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  1. Overhead Garage Door Damaged During Testing.

    Started by Chris Skoczylas, 07-18-2012 08:16 AM
    3 Pages •
    1 2 3
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 193
    • Views: 39,637
    Garry Sorrells
    12-12-2012, 06:43 PM Go to last post

  2. Why can't an inspector ID Stucco?

    Started by Scott Patterson, 07-19-2010 02:38 PM
    3 Pages •
    1 2 3
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 168
    • Views: 34,322
    Kristi Silber
    02-20-2012, 04:03 PM Go to last post

  3. (rotten, infested) MDF?

    Started by Kristi Silber, 01-17-2012 06:27 PM
    3 Pages •
    1 2 3
    28 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 141
    • Views: 23,515
    Billy Stephens
    02-14-2012, 05:15 PM Go to last post

  4. Overhead door reverse failure

    Started by chad webster, 05-26-2015 02:08 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    door, garage, overhead, photo-eyes, reverse 6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 95
    • Views: 28,367
    Garry Sorrells
    11-26-2015, 05:37 PM Go to last post

  5. Home inspector responsibilities...

    Started by Sam Toast, 03-22-2009 05:28 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 90
    • Views: 18,415
    Mike Schulz
    03-29-2009, 04:38 PM Go to last post

  6. Deal Killer

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-15-2010 12:38 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 90
    • Views: 15,394
    Robert Foster
    05-27-2010, 07:21 AM Go to last post

  7. Lead Abatement Enforcement

    Started by David Bell, 10-04-2010 05:47 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 90
    • Views: 17,451
    Garry Sorrells
    04-12-2011, 04:06 AM Go to last post

  8. GArage door

    Started by wayne soper, 07-27-2008 11:03 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 89
    • Views: 28,224
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    05-16-2012, 09:38 PM Go to last post

  9. There are over 12 different types of stucco/EIFS cladding

    Started by Benjamin Gromicko, 07-12-2010 07:54 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 88
    • Views: 45,342
    John Carroll
    08-16-2010, 08:06 PM Go to last post

  10. Exterior Design Institute

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-05-2008 07:18 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 86
    • Views: 17,147
    Mitchell Toelle
    01-29-2010, 04:40 PM Go to last post

  11. will Cap and trade help inspection

    Started by Ron Bibler, 07-01-2009 08:47 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 86
    • Views: 20,249
    Michael Larson
    07-09-2009, 10:09 AM Go to last post

  12. Where is the Garage Man-Door closer rule?

    Started by Bob Sisson, 11-23-2011 12:32 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 72
    • Views: 21,464
    Don Hester
    01-17-2013, 10:41 AM Go to last post

  13. Condensation - Is it Normal?

    Started by Rich Goeken, 01-04-2014 07:19 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 72
    • Views: 12,647
    Marc M
    03-06-2014, 08:30 PM Go to last post

  14. Weep Holes

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 05-30-2007 09:07 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 66
    • Views: 29,268
    BARRY ADAIR
    07-17-2011, 08:42 PM Go to last post

  15. HardiPlank type Siding question

    Started by MaMa Mount, 01-20-2009 05:01 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 59
    • Views: 21,589
    Glen Joyner
    03-11-2009, 12:56 PM Go to last post

  16. Is a window required in a bedroom?

    Started by MaMa Mount, 01-10-2009 10:48 AM
    • Replies: 58
    • Views: 106,224
    Thom Huggett
    04-20-2012, 08:39 AM Go to last post

  17. Decline a Stucco inspection ? Liability ?

    Started by Gene South, 07-15-2009 05:04 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 58
    • Views: 16,629
    Joseph Ehrhardt
    10-19-2011, 09:04 AM Go to last post

  18. Rust in stucco

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-01-2008 08:14 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 55
    • Views: 22,054
    Rolland Pruner
    05-26-2008, 04:39 PM Go to last post

  19. Brick Veneer Help

    Started by Robert Foster, 08-11-2010 06:15 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 53
    • Views: 15,768
    Rick Tackett
    04-25-2011, 01:25 PM Go to last post

  20. Flashing between hardi siding and brick?

    Started by Jay Reeder, 03-10-2008 07:14 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 50
    • Views: 68,063
    Craig Carter
    04-22-2013, 05:09 PM Go to last post

  21. Question Gap between stucco weep screed and concrete slab

    Started by Fred Waggoner, 07-19-2007 12:07 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 49
    • Views: 49,423
    Jerry Peck
    09-29-2010, 02:05 PM Go to last post

  22. Identifying hardcoat stucco & EIFS

    Started by Scott Dana, 05-03-2007 07:43 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 48
    • Views: 37,920
    John Carroll
    01-28-2008, 04:08 PM Go to last post

  23. Caulk or No Caulk

    Started by Joseph Stevens, 07-13-2010 09:45 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 48
    • Views: 54,531
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-07-2010, 04:01 AM Go to last post

