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Around here, I've only see a/c compressors on the roof, and I won't switch those on at all in the colder months. If they're not labeled (or if I believe they are inacurately labeled) I site common deficiencies like worn foam insulation, roof flashing details (both very common), out of level, compressor not isolated from the roof and so on. Whether I can determine which unit is theirs or not, I think it's also useful information to let my client know what percentage of the rtu's are older/original, and how many have been replaced.

XP does/did have a tablet version that had full tablet functionality.

Not this time my friend! I have some old US bulbs though, if you're interested.

You won't be disappointed. The Lumens, battery life and button operations are all superior to the TK11 or TK15.

I've also heard that Carbonite doesn't back-up all file types. I would guess that it does a good job on the most common file types that people tend to want to back-up (photos, movies, music, office docs, etc.) but the propriatary types that would be associated with unique software, like say 3D or Fluke Smartview, could be missing from the back-up.

Dropbox is free for 2 gigs of storage. 50 gigs is 9.99/mo or 99.00/yr., 100gigs is 19.99/mo or 199.00/yr. I only use it as a file swap between my PC and laptop, so 2 gigs is plenty for me. Another benefit I see using at some point, is the ability to upload files to my portion of the dropbox cloud, and share those files with non-dropboxers. It could personal photos or an inspection report that is too big to send to a clients aol address.

Dropbox also seems to work well with keeping files in sync over multiple computers.

I found all of these foam products in the same attic.[:-party] Click to Enlarge 45.99 KB Click to Enlarge 39.35 KB Click to Enlarge 46.19 KB I think the homeowner worked at UPS. If only he had laid it evenly...

I think the TK45 might be too bulky for many of us who are used to the smaller TK11. Also, the extra light capability is really overkill for what we need. Now if I was into search and rescue, that would be a different story. The TK45 is bigger than the TK11, but smaller than the Ultrastinger or D cell mag light, which most of us had been using up until 1-1/2 years ago(+/-) when the TK11 came out. As far as the extra amount of light goes, you're wrong. There is no such thing as too much light when you're moving through an attic or crawl space.

Y'all need to check out the TK45. I got it a couple of weeks ago. It's like the sun!

Wrong forum[:-monkeyd

SBS in general is a better product. APP, which is only applied with a torch, gets brittle after it's exposed to the high temps of a roofers torch (1,400 F +/-)...at least that's what the scientists say. It sure is a hellovalot easier and cheaper to install, which is why we see it so much. That's also why we see it f'd up so often. That being said it's still a very good product and works well when it is installed properly, which is very rare in residential.

I don't see many cold applied systems around here. Primarily on schools, hospitals and other buildings that were specified by a roofing consultant contractor. The temp has to be above 45ish, and if it is that cold out you still would have to warm the adhesive so it will flow.

The details for cold applied are slightly different. You should still see the patch at the apex of the cut on the base flashing, but the rest of the detail would not be viewable. If it was done properly, a course of smooth surfaced mod bit would have been installed beneath the granulated sheet at inside & outside corners. Like this Download Attachment: MB_BUR_11_Inside_Corner_Flashing_Detail_-_PDF-9-1889-v2.pdf 52.16 KB

The details for cold applied are slightly different. You should still see the patch at the apex of the cut on the base flashing, but the rest of the detail would not be viewable. If it was done properly, a course of smooth surfaced mod bit would have been installed beneath the granulated sheet at inside & outside corners.

Yea Mack, those work too. Doesn't really matter what shape the patch is, so long as they are present. I think the guys liked the football shape because it was pretty easy to cut with a hook blade, and you could cut quite a few from scrap material. In your detail it looks like they actually "set" the granules into the sheet before apply the patch. "Setting" the granules is done by applying a little bit of heat to the mod bit, and then troweling over the granules so they get buried into the bitumen. This way the patch can be applied to a smooth surface instead of a micro-mountain terrain. This is another indicator of a trained roofer.

I'm sure this is not news to many of you, but it might be helpful for the rest. These pictures show a necessary flashing detail for inside and outside corners, that I rarely see in residential work. We called them "footballs", but the hispanic roofers I worked with called them something else[:-censore. When the mod bit sheet is cut so it can be folded up to form an inside or outside corner, there is a vulnerable area at the apex of the cut. These patches cover that area and complete the flashing detail. When these are missing, I know that the roof was not installed by a trained mod bit roofer. Just thought I would share. Click to Enlarge 47.14 KB Click to Enlarge 53.31 KB Click to Enlarge 55.93 KB

1/2 lapped 15# = 30#. I'm just saying...

Kurt, I just have one question. Did they put make-up on you, or did you do that yourself?[:-bigeyes

Like Kurt said, if there are that many skylights it probably is a thermal oven in there, which would likely make those panels some kind of poorly designed ventilation. Coincidentally, I just say an episode of Modern Marvels were they were discussing the heating method at The Mall of America in MN. There actually isn't any type of mechanical heating system used there at all. All heat is generated from solar gain through their skylights and heat generated from rabid consumers. They actually have to run their a/c system year round.

No, I'm not a hacker. I read about it. I think it was an article on CNET, but I can't say for sure. I use Microsoft Security Essentials, but I've used AVG, Nortons, McAfee and Zone Alarm. MSE is free (for Win7), lightwieght and updates daily. Nortons & McAfee were HUGE resource hogs and I had a lousy customer service experience with ZA, although I liked their software. AVG let a virus get through on my last computer that ultimately forced me to buy a new machine, though my last one was 8+ years old so it was really time. MSE has been good so far. It's hard to tell what kind of resource hog it is since my new box is an absolute screamer and I'm sure it could handle Nortons or McAfee. I just decided to try MS's software since they have made a commitment to virus protection optimized for their OS.

Why the back of your hand? Marc Because the current will cause your muscles to contract. If the back of your hand is on the panel, the contraction of your bicep muscle will pull your hand towards you, and off of the panel. Or so it is said. For me it's voltage sniffer 1st, back of hand on panel 2nd.

That's cause Mac doesn't hold enough market share to justify the hackers time. At a recent hacker gathering/convention thingy, hackers were able to break into the mac faster than the pc. So don't laugh too loud, you don't want to attract their attention.[]

Holy Shit! This pic makes me glad I always touch the panel with my voltage sniffer first.

Can you get RRS (raisn residue syndrome) from a toilet seat?