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  1. Article: To test or not to test? Examining the garage door pressure test | Part 1

    Started by Stephanie Jaynes, 01-15-2020 11:48 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 368
    Stephanie Jaynes
    01-15-2020, 11:48 AM Go to last post

  2. Stair Railing Requirements

    Started by Sam Morris, 11-12-2019 03:37 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,675
    Jeff Gainey
    12-13-2019, 08:47 AM Go to last post

  3. Unfamiliar insulation

    Started by Michael Quinn, 10-14-2019 05:13 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,552
    Jerry Peck
    10-14-2019, 08:39 AM Go to last post

  4. Question Why is this here

    Started by Joe Reilly, 08-19-2019 05:55 PM
    t&prv valve 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 18,639
    THOMAS HORNE
    10-02-2019, 09:19 AM Go to last post

  5. Good name for an inspection company

    Started by mathew stouffer, 12-04-2009 04:49 PM
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 39,875
    Marc M
    07-22-2019, 10:51 PM Go to last post

  6. WINDOW ON GARAGE FIRWALL

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 10-28-2011 07:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 65,423
    Jerry Peck
    03-01-2019, 06:33 PM Go to last post

  7. Another Collapsed Deck

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 01-22-2019 09:52 AM
    deck, decks 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 11,676
    Robert Barrett
    01-23-2019, 11:15 AM Go to last post

  8. Moisture in stem wall slab foundation

    Started by Randall Clark, 01-03-2019 06:17 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 6,231
    Gunnar Alquist
    01-12-2019, 12:11 PM Go to last post

  9. Guard openings

    Started by Sam Morris, 11-28-2018 05:39 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 6,843
    Jerry Peck
    12-28-2018, 06:37 AM Go to last post

  10. handrail requirement for wide stairway

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 11-15-2018 06:26 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,433
    Jerry Peck
    11-17-2018, 06:31 PM Go to last post

  11. Gap between weep screed and stem wall

    Started by Marc M, 10-04-2018 07:06 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 10,266
    Robert Barrett
    10-12-2018, 12:42 PM Go to last post

  12. deck guard construction

    Started by John Arnold, 08-16-2010 06:20 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 16,995
    Jerry Peck
    08-30-2018, 11:00 AM Go to last post

  13. Cracks in Stucco

    Started by kim lindner, 07-23-2018 12:04 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 11,130
    Jerry Peck
    07-23-2018, 02:14 PM Go to last post

  14. Need help with ID of trim boards

    Started by Scott Patterson, 10-14-2009 02:45 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 6,680
    Elizabeth Chambers
    07-13-2018, 04:54 PM Go to last post

  15. Please ID

    Started by David Crawford, 02-18-2018 08:07 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 31,344
    David Crawford
    02-20-2018, 11:50 AM Go to last post

  16. How is this deck ledger attached?

    Started by Crosseyes, 12-16-2017 10:14 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 13,546
    David Crawford
    02-17-2018, 07:31 AM Go to last post

  17. Is bug screen acceptable for deck railing

    Started by Sam Morris, 09-20-2017 12:36 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 11,299
    Jerry Peck
    11-07-2017, 04:57 PM Go to last post

  18. patio door ground contact

    Started by john scott, 08-21-2013 07:56 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,599
    Garry Sorrells
    08-29-2017, 05:41 AM Go to last post

  19. Negative Slope Question

    Started by Dan Bell, 03-19-2009 10:47 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 16,751
    ROBERT YOUNG
    08-22-2017, 03:07 AM Go to last post

  20. House HVAC system also supplies workshop off garage?

    Started by JP Lomeo, 08-12-2017 11:47 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,988
    JP Lomeo
    08-12-2017, 01:46 PM Go to last post

  21. When does a repair/remodel require an electrical panel to be brought up to code?

    Started by Domenico Perrella, 07-06-2017 08:12 PM
    closet, code, electrical panel, grandfathered, remodel
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 7,186
    Jerry Peck
    07-08-2017, 05:24 PM Go to last post

  22. New deck question

    Started by Robert Hronek, 06-06-2017 02:39 PM
    carry, deck, door, feet, footing
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 6,815
    ROBERT YOUNG
    06-22-2017, 07:57 AM Go to last post

  23. May is Deck Safety Month

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 05-01-2007 04:38 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,738
    ROBERT YOUNG
    06-15-2017, 07:06 PM Go to last post

  24. Condo building with commercial garage door- electric eye placement

    Started by chris brown, 05-09-2017 11:42 AM
    commercial, condo, eye, garage, sensor
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,264
    Stuart Brooks
    06-02-2017, 12:38 PM Go to last post

  25. Steel pilie foundation Rust - How Bad is It

    Started by Walter Rose, 12-07-2016 01:05 PM
    foundation rust, rust 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 7,700
    Mark Reinmiller
    05-22-2017, 07:09 PM Go to last post

