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Richard Stanley

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  1. Walter, did they have cameras back then? (tongue in cheek) Mike, I think I've heard of the computer software that you just talk to and it types for you - voice activated something - can't think of the name of it - no point in paying a secretary.
  2. "Don't put pics mixed in with text." I disagree. I keep the associated visuals with the report item. Why would you talk about the bathroom problem while you are standing in the kitchen and then take them into the bathroom to show them what you are talking about?
  3. I suspect So. Florida isn't even really #3 in the state of Florida.
  4. Curious M1506.2 Recirculation of air. Exhaust air from bathrooms and toilet rooms shall not be recirculated within a residence or to another dwelling unit and shall be exhausted directly to the outdoors. Exhaust air from bathrooms and toilet rooms shall not discharge into an attic, crawl space or other areas inside the building. Underlining and bold are mine. IRC M1501.1 Outdoor discharge. the air removed by every mechanical exhaust system shall be discharged to the outdoors. Air shall not be exhausted into an attic, soffit, ridge vent or crawl space. 1501.1 says air shall not be exhausted into a soffit.. Does that mean a soffit or thru a soffit vent opening? If the subject question involved a back flow damper, it seems it would be acceptable based on 1506.2. I keep hearing about icing of condensation at soffit vents - we don't have that problem here. How come the code people keep changing the numbers?? In 2003 edition 1501.1 was for clothes dryers exhaust. Inserted quotes are 2006. Dammit! I just noticed this thread started over 3 years ago...Oh well.
  5. Kurt, I like that feature (pic in pic), but, I probably won't get it right away. Now I just take a digital pic of the IR photo subject area and put it the report beside the IR pic, then add in some arrows, text, etc. Works ok - no complaints.
  6. Several. High ceilings and walls where moisture was very recent and gypsum had not shown stains (mold) yet. Could I have found them? Yes, if I wanted to spend who knows how much time scanning the whole ceiling and walls with a moisture meter. I have no imagination about how many I didn't find prior to IR. You can scan the whole room in a few seconds with IR. Also works well with missing or inadequate insulation. Remember, It gives you the indication - you still have to confirm the anomaly.
  7. There have been several previous discussions pertaining to IR use. I do not do energy audits. I sort of looked into it and didn't see the $$. I do use IR for all my inspections. The word travels. I have received requests from builders, HVAC contractors and Plumbers to help them find problems. I am sure there is a market for IR only, but, I haven't pursued that. Probably won't. I stay busy enough with HIs. Since you mentioned the subject, I am wondering if Kurt ever got an IR cam. Kurt??
  8. If it is too hot to bathe without adding cold water, it is an energy waste. Temps over 120 are scalding hazard. Mine stays at about 112.
  9. 'don't have '97 '95 CABO Landing 3' x 3' on each side of egress door - floor/landing not more than 1 1/2" lower than top of threshold. Exception - top of stairs where door does not swing over stairs, exterior doorway not more than 8 1/4" below threshold when door does not swing over landing, exterior storm/screen doors are exempt. Treads, Risers. Riser height 7 3/4" variance not to exceed 3/8" greatest to smallest. 2% max slope (1/48) Tread 10" Let me know if you need more
  10. That is a good piece. If there was a generic one (not NC specific) without the suggestion of price shopping by a Realtor, I would buy it.
  11. c-"2) report as in need of repair accessible doors that do not operate properly, excluding locks and latches; " That applies to interior doors. e-(2)Report as in need of repair deficiencies in the condition and operation of exterior doors and garage doors, including locks and latches when present. Edit: I ususally note the absence or defect of privacy locks on bathroom doors - been doing it for years...not sure why - must have got it from somewhere. I can't locate any code reference right now, but, there must be a reason most bathroom doors have locks installed. I don't think the builders would install them out of pure charity.
  12. "garage receptacles dont require GFCI." In Canada??
  13. Randy, The AFCI requirement went into effect with the '99 NEC!! Edit: I have not found a defect free 'new' home yet.
  14. Jim Morrison Do you, or anyone, do radon testing in Mexico?
  15. I noticed that the temp range was only about 12 degrees. The anomalies are more than likely differences in insulation thickness, since you did the right thing and verified with a moisture meter. I see the same thing frequently. Lots of old houses do not have any wall insulation or very little at best. It will also depend on the exterior temp, sun position, wind direction. Insulation, framing, and building material can also influence your image. Be aware. Kurt, did you buy a camera yet? Prices are coming down!! (edit) Jim, the studs are also shown in the color - just harder to see. That is one reason why I always use the black & white (greyscale) mode. It's not as dramatic, but, it seems that it has more definition and I'm used to it now. I suspect that the more expensive cameras have a better color palette. Actually, I know they do - I played with one at a school. (edit 2) Mike mentioned thermal bridging - that is why the studs are defined.
  16. "we are not code inspectors" I keep reading that on the forums. We really are. Most of what we do is based on codes and/or manufacturers installation instructions. I have no problem quoting code to clients and, in fact, do it frequently, especially when it is a safety issue. Coincidentally, I found a gas furnace in a bedroom closet yesterday - a prohibited location. The installation didn't meet any of the exceptions. - by the way, the house was 40+ years old. After I give them the info, I take Brians position - I don't care if, when, how, etc., it gets fixed. I did my part.
  17. Jerry is quite active on the inspectionnews.com forum.
  18. That worked. You're a genius!! Thanks
  19. Mike, I am unable to log on. Obviously, I can post replys, so that works ok, but, there are a couple of categories that I can't open, ie; open discussion, professional qualifications, etc. When I try to log on it tells me that I am logged on and then I can't open those things. - been going on for a few weeks now - sometimes I repeat the process a few times - help!.
  20. I use it. See previous posts in this thread.
  21. Chad for President. He is undoubtedly the best candidate available in the State of New York. (I know that is not saying much, but, meant as a compliment).
  22. Yes, that's him. This link takes you to the thermal pages. Thanks Jim. http://www.thehomeinspector.com/Clients/Thermal.html
  23. Haven't been here for awhile. Lots of good info. There is an inspector in Idaho (I think) that uses infrared and sells software for it. I originally got his site from Mike ) on this board - now I can't find it and can't remember his name. He knows Mike. Anyway, He has software that puts the thermal image inside the digital pic and it impressed me. He told me what it was when I asked him via E-mail. (can't find that either) He also writes a newsletter of some sort. Mike - help. I put a digital next to the thermal in the report and try to show with arrows, boxes, etc., the area in the digital where the thermal shows the anomaly. Otherwise the thermal looks like a multi-colored blob and doesn't show the reader/viewer where it is. 50 pics is plenty for a single residential inspection. I usually do not exceed 5-6. If you needed more than 50, just recommend a D-8 (dozer). I looked at the Razir on their website. I do like the size. Sounds impressive. I did not know the price - read it hear.
  24. There is a thread in progress on the NACHO bb titled "Is FLIR infared imaging the future wave of Home Inspections?" There is a guy from Skokie (is that Chicago area) that is using and promoting the camera.
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