Bill Kibbel

Braided poly like you get with Louisville ladders - not twisted rope like Werner.

Lately, it seems that everyone thinks it's their job to piss me off. [!]

It was originally not much more than sand. http://www.oldhouseweb.com/how-to-advic ... rtar.shtml http://historicbldgs.com/stonefoundations.htm Why is this posted in the electrical forum?

Yup. In another half a century, there still won't be any issues from it being "wrong".

Single letter, month, year. June 2005. You can confirm it with the date on the oil burner and/or relief valve handle.

Oh sure. I interviewed a couple folks in the asbestos testing and laboratory standards biz before putting that together. Here's what I was told about testing vermiculite: There's no correlation between the actual asbestos content in vermiculite and the levels detected by accredited laboratories.

A majority of the tests of vermiculite for asbestos that do not show asbestos are likely to be false negatives.http://www.oldhouseweb.com/how-to-advic ... stos.shtml

I have a list of approved materials. Fireblocking: Fiberglass or mineral wool insulation 1/2" drywall 1/4" cement millboard 2x lumber 1x lumber, if 2 layers 3/4 plywood, OSB and particleboard. Draftstopping: 1/2" drywall 3/8" plywood or OSB

Then why would you make a prediction about a foundation in Ohio?

ilevel, trus joist & microllam are all Weyerhaeuser brands. I don't think Weyerhaeuser has an LVL for exterior exposure. Their product for outdoors is a preservative treated PSL (parallam).

What's that prediction based on?

Got anything to document that mold in your home was the cause for you "to be sick from it"?

Concealed lower element for easier cleaning.

I don't know. I've only used the Bacharach Snifit.

Do you want a CO "detector" or do you want a carbon monoxide meter for inspections? If the latter, go here: http://www.hi-essentials.com/category/c ... -detectors

It's called canvassing. It was a fairly common practice to inexpensively hide previous patching, deteriorating/flaking skim coat damage or damage from wallpaper removal. It was then usually painted or wallpapered over.

Why are there no marbles in those illustrations?

We don't touch non-attached appliances. Some sellers have been known to include them with the sale, but switch them with flea-market finds just before closing. We also tend to exclude all appliances in multi-family homes inspected.

No. Some manufacturers specifically prohibit it. If you recommend screens, it better be specifically permitted by the manufacturer of the equipment. If permitted, the screen better meet the specifics listed in the instructions. I know one that require "a properly engineered louver".

You posted very similar questions in another thread, where I responded. https://inspectorsjournal.com/forum/top ... 319#134332 Why are you posting again in a new thread? Didn't like the answer?

It's fiberglass insulation called Miraflex. You can't find it because Owens Corning stopped manufacturing it in 2003. There is no "recall". It just wasn't a great-selling product. The type of recessed light housing will determine the needed clearance to insulation. You'll want to install IC rated fixtures.

If the tubing is 3/8", it's beyond the allowable line length for an 8' lift. I would be converting to a 2-line system.

It's not about posturing. It's not about me. Remember I work with an awesome team that has worked for 28 years to get to this point. Decades ago the owner of my company spent many days and nights travelling around to HI meetings trying to explain that the inspection world shouldn't be the same as contractor's world. HIs are supposed to be professional consultants, not a bunch of contractors fighting to be the lowest bid for installing shutters on Mrs. Jebusco's house. It was quickly evident his efforts made no difference. It seems like the number one concern/blame/focus for lost business is still price. I was hoping to get that point across here. I've talked to a few of the founders of the home inspection gig about where it went. They're surprised and disappointed that every inspection fee isn't 4 figures by now.

I had a long response that vanished when posted, so I'll be brief. A majority of our calls are for our availability. Price is very often stated well into the scheduling process, towards the end of the call. We're fortunate that we're dealing with a lot of folks that are not concerned about the cost.

Maybe some in this biz target only the percentage of folks that aren't looking for a bargain.