  26. Identify this item?

    Started by Bob Kenney, 03-21-2017 09:16 AM
    circle, end, homes, item, street 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 9,071
    Gene South
    04-14-2017, 10:20 AM Go to last post

  27. Drainiage plane for suspended masonry patio

    Started by Randall Clark, 01-27-2017 06:37 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,028
    Randall Clark
    01-28-2017, 05:52 AM Go to last post

  28. Deck/Ice Skating Rink

    Started by Aaron Scheuerer, 01-16-2017 07:50 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 3,405
    Frank Norman
    01-22-2017, 02:10 PM Go to last post

  29. Odd Efflorescence

    Started by Michael Thomas, 03-24-2008 04:38 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,873
    ROBERT YOUNG
    01-01-2017, 01:36 PM Go to last post

  30. Rusted flashing

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 12-01-2016 07:23 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,345
    Dom D'Agostino
    12-01-2016, 12:11 PM Go to last post

  31. Another garage door tragedy

    Started by Dan Harris, 04-05-2013 10:14 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 50
    • Views: 13,882
    Russ Olstead
    10-28-2016, 05:36 PM Go to last post

  32. stairway or landing discussion

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 10-02-2016 06:01 AM
    discussion, inches, side, stairs, tread 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,461
    Dave Elden
    10-25-2016, 12:30 PM Go to last post

  33. Wind mitigation ?

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 09-10-2016 02:49 PM
    balcony, closed, door, required, wind 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 4,645
    ROBERT YOUNG
    09-13-2016, 08:03 PM Go to last post

  34. Efflorescence and thin cracks on concrete porch/deck

    Started by Randall Clark, 08-23-2016 03:51 AM
    concrete, cracks, deck, steel, water 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,723
    Frazier Jeffery
    08-25-2016, 10:13 PM Go to last post

  35. Deck attachment

    Started by Ian Page, 08-02-2016 12:48 AM
    attachment, joists, ledger, patio, structure 5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,689
    ROBERT YOUNG
    08-03-2016, 09:00 AM Go to last post

  36. Deck question.

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 08-02-2016 02:52 AM
    beam, cantilever, deck, lamb, wide 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,287
    ROBERT YOUNG
    08-02-2016, 02:52 AM Go to last post

  37. Post Splice

    Started by Ed Reilly, 07-16-2016 08:57 AM
    deck, porch, post, posts, splice post 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,987
    Jeff Zehnder
    07-22-2016, 04:55 AM Go to last post

  38. Supply registers in attached garages.

    Started by Michael Chambers, 06-17-2016 02:36 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,016
    Michael Chambers
    06-18-2016, 11:29 PM Go to last post

  39. How to startle your home inspector

    Started by Gene South, 05-09-2015 06:17 AM
    bed, flower, rubber, snake, startle 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,169
    Jerry Peck
    06-17-2016, 03:29 PM Go to last post

  40. Log Home

    Started by David Watson, 07-06-2015 11:00 AM
    guide, home, inspect, issue, log 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,415
    Michael Chambers
    06-17-2016, 02:02 PM Go to last post

  41. Can somone tell me what this is ?

    Started by Aaron Scheuerer, 05-31-2016 04:29 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,717
    ROBERT YOUNG
    06-01-2016, 07:43 AM Go to last post

  42. Distance from grade to plaster or screed on exterior of home in San Diego, CA

    Started by Loren Sanders Sr, 04-25-2016 08:40 PM
    distance, exterior, home, plaster, screed
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,787
    Loren Sanders Sr
    04-28-2016, 12:29 PM Go to last post

  43. For Clarification

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 03-31-2016 12:07 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,956
    Jerry Peck
    04-08-2016, 09:43 AM Go to last post

  44. Another exam question from the NHI Exam

    Started by Aaron Scheuerer, 04-03-2016 05:08 PM
    attic, exam, inspect, options, question
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,964
    ROBERT YOUNG
    04-04-2016, 06:56 PM Go to last post

  45. do you review plans when inspecting new homes?

