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New York Times (blog)
Did 'TLC' Mean a Paintbrush or a Sledgehammer?
New York Times (blog)
Get your own home inspector – don't get from real estate agent. Never see the home in the winter with snow – visit on a rainy day spring or summer day. ...

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MULLINS v. NORTHERN KENTUCKY INSPECTIONS, INC.
Leagle.com
As a matter of first impression in this Commonwealth, we hold that a contract clause limiting the damages recoverable from a home inspector for negligent ...

Demolitions, aftershocks rattle Cantabrians
TVNZ
Thermal imaging teams were also out making sure power was getting to the people. Thermal Imaging NZ Rob Buis says they are like the drug dogs at the airport ...

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Glenn Haege
The Detroit News
Thermal imaging will show us that. Call Infrared Services of Michigan, (810) 329-9033, www.ismichigan.com. Then have the proper style of insulation ...

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Police on the hunt after two armed robberies
ABC Local
... and masked men broke into their home. Inspector Andy Clarke from the Manning-Great Lakes area command says it is believed the two incidents are linked. ...

Are you covered?
Homes-Extra.ca
Rob Parker is a Registered Home Inspector with the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors and a Certified Home Inspector with the American Society of Home ...

Adobe Realty
DC City Blog (blog)
Our clients may always choose to use whichever lender, home inspector, title company, etc. they wish, but we find that many clients look to us for referrals ...

In need of the older smaller CTL 2 GO PC convertible. Must me in new condition!
ASAP

Chuck

On today's inspection, making sure the bedroom door locked. So I push the button and shut the door, I'm inside the bedroom. Never occurred to me that I just locked myself inside the bedroom. The lock set was reversed. Client and agent were not present. Luckily it was a ranch style and I jumped out the window. Anyway, from now on, I will always carry one of these skinny lock pick keys that you always see on the outside of the door frame. Hopefully this will save one of you an embarrassing moment.

Advanced Infrared Announces EquineIR™ is an Official Partner of the 2010 ...
PR-USA.net (press release)
Now with infrared thermal imaging, many of these physiological and anatomical issues are exposed at a much earlier stage. Early detection equals early ...

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AZoOptics.com (press release)
FLIR to Deploy Electro-Optical Sensor Systems to U.S. Navy
AZoOptics.com (press release)
FLIR Systems, manufacturer of thermal imaging systems and IR cameras and detectors, will provide advanced electro-optical sensor systems for the US Navy ...

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The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
Scotch Plains couple want inspector to file claim for chimney damage they say ...
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
The company responded, explaining that because the insurance policy is between Golden Eye Home Inspections and the insurer, the home inspector must be the ...

For any of you who have seen any of the Ken Burns documentries on PBS, this will have you rolling in the aisles.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6xJzAYYrX8

Enjoy.

The 1st annual Hike for Parkinson's event was very successful. Contributions were received from people living in at least 30 different states! A minimum amount of $15,000 will be donated to the University of Maryland Movement Disorder Center. Contributions still accepted. www.hikethepark.org & www.promisesforparkinsons.org

My daughter developed the Promises For Parkinson's organization. See this link for local news coverage featuring the hike and my daughter, Stacey.
You will then know why I am so proud of her. :)

http://www.foxbaltimore.com/newsroom...vid_5110.shtml

Will What's In The Attic Of Your DFW Home Affect The Selling Price?
Stock Markets Review
There are several good reasons why a potential DFW home buyers needs to send their professional home inspector into the attic before they move forward on ...

Looking for a good Home Inspection Lawyer, in Virginia.

Fellow InterNACHI members,

I am asking for a referral to a lawyer representing Home Inspectors, in Virginia. Can you give any advice on retaining a good lawyer? Some of you already know that I am just now starting to make money, after 15 years of unforeseen circumstances. I want to follow in your foot-steps, and 1 day be as good as each of you. A goal of mine is to become a CMI, in the next few years.

In my area of Virginia, there is a real demand for Inspectors - Residential and Commercial. I know that I will have plenty of work as a Full Time Home Inspector. I am asking for any way of keeping me out of court. Arbitration services for the Home Inspector, Legal Services for the Home Inspector, Etc.

I use InterNACHI's Inspection Agreements, Code of Ethics (InterNACHI), and follow InterNACHI’S Standards of Practice. I just learned from 1 of our courses to: use the past tense when writing my reports. I am obtaining a new E&O / GL Insurance policy to protect me even more. I also am restructuring my company from Inc. to LLC. New name, new Logo, etc.

I realize that some people will think that I am from the indian tribe: SO Sue ME. There will be those that will in fact take me to court and sue me. I read every day almost about hard working, honest inspectors, who are trying to make a decent living; being taken to court. My heart goes out to every Home Inspector, regardless of the organization that they belong too.

I am InterNACHI through and through. Regardless of ASHI, NAHI, and all of the others, when 1 of our inspectors gets taken to court, especially if we lose the case; it is a reflection on the entire Home Inspection Industry. Not on my watch. I am not going to let all of my years in this industry be laughed at. I believe if it's possible to have home inspection in your DNA, then my DNA - is made up of it.

I would go to the end of the world and back for my wife and kids. They are my family, just like I consider each and every one of you. So ...... can a few of you please give me some advice on helping to protect one of your own? Can one of you point me in the right direction, with legal and arbitration services, for a Home Inspector in Virginia, please? Best of luck with your business.

Regards,
Michael Wayne Altizer, (AABA) CPI, IAC2, Infrared Certified, Cominspect Member
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Any Plumbers out there?

I thought I post this before, but maybe not.
I never got an explanation to the piping of this hot water tank where the piping is tee'd off the TPR coming out of the tank. I had a plumber with me at the time and he did not know either if this was right or wrong. Plumber was a friend of the client. Good plumber? LOL



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I'm not really sure what to make of this townhouse. Never mind that there was a 3 inch wide, 4 foot high gap in the fire wall between the two units, or that plastic bags are apparently being stored in the attic...

All of the rafters are the same, none of the 4x6s meet or touch the 2x4s, they are all being held by the gusset plates. They don't even line up properly. Is this a type of engineered frame I've just never seen before or has someone got creative?
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FREE Seminar on Wells and Septics

PHPIC Halton/Niagara Regional Meeting Group - Monday, September 13, 2010
The Black Bull Restaurant
1124 Guelph Line
Burlington, ON L7P 2S8
(905) 332-4922

Again we have a fine meeting room at the back of the restaurant with a seperate rear entrance, go to the back of the buildling, a sign will be on the door.

Registration from 6pm to 6:30pm
Introductions 6:30 - 6:45

1 - Guest speaker is: Rick from ESSE Environmental discussing Wells and Septics

2 – PHPIC discussion about the changes that have taken place and National Certification

3 – Home Inspector on the job issues

4 – Suggestions and closing comments

Admission is FREE!!! 50/50 draw and door prize
I would ask that you send an email to advise if you are attending

This is open to all home inspectors. Feel free to share this with other inspectors.

Regards,

Allan Spisak - General Manager
ACISS Home & Commercial Inspection Consultants
(905) 633-8219
1-866-573-7131
www.aciss.ca

100-year-old houses abound in North Jersey
NorthJersey.com
Others are red flags likely to show up in the home inspector's report. Asbestos lining heating pipes is a health issue, especially if the asbestos — a ...