  24. Cracking

    Started by Kemp Odom, 12-03-2009 08:32 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 47
    • Views: 11,894
    ROBERT YOUNG
    01-04-2011, 07:52 AM Go to last post

  25. Caulk Needed at Hardiplank joints

    Started by Scott Dana, 05-23-2007 12:31 PM
    20 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 46
    • Views: 64,399
    Matt Fellman
    01-12-2009, 11:10 PM Go to last post

  26. EIFS install query with pics

    Started by Jim B. Robinson, 06-01-2009 02:26 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 46
    • Views: 11,892
    A.D. Miller
    06-26-2009, 07:23 AM Go to last post

  27. Wet wood

    Started by Steven Turetsky, 11-26-2009 08:22 AM
    • Replies: 46
    • Views: 9,481
    Stacey Van Houtan
    12-14-2009, 05:29 PM Go to last post

  28. Why leave the window flashing off?

    Started by Robert Foster, 10-17-2010 07:00 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 46
    • Views: 37,235
    Ted Menelly
    01-14-2011, 04:49 PM Go to last post

  29. Cracking stucco

    Started by Jon mackay, 07-06-2011 01:56 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 46
    • Views: 13,139
    Ray Babcock
    09-02-2011, 08:58 AM Go to last post

  30. Wrong window for siding?

    Started by Vern Heiler, 10-02-2008 05:20 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 45
    • Views: 22,110
    Jay Ray
    11-04-2008, 03:45 PM Go to last post

  31. Energy Audits Included ?

    Started by Garry Blankenship, 01-09-2013 11:39 AM
    • Replies: 45
    • Views: 14,993
    Kevin O'Hornett
    10-12-2015, 07:54 PM Go to last post

  32. Multiple Hairline Cracks in Stucco

    Started by Pete S, 02-10-2013 01:13 PM
    17 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 45
    • Views: 45,058
    Travis Anderson
    01-29-2018, 09:41 AM Go to last post

  33. Fire rated doors

    Started by Elizabeth Chambers, 04-14-2019 09:30 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 44
    • Views: 31,564
    Ronald Betschman CFDI,CML
    06-13-2019, 03:59 PM Go to last post

  34. Hardie Plank Lap Siding and Vinyl window flashing

    Started by Scott C Simpson, 09-08-2017 01:26 PM
    flashing, hardie, vinyl 29 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 43
    • Views: 15,086
    Mark Parlee
    12-15-2019, 03:43 PM Go to last post

  35. Utility Pole Built House

    Started by Michael Koser, 09-01-2009 02:07 PM
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 37,105
    Joao Vieira
    04-10-2011, 05:04 AM Go to last post

  36. Replace damaged sheating from inside?

    Started by Joe Billman, 02-13-2009 10:25 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 52,228
    Jerry Peck
    09-30-2017, 08:57 AM Go to last post

  37. The alarm installer and 48 windows

    Started by Scott Patterson, 05-02-2011 02:56 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 11,480
    Rich Goeken
    08-15-2012, 07:13 AM Go to last post

  38. Lets play blame the Inspector

    Started by Stephen G, 05-24-2012 01:54 PM
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 9,202
    Don Hester
    06-26-2012, 10:13 PM Go to last post

  39. Little sand piles at foundation

    Started by Matt Foster, 09-15-2009 12:44 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 39
    • Views: 54,457
    Don Hester
    12-04-2011, 11:47 AM Go to last post

  40. Stucco

    Started by phil kaznowski, 10-07-2009 08:10 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 39
    • Views: 12,195
    Jim Schwarz
    11-05-2009, 07:36 AM Go to last post

  41. Exterior Door Landing

    Started by dan orourke, 11-02-2007 04:03 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 54,671
    ROBERT YOUNG
    10-30-2015, 06:27 PM Go to last post

  42. window flashing

    Started by Ron Bishop, 11-10-2011 06:27 AM
    13 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 8,040
    Mark Parlee
    12-24-2011, 10:48 PM Go to last post

  43. Deforming vinyl siding

    Started by Ernie Simpson, 11-13-2008 06:47 PM
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 8,252
    Billy Stephens
    11-22-2008, 06:08 PM Go to last post

  44. Strange Holes in Mortar

    Started by Michael Chambers, 01-19-2014 01:13 PM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 13,410
    ROBERT YOUNG
    01-27-2014, 04:51 AM Go to last post

  45. Hardi-plank/cementitious siding

    Started by John Stephenson, 07-03-2007 03:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 18,352
    Frank C. Carter
    09-07-2007, 10:21 PM Go to last post

  46. Hardboard and Hardiplank

    Started by Kirk Hersee, 08-10-2009 04:24 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 29,209
    Gunnar Alquist
    08-11-2009, 03:34 PM Go to last post

  47. Tight as a drum

    Started by Darren Miller, 11-29-2007 11:35 AM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 9,168
    Billy Stephens
    12-04-2007, 02:11 PM Go to last post

  48. Safety glazing next to a slider

    Started by Dave Mortensen, 09-17-2008 06:04 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 8,731
    Jerry Peck
    09-24-2008, 11:39 AM Go to last post

