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I have an extra 8800 that I don't use anymore. Email me if you're interested.

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The kids room from my inspection this morning. I have no idea how much they spent on it. Click to Enlarge 26.58 KB

The ceiling slopes. That's a doorstop. Guess they didn't want one in the middle of the floor. The lesser of two evils? I woulda painted it white.[:-crazy]

My brother sent me this picture a few weeks ago. Apparently they were having flush problems and they called a plumber to check it out. He rodded out the terlit and look what was crawling around in there! Click to Enlarge 16.61 KB

I loaded the Beta App on my phone on Friday and I'm waiting for my 3D Cloud service to activate. I don't have a tablet yet, but this App may "force" me to buy one.

Where the hell is WJ when you need him![]

Used to be the same in many areas around here, but it had to do with politics as the pipefitters union is based in Chicago.

What is wrong is that the valley should have been installed under the field sheet. In fact, if they would have laid the valleys 1st and then ran the field sheets into them the whole roof would at least look and lay better. I'm guessing by the sheet layout that this roof was installed by a guy who is used to running a lawn mower.

Actually, the penetration flsahings look pretty good. The only thing I see, or maybe don't see (can't tell for sure) would be the football patches on the corners of the base flashing for the chimney. The bleed out is excessive and a problem. Roof granuales are not required, nor can the be added to the sheet surface in the field. They sometimes sprinkle loose granules into the bleed out of a granulated roof, but it is purely cosmetic. UV coating is not required either. Both of those are just upgrades. Smooth surfaced APP Mod Bit, like seen in the photo, typically come with a 10 manufacturers material warranty and surfaced (gran. or UV) have a 12 year...if the UV is reapplied when is degrades (ave. 4-6 years). Mod Bit is a fine product when installed properly and on the right structure. Problem is, we rarely see a good installation on the residential side. Commercial is a different story.

That is app mod bit. The white powdery stuff is talc to keep the sheet from sticking to itself when it is rolled up. Pretty crappy looking installation. Looks like they re-roofed right over shingles.

Same

If I had a cat, I would put it in the attic[:-thumbu]

You should definitely do that Jimmy. I'd give everything I own to be able to have just one more beer with my dad. I'm right there with ya Ben!

That liquid might be the oil that sparky uses to help pull the wires through the conduit. I've seen it many times and rubbed it between my fingers to confirm it.

Still pissed, eh? Just for backing the wrong horse my friend.

I've been happy with the Powerex I use in my Fenix. Hey Jerry - Wanna buy some ultrastinger bulbs? Reeeeal cheap!

Yes, otherwise it won't adhere to the substrate. My Prediction: Installation will be less than perfect and voids will be left between the insulation and roof sheathing. Those voids will allow condensate to occur causing more of the closed cell to delaminate and rot the sheathing. This of course will not be observable until it is becomes widespread...maybe. Even if the installation is perfect, how are they going to stop the moisture content of the sheathing from elevating, when the exterior side of it doesn't have a vapor barrier on it? It could become the successor to EIFS if it becomes popular enough. Maybe it will perform better in a dry climate.

The claims are that it is supposed to work, but I don't personally believe it...yet.

The air barrier will stop/reduce the air from passing through. But without a vapor barrier, the moisture will still drive through it. Gemini - what kind of foam was installed in your attic?

I thought that only applies to closed cell.

Look like storage areas to me.

That 2nd photo really looks like an aftermarket window film to me. Any chance it is?

I signed up for it.

Looks like foot traffic to me.