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Looks like poured concrete tooled and stained to look like tile. These "cracks" would be control or expansion joints. There should be material in between to keep out water, but it's not as critical under a cover.

I was surfing around for info on him. Couldn't find much. Now I have what I need to know. Marc All the "services" offered are collection apparatus for lead generation. And now you know the rest of the story...

She may just want you to write off on it to get closure. I've been involved with listing agents and sellers too many times that take care of it with "their guy" who want bailed out. A professional electrician will be able to assess and repair all by themselves independent of a home inspection report and accept full liability. I used to go, but will not go now even if payed. I think that leaves you in a better position if any repair issue lands in court. [:-wiltel] But full disclosure: "I ain't no lawyer"

This is a direct quote from their advertisement; Course Description: This mold inspection course is a comprehensive study of mold and moisture damage, and the effects thereof on structures. It is conveyed in a "bump-up" learning environment. Learning begins in an abstract form and then expands into a more formative development of specifics. What is a bump-up learning environment?

500,000 deaths per year? You'd think that would get a little more press.

Ironic, in my browser there is a home advisor ad for mold remediation on the bottom of this thread.

There was no signs of water. I usually see the entry stuffed with a gray putty. I did not think of that. Is there a definition of, "easily ignitable material?" Good question, they should have specified a flammability rating. However, I just did a little research and found out some of the foams have flame retardant. I got this off the American Chemistry Council's website; Does the cured sealant pose a fire hazard? Is it flammable? Insulating foam sealants typically contain flame retardants and when installed properly, are designed to meet all applicable building and fire code regulations Installed cured product is combustible and will typically begin to thermally degrade at temperatures above 240?F/116?C. In addition, the unreacted chemical constituents in the can may be combustible, so you should carefully read the instructions on the product label and follow them with respect to avoiding installations in areas exposed to high heat, such as around fireplaces, heaters, radiators, heat lamps, recessed lighting, bare copper wires, or inside electrical boxes. So I guess we need to find the used can and read the label;)

An enclosure needs to "be free of easily ignitable material". I'd call it out.

That's what a bathroom is for ; "people getting closer to nature"

I saw this one yesterday. Plastic. And the test button was broken. Click to Enlarge 34.36 KB I'll bet a dollar to your doughnut it doesn't have an approval sticker on it.

Also check your website from time to time. Check with different operating systems and different browsers to make sure it renders properly under all conditions. After reading some of these responses (excellent advise by the way) I went to take another look at mine, and it's all jacked up. No telling how long it's been like this. Guess this will be a long night.[:-weepn]

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What does he win?

$1.00 What, you guys never watched the price is right?

I've heard a rumor that it's the only brand "approved" and all other company applications get "misplaced". I was just trying to get some more info. On an unrelated topic, I was in the basement of the Hilliard Towers (in China Town) and came across, what I was told, a conduit of the main electrical grid. It apparently could not be moved so they built the building on top of it. It literaly cuts through the middle of the basement. The maintenance staff built a bridge to get from one side to the other. I noted two observations; 1. It disappeared into the middle of a support column, and 2. the concrete was not dyed red. I think someone was pulling my leg. Could this be a hastily improvised design feature? Click to Enlarge 20.73 KB Click to Enlarge 34.39 KB Click to Enlarge 26.82 KB Usually you need to duck your head going under a bridge instead of over it.

Kurt, All the exit and emergency lighting that I've seen in Chicago (all metal const.) is manufactured by one company. Do you know any specifics?

Oh please!You know for fact that buyers use your reports for extortion, plain and simple. I've been saying it for years now: Home inspectors used to have a definite purpose for safety and finding high $$ future problems for potential buyers. Now your sole purpose is to get a lower price for buyers, simple as that. All the stupid things listed, and all the bigger things missed I see are proof of this. I know this seems like a flame, but I am just calling it like I see it, on a regular basis. Mr. Petey, What are the most common "bigger things" you see missed by home inspectors on a regular basis?

This is a hypochlorite based product. (bleach) This brand uses the same marketing methods, so I'll guess it's the same stuff. I've never tried it, or know anybody that has. I think it may be creative photography.

You said master bath, is there a hall bath, and does it smell there?

Dirty perlite

You know the NAR has a "green" designation. Click to Enlarge 177.88 KB

Do the telescoping ladders comply with ANSI/OSHA? Click to Enlarge 42.44 KB

Good exercise though. I found some good info while surfing... Fireplace/ flue info I must have been sleeping during this class. I don't recall anything about flue size ratios.[:-dunce]

This makes sense, the fireplace is open on 3 sides. I was concerned with high winds creating havoc during a fire. But it is obvious it had been used with no evidence of roll out, so I didn't comment. Thank you for your response.

Thank you much.