  49. Melting window flashing?

    Started by Stefan McGuire, 09-26-2011 09:13 AM
    15 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 19,061
    Chris Weekly
    04-20-2012, 08:20 PM Go to last post

  50. Moisture through slab

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 11-05-2009 05:12 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 27,251
    Stacey Van Houtan
    11-10-2009, 09:22 AM Go to last post

  51. Expansion Joints in Natural Stone anchored Veneer

    Started by Llewel Walters, 06-21-2010 08:34 AM
    as in the pics above 13 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 26,316
    Michael agosta
    01-14-2016, 10:58 AM Go to last post

  52. Exclamation What's Missing Here?

    Started by PETER W BENNETT, 08-05-2007 09:11 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 8,143
    John Carroll
    09-13-2007, 11:09 AM Go to last post

  53. Painted Exterior stone/brick

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 10-11-2007 03:00 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 7,801
    Aaron Miller
    10-13-2007, 09:22 AM Go to last post

  54. How do you inspect a window?

    Started by JD Johnson, 09-10-2008 06:46 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 8,936
    Peter Drougas
    11-17-2008, 06:12 PM Go to last post

  55. Strange location for expansion joint

    Started by imported_John Smith, 01-04-2009 10:12 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 8,475
    Jerry Peck
    01-10-2009, 10:23 PM Go to last post

  56. Wood floor over vented crawlspace in FL

    Started by Jack Wingo, 08-23-2009 12:23 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 22,622
    Ron Bibler
    09-01-2009, 03:59 AM Go to last post

  57. New Home Inspections

    Started by Luc V. L., 07-13-2011 11:48 AM
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 8,615
    BridgeMan
    12-23-2011, 11:20 PM Go to last post

  58. Stucco Stains

    Started by Ian Currie, 08-15-2010 04:55 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 21,620
    Michael Derrick
    08-05-2011, 05:15 AM Go to last post

  59. repairable stucco?

    Started by John Arnold, 02-07-2008 10:58 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 9,302
    John Arnold
    02-18-2008, 01:53 PM Go to last post

  60. Man, they used a lotta nails!

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 11-25-2008 05:11 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 6,725
    Jeff Remas
    12-21-2008, 01:52 PM Go to last post

  61. Latex application over stucco

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-10-2010 08:32 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 9,277
    William Brady
    03-26-2010, 02:06 PM Go to last post

  62. Smile I found a house that installed weepholes

    Started by Kevin Luce, 03-27-2008 03:59 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 8,057
    JB Thompson
    03-29-2008, 07:51 PM Go to last post

  63. Question OSB exposed to the weather

    Started by David D. Whitt, 02-06-2010 10:52 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 49,731
    John Carroll
    02-19-2010, 06:59 PM Go to last post

  64. Attic Insulation at Eaves

    Started by Jim Robinson, 12-13-2013 05:12 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 8,245
    Ludwig Maxwell
    01-20-2014, 04:45 PM Go to last post

  65. Weep hole diameter

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 06-01-2007 07:30 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 17,233
    Jim Luttrall
    06-05-2007, 09:26 AM Go to last post

  66. Excessive moisture interior walls

    Started by Ron Bibler, 01-16-2010 05:53 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 13,314
    Jerry Peck
    02-20-2010, 06:49 AM Go to last post

  67. Best Fix Recommendations for Stucco Problem?

    Started by Jason Ramey, 05-27-2010 08:47 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 26,125
    John Carroll
    09-21-2010, 09:02 PM Go to last post

  68. Same question, different house photos...why is siding used in this location?

    Started by Gene South, 11-26-2010 03:55 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 7,899
    Sam Sloane
    01-29-2011, 03:50 AM Go to last post

  69. Manufactured Home Door Fire Rated?

    Started by Oni Shaw, 10-26-2012 10:55 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 6,621
    Don Hester
    11-05-2012, 06:10 AM Go to last post

  70. Caulking and sealants

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 07-23-2016 12:38 PM
    caulking, failed, good, improper, sealants 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 12,391
    Mark Parlee
    09-01-2016, 07:13 PM Go to last post

  71. Stucco over Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) walls

    Started by Rod Stewardson, 07-17-2009 07:36 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 23,945
    Stephen Meyer
    08-16-2009, 09:47 PM Go to last post

  72. Foundation Wall Crack

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 11-04-2009 10:30 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 11,127
    Patrick McCaffery
    11-12-2009, 06:05 AM Go to last post

  73. Cracked brick

    Started by Jon mackay, 02-12-2010 06:24 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 16,214
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-21-2010, 06:25 AM Go to last post

  74. Stucco hairline cracks

    Started by Vern Heiler, 04-03-2012 03:53 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 15,723
    Vern Heiler
    04-11-2012, 02:23 PM Go to last post

  75. Is there any code issue with this?

    Started by Ken Amelin, 05-10-2014 04:20 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 7,211
    Jerry Peck
    05-18-2014, 06:12 PM Go to last post

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