Mike Lamb

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I can't get to my NEC because of computer problems. Doesn't NEC 314.29 say something about having access to the wiring without going through finished areas.

So it's 7 years, and now, one day more. The beat goes on.

Assuming this is not new construction, I will note that the grade tips towards the house, but I don't recommend regrading or some drainage system unless I see actual water intrusion issues. Where I'm from, next to nobody has good grading or even close to what code recommends for grade requirements. Some of these houses have seepage. Some don't. Also, "There should be a min. 5% grade away from the home within the first 10' to ensure proper drainage," does not ensure anything. It's a case by case thing.

No cricket and, yes, that is the one that was leaking. I'm leaning towards poor caulking at the counter flashing or very bad mortar joints near the chimney crown, or both. Rafters were fine and dandy. I do believe this roof is original.

I rarely see or inspect anything other than asphalt comp. I believe this is my second clay roof, but after doing some research and driving back today for another look, I think Mike O. got it right and it’s probably OK. I was told that all of this is original 1962 which I didn’t believe at first but do now. The NRCA says you shouldn’t install clay over anything less than a 4:12. This was about a 3. So this is a cosmetic cover. Regardless, I think they installed a typical 3 tab asphalt and threw an underlayment over that and a clay roof on top of that. There were a lot of broken tiles (my guess is from painters) and the eave may need maint. but I think it’s overall a good system. The flashing needs some maint. but looked good. There was no signs of tar “repairs,â€

It's really not that difficult. If you don't get it, Mike, no one will.

I aplogize if this has been posted previously but it has been difficult for me to find a practicle explanation for unilateral phase detractors and its relevant applications. [utube] " type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="344"> http://www.rfcafe.com/miscellany/humor/ ... ulator.pdf

Looks like clay on top of an old 3 tab asphalt. There is an apparent roofing underlayment under the clay and on top of the old roof. I know the clay roof is only as good as the underlayment. What are your thoughts on this installation? Click to View 72.48 KB Click to View 89.89 KB Click to View 93.77 KB

Be extra vigilant in those post holiday chimney inspections. Click to View 62.55 KB Happy Holidays to all the TIJ boys and girls.

Thanks. Sounds good to me. I'm not sure how old. According to Bill's drawing 100 years+. The 2Xs in the forefront are 1 1/2" so that was an add on, and behind the chimney a real 2".

I believe this was asked before but I couldn't find it. Why are chimneys in old house (70+ years) offset in the attics. To help prevent backdrafting? I see it so often. Click to View 38.4 KB

Ever try Turbostats? I use their software for softball, and I've found it wondrous. www.turbostats.com WJ Turbostats is too turbo for what I do with my bball kids. One of my daughters does softball, 14U. I believe she will down your way, WJ, in Chatanooga for a fastpitch tourney in July. Neevia sounds pretty good, Mike. $19 isn't too steep for what you get.

I have used 995 for awhile. It's free and I have no complaints. It works fine for my business. From a non-business stand point, I could use something cheap which can easily add more pages to an existing pdf. I run a basketball program for my district and I scan all the registrations by grade and team so I have everything on file. Kids are always signing up late and I can't add pages to an existing file without re-scanning everything. My niece and her fiancee put together our web site. I think they did a good job. Anyone interested can check it out: http://nsnssports.org/

I would stick with a visual. "It looks like rot." "It might be rot." If I used a disclaimer, I would add, "but I'm not sure because it's freezing out." Chicago got it's first day of bitter cold yesterday and it was a doozy.

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I don't have a photo handy of what you are looking for. While photo 36 in the IRC Sec. 312 below is an interior picture, it still applies to the situation you describe. There should be a hand rail inside that stairway, too. Something else missing from your photo is snow. http://www.stairways.org/pdf/2006%20Sta ... SCREEN.pdf

Can't you put it in a hallway? Then cover it with a nonflammable mirror.

24' and a 16'.

I'll go in any place I think I can get out of by myself. I'll do mud but not standing water. Claustrophobia would be a tough obstacle for an HI. Oikophobia would likely put you out of business. I had to look that one up. Slightly off topic; I was once in a house in which the walls, floors, carpeting, everything was smeared with human and/or animal feces. I told my client that I would not touch anything and I would not kneel down anywhere. Yes, I did go on the roof. I’ll try to find the summary I wrote for that job and post it elsewhere.

While all the poll questions and answers could be interesting, the first stock answer to many are stilted and I don't know why. For instance, I wouldn't mind knowing how many HI's won't go on roofs (a lot, I reckon), or go in under-floor crawl spaces or attics (a lot, I would reckon), but the poll belittles such answers before they are answered so we are very unlikely to get an honest answer. You're nuts, ain't no way I'm going on a roof . I use binoculars. You be trippin; I don't move insulation for any reason. It's a VISUAL inspection. I don't do crawlspaces; I have claustrophobia so I exclude them. Heck no! It's a VISUAL inspection only. What planet do you live on? What, are you on drugs? I'm not getting on any ladders; I exclude those areas! Not me; it's a VISUAL inspection only you blockhead.

My eyes and a utility knife.

No. The raceway in the garage to that j-box was MC or AC. I can't tell the difference. This is probably a common sense thing with the ht. If it seems too low, it probably is. 8' isn't too bad if it is soundly secured in pipe. My looks in the NEC and IRC also show hts. only for service which is usually open conductors. In my original report, I flagged it as wrong because this was a new one for me. I have seen extension cord feeders for garages lower than 8'. I did note that an underground feed is best.

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