Danny Pritchard

Norm, So what are the correct answers?

Donald, There was some discussion on this forum or maybe the ASHI forum awhile back about this. I think it is the APA that states if plywood/OSB is exposed to the weather it should be protected.It does not specifically state the edge of the wood. What you describe is a common problem we see with stucco.Thanks to one of the other HI's in this area the Chief AHJ issued a memo to contractors and building inspectors basically saying this will no longer be accepted. The picture is from a house less than a year old.The OSB is exposed and deteriorated at the bottom edge. Crusty, Stopping the stucco above grade has become common practice here in the last several years.Builders are just now starting to do the same with stone.Being able to view termites is one of the reasons. Download Attachment: deteriorated sheathing.jpg 62.72 KB

Terence, Yes it is a geo-thermal heat pump.I didn't check the delta t because one of the branch duct lines in the attic was broken off the main trunk line.A large portion of the cold air was cooling off the attic. Thanks for the comments.

Crusty, No.It is a 1950's house that has been remodeled.Both water heater and airhandler are 7 years old.

Found this today.I know it is wrong.I went to the FHP homepage hoping to get manufacturers recommendations for clear air space in front of the return grill.I was not able to find any.Is there a minimum clear space area in front of the return air that would apply to all units. Download Attachment: HVAC air space.jpg 62.18 KB

Down here in termite land last time I checked which was several years ago it was .15 -.20 cents a sq.ft. there was a minimum charge of $150.

#1 Looks like cracking between the cold joint of the pool shell and walkway. #2,3 Spalding? Not sure without a closer look. #4,5 Cracks in pool shell.I agree with Chad some hydraulic cement or epoxy should work.

Markus, You can go to the City of Jacksonville website at www.coj.net .Go to the Building Inspections link under "Service" and it will give you the contact information you need.

Crusty , You were correct in looking at the expansion joints.Picture #1 has an expansion joint between the 1st and 2nd levels on both the front and sidewall. #2 This house has no expansion joints. #3 Vertical expansion joint at the sidewall and an expansion joint between the 1st and 2nd levels at the sidewall. I found it funny that I could stand in the street and look at 3 homes of the same model and all three were different. As far as the column I did not look at it closely.These are typically stopped about a 1/4 inch from the slab.

Found this interesting today.Three homes all the same model,all located next to each other at the end of a cul de sac,all built by the same nationwide builder.Two of the homes are less than a year old,one is still under construction.There is one visible difference between each of them. Download Attachment: Stucco stuff0001.jpg 90.29 KB Download Attachment: Stucco stuff0002.jpg 82.71 KB Download Attachment: Stucco stuff0003.jpg 85.3 KB

Mike said "It's close to right. It needs a head flashing, a slight taper on top of that trimmer and a little bit of clearance (about 3/8 inch) from the bottom of the casing bead to the head flashing." We are thinking on the same page.I mentioned the lack of Z flashing and the clearance.Also mentioned the way stucco is stopped on walls at roofline as a good example of how it should have been done.

Speaking of weep screeds.I don't remember seeing this application before and today I saw it twice.The picture is a garage door header.You can see part of the weep screed installed right on top of the 2x.This is a new home the other house was 4 years old both done the same way.Typically the stucco would wrap the opening or there would be vinyl or some other type nail on siding in this area. Download Attachment: Blocked weep screed0002.jpg 70.08 KB

Thanks for the info.I have never seen these before.They definitely don't look to be as good as the gasketed model.

Is anyone familiar with using lead caps on the heads of nails in a metal roof?Part of this roof was recently replaced and the roofer used these lead caps over the heads of the nails.The older section of roof has the conventional nails with a washer. Download Attachment: Lead capped nail.jpg 61.67 KB

1.The pool will still work but I doubt there is still a continuity of the bonding to the screen enclosure. 2.Subpanel needs help by a real electrician 3.Not sure what the problem is here other than a potential cross connection. 4.Switch is not weatherproof. 5.No idea. 6.Bonding wire is not present.

Does anyone see a problem with these flues.They both seem a bit close to the soffitt and the rear one seems low. Thanks. Download Attachment: Gas flue clearance0001.jpg 79.87 KB Download Attachment: Gas flue clearance0002.jpg 72.06 KB

Integrity1st wrote "How strange. Were there any other parts or signs or was this all there was? Do you think it was really a cult or pagan ritual ceremony or something or was this just a joke of some sort?" This was all there was.My first thought was some kind of weird ceremony (I must have watched too many of the sci-fi horror movies).But then again this is in one of those parts of town where a lot of strange people live.

Found these today in a bedding factory warehouse.It has been shut down for about a year.Deer hooves are not a common sight in the business district. Download Attachment: Ritualistic sacrifice.jpg 78.64 KB

Thanks,Norm

Norm, The atmospheric relief lines were they required with older type drains?Are they required with anti-vortex drains?Do you test these to see if they function or just note them in your report?Why is the capped atmospheric relief line in the middle of the yard and not by the pool equipment?I don't recall ever seeing these before.Can they be added after the pool is built? Thanks!

I agree with Donald.

Rob, That room was the garage built with rafters.It had collar ties near the top of the ridge.It looked like the rafters were once tied between the top plates from the front to the rear walls.These were removed when the room was converted to living space and a new high ceiling was installed.

"What kind of stain is this? What caused it?" Is it related to the stain on the deck?Other than that I have no idea.

60+ year old home.Sellers disclosure statement according to the buyers agent did not mention anything about the roof.I wonder what non problem the sellers thought they were fixing after spreading about 2 gallons of roof cement along the edge of this roof. Download Attachment: Sloped roof0003.jpg 71.79 KB

I like this topic and hope you keep it going.You may try putting in some hot tub and spa information since some of the requirements are similiar to pools.Also I would imagine they are more widespread than pools around the country and there would be more response to the topic.