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Congratulations Phillip!

That happened to me over the weekend too, when I tried to view forum feeds here. I didn't copy it so I can't say for sure, but the "js:downloader" was on my screen as well. It has happened to me before and it's not a virus. It seems to be related to the RSS feed or feed reader. I usually use the feed reader built into my browser (IE or Firefox). Sometimes it corrects itself, but sometimes I have to reset my feeds. If anyone has a recommendation for a great RSS reader, please share.

Hopefully nobody the caption in the 2nd photo won't be too saucy for our moderators[?] Click to Enlarge 68.36 KB Click to Enlarge 42.24 KB

Which website?

Absolutely, and on second thought, I suspect this roof was not framed to slope the water as described. I'll bet there are some layers of "things" (more roofing, tapered insulation boards, something else) beneath the top layer causing this. Tear it off. If there are indeed other layers, there might be a load issue.

Roofing supply companies make tapered insulation sheets. If the parapet is high enough, I should think you'd be able to go over the existing roof with a layer of foam sheathing that's draining in the right direction and cover it. ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike They do sell tapered insulation, but a tapered insulation system is very difficult to engineer properly. Many things to take into account, but the 2 biggest factors are the slope of the existing roof and the installers ability to follow the installation instructions and diagram. That being said, they do work when properly done. I would never recommend installing a tapered system over an exiting roof. If there is no slope or negative slope, the better solution is to replace the roof with a roof covering that is designed for that. CTP (Coal Tar Pitch) and EPDM both can be installed over a structure that has no/negative slope. Mod Bit, as identified in you sample photos, will not remain watertight. It needs positive slope towards a drainage point. The specifications are a little different for either of those systems when they are installed over a no/negative sloped substrate, and as home inspectors we can never see if those have been followed. The bigger problem is finding a good roofer to install either of these systems in a residential application.

And a flashlight if I'm not mistaken. . . You are not. I even have a few extra bulbs[:-graduat

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]

I gotta agree with Bain, mostly. I would have pulled the old screws out, located the actual studs in the wall, and rehung the cabinet.

I bought that about a year ago. Very handy!

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.

They need nekkid Greek ladies standing on them. I do too!

I kinda like them, though they look like they need caps or copings.

Yes, many of them.

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]