Pellet stove
posted on July 03, 2009 08:57:14 pm
Saw this today in a home in Yardley, PA. Breckwell pellet stove. I looked at their install instructions and it does not come close to a properly vented appliance, however the town approved it and the approval sticker is right on the electrical panel.

Metal Like Asbestos Chimney
posted on July 03, 2009 05:59:13 pm
This is the second time I have run into this type of furnace chimney. The previous time was about 10 years ago in upstate New York. It appears to be asbestos. When I look at the pipe from the end, I see layers of material. When I tap it it rings almost like cast iron pipe. It has the visible connector here and another in the attic. I cannot determine how they are connected; not with screws though. The rest of the chimney is behind the interior walls. On the roof it has a b-vent style metal boot, storm collar and rain cap. There are no labels or imprints on the pipe that I can see. Has anybody got any experience with this material?

Resin Sweat
posted on July 03, 2009 02:42:28 pm
Worst case of resin sweat that I have ever seen.

10 Day Intensive Home Inspection Training
posted on July 03, 2009 02:21:11 pm
Casey O'Malley Associates will be conducting an intensive 10 day Home Inspection training course starting on August 10th. This course has approximately 49 hours of Classroom Interaction Technical/Business training. The course also has approximately 32 hours of Field Exercises – Home Inspections and Review of findings. This class is for people who are serious about the Home Inspection business and are not just looking for a "quick fix" to get into the business. For more information and to register click here. Seating is limited. (http://caseyomalleyassociates.com/classes-creia-home-inspection-10-day.php) Why choose Casey, O'Malley Associates? (http://caseyomalleyassociates.com/WhyCaseyOMalley.php)

Rotten Foundations Cause Building Collapse in Shanghai
posted on July 03, 2009 12:21:42 pm
July 1, 2009 news on The Epoch Times. See what we may learn from this lesson. Epoch Times - Rotten Foundations Cause Building Collapse in Shanghai (http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/18937/)

Dream home turns into nightmare: Water damage, mold force young ... - Foster's Daily
posted on July 03, 2009 02:52:00 am
InspectionNews has just found the following information that might be of interest to you: *Dream home turns into nightmare: Water damage, mold force young *...** (http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090703/GJNEWS_01/707039950/-1/FOSNEWS&usg=AFQjCNEqILMxm2h0GwYEBwyz0bPFL0AeEA) *Foster's Daily Democrat* A $420 *home inspection* led them to believe everything was fine. The home passed. Tasha Bennett said the inspection company's only suggestion was to budget *...* More... (http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090703/GJNEWS_01/707039950/-1/FOSNEWS&usg=AFQjCNEqILMxm2h0GwYEBwyz0bPFL0AeEA)

Cap and Trade Retrofits - WHIO Radio
posted on July 03, 2009 02:52:00 am
InspectionNews has just found the following information that might be of interest to you: *Cap and Trade Retrofits* (http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://newstalkradiowhio.com/blogs/jamie_dupree/2009/07/cap-and-trade-retrofits.html&usg=AFQjCNHeWZCtuXvf4mNcCV_uOfvTrAJJTg) *WHIO Radio* "A *home inspection* by the federal gov. before you can sell or finance a home, we are toast if that happens," wrote John Capes. *...* More... (http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://newstalkradiowhio.com/blogs/jamie_dupree/2009/07/cap-and-trade-retrofits.html&usg=AFQjCNHeWZCtuXvf4mNcCV_uOfvTrAJJTg)

25 gallon water heater
posted on July 02, 2009 10:16:45 pm
I ran across this 25 gallon water heater today. It was in a nice new home about 2600 sq ft. Had approval stickers for plumbing approval. It had some type of re-circulating system on it. I have not ever seen a 25 gallon water heater set up this way. Any knowledge would be appreciated. Side note - the gas service was off so I could not run water to see how long the hot water would last.

golf terms to use
posted on July 02, 2009 10:00:13 pm
hey all, a little humor to use on the golf course we all know what a gimme is, and what mulligan means, but do you know what these mean. an OJ----GOT AWAY WITH THAT ONE SADDAM HUSSEIN---THATS WHEN YOU HIT IT FROM BUNKER TO BUNKER PARIS HILTON---THAT WAS AN EXSPENCIVE HOLE PRICESS DIANNA---SHOULDN'T HAVE TAKEN THE DRIVER GRACE KELLY---SHOULD HAVE USED A DRIVER ROCK HUDSON---I REALLY THOUGHT THAT WAS STRAIGHT stay tuned for more golf lingo have a happy fourth and don't forget to thank a veteran charlie

GEICO caught in the act!
posted on July 02, 2009 09:28:08 pm
Came around the corner on today's inspection and there he was on the rain gutter....showing his "O" face. Made me blush! ;)

Help clarifying
posted on July 02, 2009 09:22:19 pm
Hi everyone. My name is Dwayne and I live in Canada. I am not an inspector and I have had some problems identifying a problem I have with my shingles. I have been searching the web looking for some clarification and I found this site and I was hoping I could get some assistance. My neighbours had contacted me and notice something flapping on my roof. I went on the roof and noticed these markings on my roof. I have had two companies come to my house to examine the markings. One company said that it was pitting marks caused by hail damage that we had late last summer, while the other company said it was wear markings. The roof is 9 years old. Here are a few pictures I have taken and was wondering if anyone could help me out with what they believe it may be from. Thanks for any assistance

Sump Pump Piping
posted on July 02, 2009 05:24:31 pm
Last night I inspected a Townhouse and while testing the sump pump I noticed that it was backing up into the laundry tub. The laundry tub is in between the sump pump and the line outside. Past the Laundry tub the piping sags due to lack of hangers. I feel that water is laying in the low part of the pipe and the sump pump has a hard time pushing the water. Is there supposed to be anything connected between the sump pump and the disharge to the storm sewer?

Layered fiberglass batt different R value than loose fill ?
posted on July 02, 2009 04:38:49 pm
I was wondering if Layered fiberglass batt has a different R value than loose fill fiberglass? I am in the field and cannot check my reference material. Wondering if anyone knows ? I was thinking that since batt layers are more uniform and contained, they may provide a higher R value than loose fill ? Anyone know ? Gene

insulation in manufactured homes
posted on July 02, 2009 02:31:07 pm
Did a manufactured home for a client. Customer asked about insulation and found this tag info. I had to admit I could not provide an answer. On the 'tag' of the modular was written: U sub 0, Walls 0.17 I have tried to find clarification can any of you shed light on this? Thanks

Gas Flex Line
posted on July 02, 2009 02:28:56 pm
I saw this installation to new retrofit gas fireplace. That is a CSST line. I searched old forums and still not sure if this is ok or needs to be in conduit. What about going thru brick?:D