Bill Kibbel

Window ropey thingies. For the old windows counter balanced by weights, the rope is always referred to as sash-cord in publications before 1950.

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From the 2006 IRC, if applicable in your area: G2427.10.2.2 (503.10.2.2) Vent connectors located in unconditioned areas. Where the vent connector used for an appliance having a draft hood or a Category I appliance is located in or passes through attics, crawlspaces or other unconditioned spaces, that portion of the vent connector shall be listed Type B, Type L or listed vent material having equivalent insulation properties. Exception: Single-wall metal pipe located within the exterior walls of the building in areas having a local 99-percent winter design temperature of 5°F (-15°C) or higher shall be permitted to be used in unconditioned spaces other than attics and crawl spaces.

So Wayne, why not write waterproofing underlayment, or ice & water shield? The only "weatherguard" I know of makes contractor accessories for vans.

What's a weatherguard?

Thanks, but it would be helpful if each of the grammar rules were accompanied by an example.

I really appreciate Jim K taking the time to reply to a new inspectors request for advice on report writing. When he takes the time to post such a detailed critique, both newbies and oldies will certainly learn something to put out a better product.

I believe "black iron" is considered malleable and is not cast iron. I also don't think reducer bushings are an issue for black iron. I've heard an argument about it before and the final convincing word was that many plumbers and code officials are incorrectly calling it as wrong. They're fine if of malleable iron. I don't know - maybe because cast iron is brittle and this fitting is known for failing?

You're intentionally pole-vaulting over the point.

We're a local business. We send business to other local businesses. These other businesses then send business to us. It's how small, local businesses thrived before this interweb thingie.

Yes, right here:https://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum ... IC_ID=9011

I've discussed this with a few manufacturers many, many years ago. One response was: "No more than 36â€

I can smell termite damage as I'm pulling up the driveway. When I find it, no one gives me a treat though.

Jim's not using the correct (technically or politically) term. It's completely f**'d would be less offensive. The block work joints, the dry-laid, individual stacks of brick and slanted chimney would have me stating there cant be much right with any portion of the fireplace and chimney.

I believe that Jim and Jim are only sticking with the strict engineering definition of cantilever. Click to Enlarge 44.48 KB I've pointed out that the term cantilever, in building architecture, has been used as the name of the overhanging portion of a beam or truss for over 100 years. This includes well-known early published architects, engineers, university professors and Fellows of AIA, all considered experts by their piers and contemporaries. I hardly think they are among those of us who "jumbles up the terms". I've noticed a few words in the English language that have more than one definition. I've also noticed a few words now used in architecture, were earlier used to describe something completely different.

I'm not sure if butting in will put an end to Jim & Kurt's playtime, but their debates always go over my head. In engineering, the term cantilever originally was used to describe a projecting beam, anchored at one end. In architecture, cantilever was also used to describe a projecting beam used as a bracket to support another structure or member. Since well over a century ago, the portion of a beam (or truss) extending beyond a support has been commonly referred to as a cantilever (or cantilever arm). If the beam is supported at two points but extends beyond one of the supports, the portion extending beyond a support is still a cantilever (or cantilever arm). The portion of that beam spanning the two supports is then called the "anchor span". Mod - This thread should be split.

Nailing blocks. Something was originally attached to the building and fastened with nails to the blocks. If you had a picture of the whole wall, marking the locations of the blocks, we might be able to figure out what was there from the pattern.

Drain tile systems were being used in railroad construction well before 1900. I saw an original drain tile system installed at a 1914 home. A 1908 building handbook describes in detail the installation of drain tile systems. In my experience, they were not regularly installed until the mid-1940s.

To prevent air lock of the pump.

That's a Grundfos hot water recirculation system. You should have seen thermal by-pass valves at one or more fixtures.

Didn't you hear the woosh sound as your point shot right past me? This is just one more thing those expert real estate salesfolk can scream at us about. "Your inspector is an idiot. It was on national news that drywall screws are fine".

Simpson's SDS structural wood screws.

FLIR filed suit against HomeSafe in 2005 in an Oregon federal court for libel, defamation and interference with economic relations. I have not yet seen an outcome of the suit.

Were there any conductors smaller than 12-gauge?