Jack Feldmann
03-10-2008, 05:16 PM
I inspected a POC foreclosure today. Basement fireplace with gas logs that didn't light (client tried to light them).
Right off the bat I found the damper wouldn't open even after pushing pretty hard on the lever - and no damper stop installed. No manf.tags for the gas logs . No gas shut off valve found anywhere except at gas meter.
Ok, so I have a pretty good list to write down in the report.
I've been on the roof and in the attic. Got more to write down about the chimney crown, etc.
I'm on my 2nd trip thru the basement when it dawns on me, that the fireplace does not seem to line up with the chimney. So I grab my ladder and pop up some ceiling tiles. OMG!
Right off the bat I found the damper wouldn't open even after pushing pretty hard on the lever - and no damper stop installed. No manf.tags for the gas logs . No gas shut off valve found anywhere except at gas meter.
Ok, so I have a pretty good list to write down in the report.
I've been on the roof and in the attic. Got more to write down about the chimney crown, etc.
I'm on my 2nd trip thru the basement when it dawns on me, that the fireplace does not seem to line up with the chimney. So I grab my ladder and pop up some ceiling tiles. OMG!