Garry Sorrells

Masons were ahead of the backhoe and would not stop for anything or anyone.

Has anyone had an occasion where a client has expressed concern about formaldehyde in conjunction with laminated flooring during or after an inspection?

"Questioning my entire life" , you were just there looking at it. How about the guy that actually gets up close and personal while doing any repairs??????[:-weepn]

Here is something to read over. Worth a few minutes of your time. [:-magnify What's New about AFCIs in the 2014 NEC? From IAEI March-April 2015 http://iaeimagazine.org/magazine/2015/0 ... -2014-nec/

One of my partners got one of the first gen ones. It's remarkably handy, but only if you get close - *really* close. How close is """really close""" ??

Plus add the material for bedding the backer board into the equation. I would probably remove the 1/4 board for a better job.

Anti Darwinism at work. The 1st world nations are creating a society that the takes the challenge of life away from society. 3rd world is creating survivors and challengers. Tamper proof this and safety that creates those that won't climb ladders and won't walk roofs. The key word is "won't " as as apposed to "can't".

It recognizes something as dumb/dense as a 2x4. [:-monkeyd Maybe different if you had held it somewhere else...[:-censore

What is wrong with a "stud finder" ?? Simple and effective. Then there is the question of why the spacing is being questioned. [:-magnify Unless the ceiling is layed up plaster or plaster over board a $10 stud finder will do the job. Then you could take a strong magnet and find out where it will will hold to ceiling, that is a nail/screw. I have a gismo that is a magnet in a plastic box that does basically the same thing, magnet points to metal though its about 45 years old but it works (simple and stupid--KISS). PS- No batteries required and will work in the dark. Then there is the thump the ceiling and the higher pitch is the stud. Drive a nail to verify then repeat and measure....

Mike, Kurt; If the entire face was removed and replaced, which it looks like the final answer will be, even if they started to salvage and were brought back to reality, and the building was free would the cost exceed adjacent property values? In Baltimore there is a real issue in restoration costs vs final value.

Makes me wounder if Inacki states in the applications that they will be sharing your information with others, specifically Homesafe? Or is passing information on members signed away some where else?

And where was that money generated and who will be replacing it in the grand scheme. Just like the Fed, State and Local Gov. If someone sues the fed gov and win who pays?

And where does the money in the coffers come from???? Kinda like saying the government will pay for something. Can guarantee the Founder will not be affected by anything that happens, he will just raise the costs to belong and maintain his income flow. An since he controls everything who is to stop him. In general the membership will follow like sheep. Only option is to vote with feet and leave association and that is unlikely. It seems that it may be more of a religion than an association where the leader can do no wrong.

May be part of natural selection. We do need to weed out the gene pool. What can you say about a person with a big tub and a small TV ???[:-censore Click to Enlarge 49.24 KB

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But the real question may be " Why do they have such a small TV ?"

Is it on a GFI?

The people had the installer walk off the job. The owner asked what they were supposed to do? The roofer said "Screw it!"I am out of here. So the owner thought, if this idiot roofer can do it so can I.

Well, yeah. If you say a dumbass thing, you're going to get in trouble. Seller would pay. You quoted 1/2 the roof to replace not the entire roof. Matching color was not a criteria for cost estimate you made. Recently had 6 contractors quote a roof replacement for someone. I wanted to demonstrate The world of competitive bidding . The range was from $10,500 to $30,000. You will get quotes based on needing the work to I don't want the job, but if you pay me enough I will do it. Another example is with Sears vs roof contractor. Sears will be 50% or more greater. The difference is how Sears marks up labor and materials and their business model. In the article there was not a differentiation on the level and methods of the two inspections. No mention of what was contracted for in the inspection. Giving cost estimated needs experience too be done correctly. We do not live in a flat rate society with few exceptions like except for medicine and insurance.

Arden, If the sub floor is 1/2" you have a problem right there. The cantilevered deck joist may be wicking moisture back into the garage and causing the elevated moisture levels, then add onto that any lack of flashing and sealing of the deck from the house.

Something to look at on a rainy day. American Wood Council Wood Frame Construction Manual ? 2012 Also New High-Wind Construction Guides 115 MPH Exposure B High Wind Guide 115 MPH Exposure C High Wind Guide To 160 MPH Exposure C High Wind Guide http://www.awc.org/standards/wfcm/2012.php

Does the chair come with the book?????

No one knows. But it doesn't inspire confidence. Thanks, Jim, that was eloquent. I would not write this in any report but can say it here. "when tested, the AFCI breaker failed to inspire confidence in the inspector ." [] Personally I do not care if the AFCI has any confidence in me. I certainly have no confidence in the AFCI.[:-paperba

Enlarged pict. Looks like the 5/4 is just a (scrap) filler at the end of the rim (at end of ledger) that was short at house. Just to add support for decking. Probably butted at corner to right (looked better) and made up the shortage on left. Looks like a band 2x10 and the ledger looks like a 2x8 with hangers Apparently they did not have the approved "Acme Wood Stretcher" that all good carpenters keep in their trucks. The one that you always sent the new novice helper to find. [:-dunce]

Probably used as a shim/build out to get in front of the siding.