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  1. Mike Lamb
    Is there a reference as to how far a vent should stick into a chimney liner? I believe I read somewhere that it should be flush.
  2. Mike Lamb
    It looks like a vinyl window for new construction with integrated j-channel built in to the frame. Nice feature. Can't say on the brand. I have installed Pella's that are similar.
  3. Mike Lamb
    And shouldn't we see a flashing above it and not caulk?
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    Does the wood trim that protrudes at the bottom of the siding have a name?
  6. Mike Lamb
    A lot of folks should update their location.
  7. Mike Lamb
    What part of the continent is that? Denray, you should update your location.
  8. Mike Lamb
    This house has signs of woodpeckers putting holes in the wood siding. The powder around these holes at the fascia look odd. Bird or bug?
  9. Mike Lamb
    I'll be looking at a house Monday with an inward bowed horizontally cracked poured foundation. I am told it has been repaired with Kevlar carbon fiber straps. Any opinions on this type of repair?
  10. Mike Lamb
    Illinois SOP forbids me from telling a client not to buy a house but they figure it out pretty quickly without me using those exact words. Body language, facial grimaces, remarks like, "the cost to try to fix this is going to be huge." etc. I have had many jobs where we never make into the house. I give an appropriate discount. They always hire me again.
  11. Mike Lamb
    Thanks.
  12. Mike Lamb
    Isn't 1/0 AWG different from 1 AWG?
  13. Mike Lamb
    It is in the boiler room.
  14. Mike Lamb
    This panel is using a copper 1 AWG at a 200 amp main disconnect. The service entrance pipe is going to be too small for 3/0. This house does not need a 200 amp main. Will it be a problem to put 100 amp main into this 200 amp panel slot?
  15. Mike Lamb
    The asphalt comp roof cover looks about 5-7 yrs old with no visible problems up top. I don't think I will get too worked up over this. I'll write the report in the morning.
  16. Mike Lamb
    Assuming no one puts there foot through the roof sheathing when they're walking around, will soft delaminated plywood adversely affect the roof life or performance?
  17. Mike Lamb
    What do you suppose all the switches might be for? This was part of a 2500 ft.² condo in a high-rise. All the wires come out of a gutter that I did not open.
  18. Mike Lamb
    I'd say it's getting its shear strength from the siding and OSB over the studs. The veneer attachment is giving lateral stability. As long as it seems secure to the brick I'd say its OK.
  19. Mike Lamb
    Structural reinforcement needed. Consult a carpenter.
  20. Mike Lamb
    Take lots of pictures. Reports should be taken as a whole which has to include photos. Good picture taking is essential to a good report. A wide shot and then a good close-up of any important problems can be enlightening, and may require less narrative. A picture is worth a 1000 words, or as the Chinese say, "1001 words is better than a picture."
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    Thanks
  22. Mike Lamb
    Is it required to have a dedicated circuit breaker for 240V air conditioning. Could you share the branch circuit with, let's say, an electric heater in the house, or a 240V garage receptacle? A reference?
  23. Mike Lamb
    Modified bitumen has products with different color granule finishes that look OK. Or an asphalt shingled roof over a complete ice and water shield underlayment. There must be ridge vent designs that are wind /waterproof.
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  25. Mike Lamb
    Thanks. I got some interesting info at the electric forum: http://www.electriciantalk.com/f29/old-high-low-votlage-system-replacment-wow-42027/ http://www.electriciantalk.com/f2/ge-low-voltage-lighting-system-repair-replace-51588/
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