (by whatever means) and there is no "visible evidence of damage", then you have meet the requirements. Now if the wood siding is still "damaged" (subjective, of course; perhaps the repairs were poorly completed) then the inspector can call it out as "visible damage". It is likely, however, that wood damage still exists in the siding, and that is what is being called out on the report. Dom.
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    New roof

    Home Pride replied to Jeepers's topic in Roof Forum

    All the sunlight in the world won't make a difference.
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    I reserve most disclaimers for the items that usually are inspected, but for whatever reason, can't be inspected. This prevents the report from being bloated with disclaimers that aren’t relevant to the job at hand. Dom.
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    Maybe in your unlicensed State, that's true. Here in Florida, every tradesperson is Licensed. HVAC system needs service? Call a Licensed HVAC technician. Roof need repairs? Call a Licensed Roofer. Electrical items need repair? Call a Licensed Electrican. Plumbing system have problems? Call a Licensed Plumber. Septic system issues? Call a Licensed Septic Contractor. Swimming pool has issues? Call a Licensed Pool Contractor. Clearly, where one lives can affect the recommendations of an HI. "Licensing solves something". Dom.
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    Of course, that's a regional price. In my area (Central Florida) FPE panels get changed out for about $800-$1000. There are tons of FPE panels, and lots of "eager" electricians. Dom.
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    Was the seller home during the inspection? I would have pointed this issue out to someone if it was ready to fall off the ceiling. How were you able to secure it when you were complete? If it was a safety issue, as you stated, perhaps some mention of that to the seller or seller's rep was in order. Dom.
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    Chlordane is widely considered "long-lasting" and was used from the 1950's till its ban in the late 80's. Dom.
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    While that may ring true sometimes, with inspection related repairs I have found that Contractors and/or homeowners want to insure that the proposed repair(s) will satisfy all parties. The last thing most sellers want is to "fix" something twice, even if the problem is very clearly described in the report. Dom.
  11. Home Pride
    You crawl under a house with a loaded weapon??
  12. Home Pride
    Ray, Check your WDO arrangement that you just outlined above, because it doesn't meet the State's standards for Licensed WDO Inspections. If you or your company are collecting money for the inspection, then you need to be a card holding member of a Licensed Pest Control Operator. They (State of Florida DACS)have been giving out fines the past couple of years to inspection companies operating in the manner you described. Have the client pay the Pest Inspector directly, and never add any extra for yourself, if you want to be legal. Dom.
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    Erby: Here you go... Erby's photo Dom.
  14. Home Pride
    I explain to the buyer that although I will document these types of issues, it is ultimately their responsibility to pursue repairs from the builder. Knowing that, they can better prioritize which battles to fight. Luckily in my parts, almost all the builders respond favorably to callbacks concerning adjustments and re-alignments, and other cosmetic issues, most likely because these items are easy and inexpensive to fix. Haven’t had anyone complain about the little items, it’s the larger repairs that keep getting ignored or shelved. (We'll get there next week, yada, yada...) Dom.
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    At least they installed flashing...[] Dom.
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    If it's a Florida stucco installation, rest assured, it is incorrect. Most likely a one coat application with improper accessories and screeds, and poor workmanship. There are numerous problems with stucco installs in the Central Florida region, too many to list. Dom.
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    Yea, they use to use the term I/O Error, not for Input/Output, but for Idiot Operator.
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    Many homeowners place aesthetics over function. A small seam that bisects the sink is less obtrusive than a large seam in the middle of the counter. The fabricator doesn't want to upset anyone, and puts the seam in the least visible spot. Dom.
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    Not everyone offering on-site reports use checkboxes, or matrix style reporting. Additionally, not all customers have computers, or internet access either. Dom.
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    Terry: It's part of the "Wind Resistance" requirements. They also require protection for these units from floods in flood zones. Dom.
  21. Home Pride
    The pads are poured concrete, and the condensers are bolted down with one of several special clips, or just plain concrete screws (Tapcon or similar). I've seen those foam pads, some pool contractors install the pump equipment on them. Those things are cheap and flimsy. Dom.
  22. Home Pride
    It's FBC, Mechanical Section 301.13 Dom.
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    Steve, Here in Florida it is required. The code specifies how many anchors per side (usually 3) but if they've bolted it down at each foot I'm happy. Dom.
  24. Home Pride
    Photo of a Wiggy... You can buy them just about everywhere. Download Attachment: wiggy.jpg 38.79 KB
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    It's illegal to tap someone's connection without consent, even if it happens by accident. Some people abuse it to hide their activity. Here is a case of someone arrested for it: http://www.sptimes.com/2005/07/04/State ... w_br.shtml Dom.
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