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NewsRoof Condition Certifications
Have you all noticed a change in policy at our favorite underwriter?
In recent weeks I have had several calls to do a re-inspection on a roof I inspected last year. It seems that the life expectancy of the roofs in question was stated at 4-6 years. Now we know that they will opt for the 4 year expectancy, but they now have a new twist - Since a year has gone by you would think that the roof now has a life expectancy of 3-5 years (Three in the eyes of the clerical giants), and thereby meets the requirement for a minimum of 3 years life. - Easy math, right? Not so fast my friends!!! Since the roof inspection was performed in April 2012 and the policy renews in June - that is less than the necessary 3 years and hence a roof replacement or updated inspection or is needed. So theoretically if you do an inspection today, based on a non-renewal letter and state the life expectancy of 3 years for a policy renewing in July - they will be denied coverage! Now I don't know about you guys, but I have never had much luck finding the expiration date on the shingles, but do you suppose we should be putting more exact figures on our reports? Say....3 years, 2 months and 23 days... Insurance question
I am currently registered to take the inspector's exam, and as most of you already know, the next step is to get insurance. My question is this: Exactly what insurance is required? Is it E&O for 100,000, or is it both E&O and 100,000 in general liability? I am a bit confused about this, and want to buy only what is necessary at this point.
New logo for Safe-T Home Inspection
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Website Design & Support: inspectorpages.com Marketing contact: jessica@internachi.org Attached Thumbnails Unreadable Data Plates
Is their a definite way to determine the age of a package unit without the main data plate? Can a date code be obtained from the fan motor?
Failing basement wall, structural engineering group says
'It's failing from soil pressure'....well, if so then you need to recommed EXTERIOR waterproofing, NOT just put in tie backs or carbon fiber straps inside, sheesh! Do any patching on the wall inside or recommend installing an interior system would be incompetent.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0st0_soWpfs All due respect but C''''''''''MON! You are only talking about the horizontal crack that is visible inside but apparently you don't know (least don't shed any insight on) that there will be OTHER exterior cracks, likely and at least some vertical cracks, possibly 1 or more step cracks and it is because of THOSE and THROUGH those that water is entering and causing what ya see on some of the blocks inside. Installing carbon straps etc does NOT relieve/lessen ANY exterior soil pressure/weight! And what ya also don't say/mention is the possibilty of underground tree ROOTS or concrete against-wall or a porch/footing etc that also can CAUSE cracks,leaks,staining inside. So again, installing carbon straps etc inside does not remove any of these possibilities. And one more time, the wall has EXTERIOR cracks and there is ONE means of waterproofing those exterior cracks/cracked parging which is the only thing that will STOP further water from entering the blocks,passing through joints etc. Ya think water passing through joints don't/can't WEAKEN a wall further? C'''''''''mon!!! #-o And what about the possibility of some exterior blocks that can/could be disintegrating....deteriorating, like this..............BOWED WALL, http://picasaweb.google.com/10104903...65069188493442 See any parging??? DETERIORATED BLOCKS, http://picasaweb.google.com/10104903...65133328086770 Click duh photos to ENLARGE 'em.....what happened to some of the BLOCKS, where did they go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's MAGIC! lolol So, what good is recommending carbon straps etc on the inside when the PROBLEMS are outside like this! How much are homeowners paying SE's for these recommendations?! What about when 1 or more underground TREE ROOTS was part or all of the CAUSE of cracks in wall and leaky basement, like this....... http://picasaweb.google.com/10104903...83457360199010 So, NOT even CONSIDER/think about that shtt like this is possible?!?! Huh?????????? Just leave the exterior cracks,joints OPEN??????? Leave the clay soil and-or underground tree roots or porch footing etc etc against the wall and install carbon straps instead!!!! lolOlOLlOoll Install wall anchors like this and what, raise the grade?!?!? http://picasaweb.google.com/10104903...aterproofing36 Do you believe in magic/The BUBBA Spoonful http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysRa5HDB2ZY Young Girl........get outta Bubba's mind http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJFVPxBpezk They called her.....Dawn (nice tops on waitresses eh, got milk?) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ke4j3tz2YX8 Journey to the center of the mind....+ go go go go go go girlies http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UN2VNFpiGWo HomeGauge Down Again
In Houston. Been trying to pull up HG for 1 hr / No luck.
2nd time in a month. Anybody know whats going on with them? Clearance question - service panel to pool equipment
I have a main service panel in a recently enclosed pool equipment room (panel was on an exterior wall previously). Pool was put in 10+ years ago, house built in 1978. Pool was permitted and I assume the panel is original. Sorry I don't have a better pic, but the panel is on the right wall out of view in this shot.
What is the minimum clearances here? Code references always useful :) Is it necessary to put signage on the door indicating the location of the service panel inside, for the local utility company? Thanks for looking. Attached Thumbnails Bedroom light switch
Is there a requirement to have wall light switches in bedrooms?
I inspected a 50 year old house today and all the lights had to be turned on at the fixtures which were in the middle of the room. Not very practical... Attachment 65575 Attached Thumbnails The bump in...
Nice to accidently bump into Russell at LongHorn Steakhouse tonight, would have stayed a bit but had 2 more late WM's to get to.
Would be great if we could all take the time to take time and meet up, maybe get on the same page with some issues at hand. Even form regional groups, it's all good....... Question
I had a home the other day with a renter living in the house her statement to me was why does this GFCI outlet in the kitchen next to the sink that has my phone plugged in trip every time the phone rings??? I had no answer I went brain dead could not think of a good answer and still can not. Must be something in the AC to DC converter that the outlet does not like:shock:
Northern Ohio Company Adding an Inspector
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