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06-13-2011, 01:47 PM #1
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But That Was The Builder's Design
This was what the listing agent said after I came out of the attic and described what I saw as "framing inconsistencies, sloppy cuts, and minimal bearing support in some areas of the roof". I said "it doesn't make it right". She looked annoyed when I said that but she didn't see what I saw.
And this house was just inspected back in May by the big franchise inspection company around here. The inspector didn't go into the attic and he got through the house in 2 hours. It took me 4 hours. After the seller sees my report compared to that previous report, they're going to wonder if these reports are on the same house.
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06-13-2011, 01:50 PM #2
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Re: But That Was The Builder's Design
This was a good one too from that attic, the one the other inspector said in his report didn't have enough clearance to enter.
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06-13-2011, 02:07 PM #3
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Re: But That Was The Builder's Design
true crapmanship! looked good from the road.
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06-13-2011, 02:58 PM #4
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Re: But That Was The Builder's Design
Inconsistencies? Things looked just the opposite to me.
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06-13-2011, 03:28 PM #5
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Re: But That Was The Builder's Design
' correct a wise man and you gain a friend... correct a fool and he'll bloody your nose'.
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06-13-2011, 03:37 PM #6
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Re: But That Was The Builder's Design
There's all types of butchery in this world. Those roof framing photos address the "wood" variety of which our industry is very familiar.
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06-13-2011, 04:12 PM #7
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Re: But That Was The Builder's Design
I agree Rick. My verbiage was too soft in describing it. Unprofessional, improper, and inadequate are more appropriate.
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06-13-2011, 04:44 PM #8
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Re: But That Was The Builder's Design
They should stick to brick walls and flat roofs.
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06-13-2011, 05:22 PM #9
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Re: But That Was The Builder's Design
Its a good thing it is a high pitched roof or it certainly would be tumbling down with the weight of snow. Originally Posted by John Kogel
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