Les

Agreed.

I think that is a well written letter. It establishes a "point in time" and really says nothing regarding the controversy. The second to last sentence is the real clincher; they offered a prediction and they said operate. My experience is that the operation of the breakers is the potential problem. I like it. Makes your job easy.

Here is a better shot of the stonework. the paint was almost like a paste (thick). Was not applied with a brush or if it was applied with a brush then it had to be a stencil brush or a true sash brush and some sort of template. Chicago has the greatest rules for all trades - they are all unique. I learned about their tuckpointing when I tried to have some caulking done on a brick building on the west side. Had to interview with the local alderman before I could talk to his couisin, that referred me to his nephew that knew a woman that had a son that was a fireman that did that work on his Kelley days. Click to Enlarge 31.67 KB

me too!

We have had only poly pipe for abt 35years.

I'd agree with Chad. the records in this part of Michigan usually show a house built prior to 1900 as 1900 and not the actual date. The reason was tax reform occurred and the age was only important from 1900 onward. The kitchen was split as is often the case here into a "wash room" and a preparation room. Also the bathroom was accessible from the exterior and the interior. The bath had a primitive stool, but usually that sort of work was done outside in an adjacent building. The bathroom had a sink, tub and stool with running water added circa 1900+-. I have added a photo of the stone foundation because it is quite unusual; stone, cement and painted lines. Click to Enlarge 75.38 KB Click to Enlarge 45.58 KB Town location is Bancroft.

This was in the attic. Click to Enlarge 54.45 KB

That all looks like it was written by the same person that wrote he inspection report I reviewed yesterday. Beautiful words, gentle thoughts, warm and fuzzy. Bathrooms are a perfect place for natural activities. My carbon awareness is enhanced. I do like the bathroom in the photo.

This house just sticks in my mind. Looked at it last week for a bank and really had a hard time pulling away and leaving it alone again. it is on a couple acres, at the outskirts of a very small town near Lansing. Listed for less than a 2012 Chevy Truck and likely could be bought for even less. Sad but very beautiful. Click to Enlarge 66.51 KB Click to Enlarge 84.08 KB Click to Enlarge 68.64 KB Click to Enlarge 57.19 KB Click to Enlarge 34 KB Click to Enlarge 34.09 KB Click to Enlarge 45.2 KB Click to Enlarge 65.69 KB I apologize to the people that think this sort of building should be razed. If I were a tad younger and so inclined to labor, I'd buy this in a minute!

Jerry, our attitudes are kinda like a normal bell curve - inverted! In the 1980's I was a nice fine fellow out there to make a living and save at least part of the world through my special inspector work and status. Around 2000 I must have been hit in the head and became a really good deal killin' dick! Now, I just listen, look at them and walk away. My new personality trait does not make me any more or any less money and it feels better! You did the right thing.

Hey Jeff, can you post a couple of photo examples? also what is your investment? would you invest again or upgrade? does it have a real WOW factor? tks

Mazola

I guess that would be funny if lightening and lightning were homonyms. I think they pass for homophones so the word play is still funny. me two, tu, to, too, tou, tue,

I did not read that he said the insp did it wrong.

you can borrow this. Click to Enlarge 61.65 KB

Quite a variety of things going on in the photo. It is a FPE Stablok.

Aaron, We would appreciate it. Tell us something about you and what you bring to the table.

Seems like with all that cash coming in, Spectacular could buy an ad and help support this site. I guess I could just delete it, but am feeling frisky.

I like that. I would also like to add that I admire Peter responding and not going off the deep end.

Bruce, that last photo with both trucks is worthy of Mike Lamb! Red is good.

Gary, that may be allowable scorching. just kidding!

Richard, Are you an inspector? Good information, but may not be too helpful for us inspectors to use with a client.

I know you guys get sick of me and the good old days, but the first telesteps I bought was in Columbus Ohio at a ASHI meeting. it cost me $900 and nearly wrecked my marriage! it lasted a couple years, broke, replaced, broke, replaced and then broke the final time. I still have it in my deer blind with plenty of screws thru the tubes. PS: I weight abt 5/8 of Nashville friend! Svelte 201lbs

Frank, don't know of anyone. The Watts confab was fun and educational.

am I to understand there is never an instance where the csst would have a fitting/device that connects directly on the csst for the bond? always to steel and carry to csst? Nice photo, that is what I wanted - thanks!