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Repair for cut joist
Would you consider this an acceptable repiar for a floor joist which has been cut. |
What is the cause for bow in this wall?
We are looking for a house and we noticed there is a bow in wall. The bow is in the middle. The inspector said he did not think it could be a structure problem. He also did not found any water damage problem. The interior wall does not have bow.
What could be the cause? Please take a look at the pictures. Thanks a lot!! |
jumper bar
Do you guys recommend removal of jumper bar between the neutral and ground bus bars? |
exposed nail heads
I see these all the time, but a relocation inspector noted them on one section of the roof and recommended repairs.
He missed the rest of the areas around the house.
The exposed nail heads are along the top of the cornice returns all around the house.
The buyer that I'm doing the inspection for wants them noted.
I have spoken to roofers and contractors and most don't worry about them and some even said that the nails seal themselves so leaks shouldn't be a problem because of the close proximity to the siding.
What do you guys think, and do you write these up?
I am going to write them up, but was just wanted other input. |
How not to do an air return
This house used to have a floor furnace. New gas furnace was installed in the garage and the floor opening used for the air return. Looks nice until you investigate a little closer.
Floor opening was covered and one side of the wall opening was also covered. If you did not look closely and did not remove the cover this one would be easily missed.
I thinks that the remaining opening is not large enough for adequate airflow. Toss in a dirty filter and its even better. |
Would a heat pump do this ? Have not seen before
I inspected a 10 year old house with a heat pump. Outside temp was 38 degrees. Inside was 60 degrees. I went to the thermostat and set the temperature to 61 and the condensor did not come on, so I set it to 62 and the condensor came on. I went outside and noticed the condensor was loud and then noticed the fan was not moving. I turned the unit off. On my way inside I was wondering if the condensor fan could be themostatically controlled to not spin in cold are (outside air temp was 38). I dont think that is the case but I have been wrong before. Has anyone seen a condensor that the the fan would not come on in certain temperatures ?
Gene |
Got Termites?
Termites build 2.5m highrise at Gordonvale- Local Cairns News | cairns.com.au (http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2010/02/03/91275_local-news.html) |
Is this masonite siding?
This siding seemed very easy to damage. It was really soft and it appears that the original surface has worn leaving just the paint to protect it.. |
Superbowl ad $6 haircut
I tried to find the video clip on this but this is the best I could do:
---Quote---
The commercial features Dan, who owns a small barbershop. To his alarm, a large haircut chain moves in across the street, featuring six-dollar haircuts. Dan can't compete at that price. Instead, Dan goes to Office Depot, where he buys a sign:
*WE FIX $6 HAIRCUTS*
Soon, the large discount chain has gone out of business. All (presumably) because Dan was smart and didn't try to compete on price (and went to Office Depot to buy his sign).
---End Quote---
I thought about our business and the $99 drive by inspector out there.
Maybe that will be my new catch phrase "I fix $6 inspections";) |
Sewer ejector pump
Does anyone know if the lid on a sewer ejector pump has to be secured? I am saying something about it based simply on common sense but I was curious of the requirements. This particular cover could be easily lifted off, and the tank was about six feet deep or deeper, I could not see the bottom.
Thanks |
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