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RickSab

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  1. I think it is 5 years in Illinois. That is why we are required to keep the reports for 5 years. That said my lawyer cousin Vinny says you can always sue. What the heck?
  2. I don't know why you have that link but I enjoyed it. Thanks.
  3. No it is wrong. The service wire should slope down from the weather head not up.
  4. I was at the Historic Bungalow Show in Chicago last weekend and one of the insulation venders was showing how they inject their foam insulation between the two wythes. They claim there is no problem filling the space. What do you guts think? I'd be afraid of trapping water.
  5. I do camera and recorder. I use a Sony recorder that I plug in and download the audio to my computer. The recorder can do hundreds of files. I've been told I could use Dragonspeak to type my notes but they might not make sense to anyone else. Between the audio and pics I compose the report, usually right after the inspection. I bought a laptop just in case I have time to kill between inspections and it's to far to drive back home.
  6. I do not. I don't own anything. The tools and computer are the only thing the company owns so they would get them but nothing else. I had everything put into a trust that can not be touched. Al least that is what the lawyer says, and thats my daughter so nothing will be left if she is wrong.
  7. This is no different than if the splice was done in a junction box before entering the service panel. Some will argue that splices are not allowed in a service panel. If there is room and the splice is done well I am not sure I would make a big deal out of it.
  8. As long as the wire and devices are rated 20 amp I don't see a problem.
  9. Thanks Richard, That was my guess but my chart had a different code so I thought I ask the brain trust.
  10. I had an inspection today that had an Tappan furnace with a serial # G6R9901-06056. The chart I had downloaded here shows:Tappan: Age is the last 3 characters (digits and letter) of the serial number for the year and month of manufacturer. Example: xxxxx85C = March 1985. (I not used) This serial number ends in only numbers. Does anyone have a different code for Tappan? Thanks
  11. I too pull up the county assessors records before going to the inspection. It can be very informative. If there are a lot of changes I also give a copy to the client and let them know they may see a big jump in taxes in the future. As for square footage the basement is not counted here. It is below grade and not always considered "living space".
  12. You may not be in the house long but either way you will need to pay for the treatment. If you do it now you get piece of mind and maybe save a little. If you wait till you sell you will either pay possibly more then or give a credit to the buyer to take care of the problem.
  13. For dry boards, the thickness of a carpenters pencil. Wet wood a 16 penny nail will work. To install with the floorboards tight will cause buckling if the wood was even moderately dry.
  14. Is the corrosion only on what looks like a selinoid?
  15. A city councilman in Utah , Mark Easton, had a beautiful view of the east mountains until a new neighbor purchased the lot below his house and built a new home that was 18 inches higher than ordinances allow. Easton, angry about the loss of his view, went to the city to make sure they enforced the lower roof line ordinance and his neighbor was forced to drop the roof line, at great expense. Recently, Easton called the city to inform them that his new neighbor had installed some vents on the side of his home that Easton didn't like and he asked the city to investigate. When city representatives arrived at Easton's home to see what Easton was complaining about, this is what they found. The City Council said the vents may remain since there aren't any ordinances referring to shutter design. Download Attachment: Image.image003.jpg 51.61 KB Download Attachment: Image.image004.jpg 34.43 KB
  16. My HP printer has the option in the print menu. You can convert it right there. I also use a program called PDF Pen. It allows me to add text box's and/or edit text right in a PDF. I save a blank contract in PDF Pen and then I can fill in the text box with the client name etc., then print it as a PDF in my HP print menu. Then I email it to the client in advance so they can read through it before we meet. It can edit any PDF. it cost me $29 from Smith Micro
  17. I love the conduit/plastic pipe used. Looks like the white wire of the bottom breaker of the secondary panel goes into the panel on the left, then pigtails to another wire and goes to the neutral buss. Thats enough for get a qualified, licensed electrician to repair bla bla.
  18. If anyone is interested I was at the Big Orange Home Center today and as I walked down the tool isle they had the Ridgid See Snake with the additional 36" extension marked down to $149. Now I know that means there is a new version somewhere down the line but I got one to play with anyhow. The next version will probably have a card to download pics to but at least I can try this one out and return it if I don't like it. You can never have to many toys.
  19. Looks like a boarded up window to the right of the door. Why not a vent there?
  20. From a LEED standpoint you are not hurting your chances. If the roofing serves as alternative energy source, you may be able to get a point in the energy efficiency credit area. Either by helping meet the efficiency level to achieve the credit or to get an extra for exceeding. Solar panels do not take away from credit for a green roof. The square footage used for collectors is excluded. You also exclude the space for rooftop equipment.
  21. I have come across the smell problem twice. Once it was the rubber carpet padding. The second wasa bathroom that was paneled. The walls behind the paneling was never washed. There were 4 young boys in the family that owned the house. All the bleach in the world could not get the smell out of the bathroom. This wasn't found till the bathroom was gutted.
  22. RickSab

    Furnace age

    Thanks, Even with the charts there always seems to be confusion about age. My problem is more knowing who makes what if they are not listed. Thanks so much for your help. I love this forum.
  23. RickSab

    Furnace age

    Can't find Frigidaire on the furnace age chart. Anyone have their code handy? Serial number FG6000753401 Thanks.
  24. It sounds like you need to do a little grading too. If you have areas that will hols water above your footing fix that first. Make sure your grade allows water to drain away from the house.
  25. Can any of tell me what these are? They are spaced evenly around the house and garage. You can remove a core that looks like it is designed to slowly degrade. The only wording is Smart Disc. Patent pending. This is a brick home. Click to Enlarge 74.11 KB Click to Enlarge 107.27 KB
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