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RickSab

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  1. Jim, I wish you a speedy recovery. I hope you come out the bionic HI. Thanks for all you do and we'll try not cause too much trouble and let you recover.
  2. Here's another great tribute.http://www.managedmusic.com/Music/PlayBeforeYouGo.php
  3. You would do much better in a good professional networking group. Many have exclusivity for each group. Some require a min of one referral per meeting. I know of one that will cost you a total of $1000 in a year, but those that belong say it's well worth it. Rick
  4. Here's another I could use your opinions on. This house has two interesting valleys. One on the front, and another in the middle. The middle one has several squares of roof dumping in it. Oh, the gutters on the dormer are open at the back at the bottom of that valley. I included a long shot of the house from the rear to give you an idea how much roof there is. Thanks for your ideas on this one. Rick Download Attachment: house.jpg 65.78 KB Download Attachment: Front valley.jpg 81.19 KB Download Attachment: Mid valley.jpg 32.16 KB Download Attachment: dormer.jpg 49.68 KB
  5. Thanks for the replies. The EIFS I am glad to pass on. I don't think I want the troubles. Do what your good at and know when to pass.
  6. Opps I goofed. I had a good exterior post and managed to send it to interiors. Newbi at it again. See flashing/EIFS in interiors please.
  7. I have to inspect this house Wednesday. I'd like your opinions on two things. One is the chimney flashing. Good clearance to shingles but look how it ends. Second it looks like they added the layer of shakes on the sides. The window trim is flush with the shake. I can't see any type of a drip cap anywhere. Sorry the photos are from the street. The client believes this was a gut rehab. Thanks Still a newbe. Rick Download Attachment: House.jpg 69.46 KB Download Attachment: Chimney.jpg 46.72 KB Download Attachment: Windows.jpg 63.93 KB Download Attachment: Windows 2.jpg 53.33 KB
  8. I would state the concern and let the customer take it to a HVAC guy. I'm not smart enough to take on that liability too. Rick
  9. I would hate to see inspections as part of the one stop package. I believe we would soon hear of in house inspectors being touted as a good thing and legislation allowing an affiliation between realtors and inspectors, thus eliminating the unbiased evaluation of the home. What a field day for the lawyers. Rick
  10. Wow. Most pages on a subject in a long time. Anyone near Chicago? There is a free seminar 5/22 8 am to noon at Renaissance Oak Brook 2100 Spring Road Oak Brook, IL 60523 It's being put on by FLIR. I'm going to see whats new. Rick
  11. Thanks for the post.
  12. You got a nice one. Whoever installed that was a better than average installer. I haven't seen anything calling for poly.
  13. Here's some help with the basics. Go to the solar thermal pages and it has a good overview. Very basic. http://www.thesolarguide.com/
  14. Heres the picture of my neighbors new downspouts. They did listen and had the contractor back out to move it. They thought the only problem was that it drained on the sidewalk and the ice made it impassable. Image Insert: 959.9 KB
  15. I guess I need to look up adding a photo? Sorry. It was a good one. Rick
  16. I'm glad it not on my neighbors service. Will the downspout be a good enough ground?
  17. Drain is my bet. They are all over here. Most towns don't want you to use them anymore. Rick
  18. A true cabinet screw has a washerhead top. They provide a larger flat surface to contact the wood hanging strip. They are often a number * or 10 screw. Most drywall screws are a #6. A drywall screw also has a tapered head that helps set it into the drywall. Much like a wood screw. This type of top can split the wood strip if driven too deep. I agree that a big problem with drywall screws is how many break when installed. An installer will not spend the time to remove it. He will leave it in. I would still make note of the screws just to CYA. Rick
  19. Those old tiles appear to be plastic coated so they can also trap vapor. They also have no fire rating. and probable don't contribute much to R value. I'd cal out the whole insulation job as a problem. Rick
  20. RickSab

    Dirt Leg

    Is it normal for copper supply lines in your area. In my part of the woods it's black pipe. Rick
  21. OK, so did you find a meter? Is this an illegal hook-up? Rick
  22. Thanks for education. Now maybe I'll make someone think I'm smart also. Rick
  23. Here's my two cents. It is 2" higher than any part of the building within 10" Any yes there are issues with that brick Chimney. Rick
  24. I also found the tone alarming. He may be a good inspector, but I didn't feel he was promoting inspecting as much as he was scaring prospective buyers. Old homes have their issues. Some are well maintained others are not. What was the best practice when a home was constructed may not be now. To label all old homes as problems was wrong. I think he may have hurt his business over the long run. Someone buying around the time of the article may call him but many more may pass on buying for a while. As far as the arsenic, it's the first I've heard of, but isn't just as important to protect yourself from the dust when sawing through a wall. I doubt anyone will remember the arsenic angle anyhow. Look how many people burn treated lumber and plywood. They don't seem to care what they release into the air. I also agree that if you want to get a story in the paper you should use multiple sources. A thoughtful article, written, edited, and proofed again for accuracy is best. It's like the nightly news. Just because some one in the media ask you a question, doesn't mean you need to answer. Rick
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