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Thank you for the Commercial SOP Book, it is well written and love reading it.
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For sometime I have been dis-satisfied with the report software that I am using. Ifeel it does not give me the latitude I desire to express myself. I am now looking at software put out by "Inspection Report Creator". This software is very expensive. Does anyone have any experience using this software? Is it worth the money or is there another that may be just as good but less expensive? Thanks for the advice.

See ya on September 3, 2010. Booth manned by member Matthew Jenks.

Thanks Matthew!

www.FirstStepHomeInspectors.com

This was in this months Nachi news letter.

http://www.youtube.com/user/bengromi.../3/Mejuv8fP9l8

Whoever thought of this up there, hats off.

JJ

(Pic 1) 1981 two story w/full basement, with attached 3 bay garage...

(Pic 2) Gap in concrete between garage slab and driveway. Driveway has minor slope to street. Driveway has some cracking, but no heaving. I see this often, and is generally an easy fix.

(Pic 3) Garage slab at rear wall has excessive gap. Runs the entire length of rear wall. Gap measured 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 inches.

(Pic 4) Garage slab at front (vehicle door) wall. Notice no gap at wall, but see gap from pic 2 on other side of wall.

I have seen small gaps develop from concrete shrinkage, usually 1/8 to 1/4 inch. The slab has the typical hairline shrinkage cracking, hardly noticable. I have never seen this severe of a gap before. It is only at the rear wall. There is no evidence of the wall bowing, leaning, shifting, etc... There is no damage to the block foundation wall (visible) other than the mortar has hairline cracking in some areas. No noticeable displacement of the blocks.

Question: Does anyone have any idea what may have caused this gap? I swear, looking at it you would think it was done on purpose. As there appears to not be any issue with the walls, do you feel it to be of concern?

Note: Already informed client, in person and in report, to get an SE, as there are other framing issues in the home to be evaluated.

Thanks in advance,
Jeff

Bonus: for you "eagle eye's" inspectors... can you spot at least two other issues in Pic 4 ???
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Is any one using a mobile debit/credit card machine in ontario ?

Trying to find out cost and good company to deal with.

Home inspector didn't inspect air conditioner in winter
NewsOK.com
DEAR BARRY: We bought our home in the wintertime, so our home inspector did not test the air conditioner. He said the outside temperature was too cold to ...

Is your home properly insured?
London Free Press
Get price quotes but, similar to choosing a home inspector, don't consider price alone. Ask your friends and family for references. ...

If anyone has recently taken the Florida Certified General Contractors Exam and wants to sell the reference books and material, I am in the market. I am looking to upgrade my license status and prefer not to spend the $1000 on new books. The books need to be the correct edition. Post a reply or PM

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Advanced Infrared Announces Participation in the Upcoming RMDS Championships ...
I-Newswire.com (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 ...

"it usually takes about three to four months from the day a new franchisee signs their final paperwork to the day they do their first home inspection.

During that time, they undergo rigorous training, including 10 binders of home study materials, and an intensive two-week boot camp in Halifax.

After the boot camp is over, the new franchisee is ready to become a licensed home inspector – a must in BC.

“They can walk back into their business after boot camp, do an inspection on day one, and put a cheque straight into the bank,” Williams says.

Once they’re up to speed, A Buyer’s Choice franchisee can do 600 inspections per year at about $450 per inspection – creating a gross income of $270,000 per year."

What are we all doing on these boards.......buy a franchise tomorrow......or sooner if you can!!!!

Shake the head again and again until you understand.....buy a franchise right now!!!!!!!!!:twisted::twisted::mrgreen::p

I actually came across a house today that had tamper resistant receptacles that easily allowed my tester to be inserted. I have inspected dozens of houses with these where I had to wiggle, push etc to get the same tester into. I guess I will have to start recommending they all be replaced if they are not readily useable.

Two story home. mostly hip. one gable in front(20'), and small flat(10x10) on top of a hip. the flat is def less than 10%. the roof perimeter is 240+/-(major pain in the a** to measure) Its so damn close.. Do you guys count the edges of this type of flat section while factoring other? Feedback appreciated
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I did a radon test for a buyer and the level came back high, 13 pCi/l. The seller is installing a mitigation system and the buyer wants me to retest after the system is put in. I am wondering where to put the test canisters. The canisters were side by side for the first test, in the basement. Should I now put the canisters on different levels ( basement, first floor)? Any thoughts?

Check this one out..........
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Does anyone recognize this type of nail, its 10d and used in power nailers.

A new house had lots of these used in deck components and I am trying to find out if they are rated for this new treated lumber.
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Joe Ferry Interview With Ken Compton Reveals Two Home Inspection Marketing Secrets
WebWire (press release)
While speaking with a home inspector who was inspecting the home Ken was looking to purchase, he discovered a reoccurring theme with home inspectors; ...

Telegraph.co.uk
M5 carriageway closed after crash
BBC News
Firefighters using power-cutters and thermal imaging cameras released five people trapped in their vehicles. Casualties were taken to Derriford Hospital in ...
Several injured in motorway crashThe Press Association

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More homeowners offer partial financing to expedite a sale
Chicago Daily Herald
Instead of suing the seller, it would be better to first contact the home inspector. Unlike the seller, the inspector can't claim that he simply did not ...

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Just inspected a house today for the owner - older metal roof which is about 1:12 slope where an addition was built and the addition's roof is 3:12 slope. I wanted to get opinions on the seam where they transitioned from old to new.
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