    Started by Randy West, 03-23-2016 08:17 AM
    • Replies: 48
    • Views: 3,834
    Jurie Fourie
    04-02-2016, 05:40 AM Go to last post

  46. Missing grippable handrail

    Started by Sam Morris, 03-19-2016 05:23 AM
    advance, grippable, handrail, house, risers 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,583
    Jerry Peck
    03-26-2016, 06:34 PM Go to last post

  47. Fire Egress

    Started by Richard Roshak, 03-18-2016 11:53 AM
    code, egress, ladder, railing, requiring 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 3,881
    david shapiro
    03-24-2016, 05:30 AM Go to last post

  48. testing out opening hinged garage doors

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 02-22-2016 07:38 PM
    doors--dont, garage, hinged, it--cvf, reverses
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,600
    Jerry Peck
    02-23-2016, 06:46 AM Go to last post

  49. fire resistant dumbwaiter

    Started by Randy West, 12-22-2015 07:31 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,119
    Thom Huggett
    01-14-2016, 03:14 PM Go to last post

  50. Fire protection for doorway and closet under FROG steps.

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 12-11-2015 01:00 PM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 3,479
    Jerry Peck
    12-14-2015, 08:16 AM Go to last post

  51. NO Deck lag screws or bolts ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 02-27-2015 02:27 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 6,674
    ROBERT YOUNG
    11-22-2015, 12:53 PM Go to last post

  52. Composite decking

    Started by Tom Rees, 08-03-2015 05:31 AM
    composite decking 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,900
    Garry Sorrells
    11-11-2015, 07:45 AM Go to last post

  53. Flatwork Signage

    Started by Aaron Miller, 10-30-2015 03:29 AM
    flatwork, signage 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,039
    Michael Thomas
    10-30-2015, 06:57 PM Go to last post

  54. Pull down attic access ladders in a garage.

    Started by Mike Tracy, 10-27-2015 04:37 AM
    attic, fire, garage, require, separation
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,273
    Ben Jacks
    10-28-2015, 11:11 PM Go to last post

  55. Do Stair rules apply on garage steps? Maybe, maybe not..

    Started by Gene South, 09-17-2015 07:07 AM
    brick, drawing, inch, steps, tread 6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 4,247
    Jerry Peck
    10-21-2015, 06:51 PM Go to last post

  56. Non-permitted room

    Started by Ian Page, 03-27-2015 02:57 PM
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 9,924
    Bob Murphy
    10-09-2015, 10:08 AM Go to last post

  57. Exterior steps handrails

    Started by Wayne Edwards, 09-03-2015 10:17 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 4,673
    Jerry Peck
    09-19-2015, 08:45 AM Go to last post

  58. Landing at exterior door not centered around door

    Started by Randall Clark, 08-19-2015 06:35 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,265
    Garry Sorrells
    09-09-2015, 05:43 PM Go to last post

  59. Railing on garage staircase

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 07-31-2015 01:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,100
    Jerry Peck
    08-01-2015, 12:35 PM Go to last post

  60. steel stairs

    Started by John Griffin, 07-16-2015 11:51 AM
    corroded, stair, stairs, steel, treads
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,549
    Francis Vineyard
    07-25-2015, 03:01 PM Go to last post

  61. Getting rid of the old driveway - 3 easy steps

    Started by Chris Weekly, 07-09-2015 08:44 AM
    break, concrete, container, hauler, pile 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,905
    Jerry Peck
    07-10-2015, 06:46 AM Go to last post

  62. HVAC Disconnect

    Started by Ian Page, 07-06-2015 02:31 PM
    breaker, condenser, disconnect, hvac, panel 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 3,716
    Ian Page
    07-09-2015, 10:44 PM Go to last post

  63. How to post pic?

    Started by Randal Fry, 06-10-2015 07:00 AM
    14 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,278
    Jerry Peck
    06-11-2015, 12:12 PM Go to last post

  64. Certified Pre-owned

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 06-03-2015 04:40 AM
    abandon, agent, certified, pre-owned, slogan
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,621
    Bruce Ramsey
    06-03-2015, 06:22 AM Go to last post

  65. Cracks in garage floor

    Started by Mike Tao, 03-22-2015 07:35 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 8,032
    Mark Reinmiller
    03-27-2015, 04:43 PM Go to last post

  66. Unhappy Slight bow in the retaining wall

    Started by Chris Weekly, 03-17-2015 08:54 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 4,518
    Jerry Peck
    03-22-2015, 12:26 PM Go to last post

  67. Corrosive action on gas flues in an attic

    Started by Michael Bronner, 03-06-2015 04:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,471
    Ian Page
    03-06-2015, 11:34 PM Go to last post

  68. Automatic gate death

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 03-05-2015 07:11 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,210
    BridgeMan
    03-06-2015, 08:31 PM Go to last post

  69. cement block with unknown drain of filler neck

    Started by cory nystul, 02-28-2015 09:48 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,662
    Raymond Wand
    03-05-2015, 06:09 PM Go to last post

  70. Never seen this before ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 01-28-2015 05:09 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,141
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-15-2015, 08:44 PM Go to last post

  71. NEW TYPE OF DECK SUPPORTS

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 01-26-2015 06:08 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 6,821
    Mark Reinmiller
    02-06-2015, 10:30 AM Go to last post

  72. Railings 101

    Started by Garry Sorrells, 12-15-2014 08:53 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,406
    ROBERT YOUNG
    01-27-2015, 02:37 AM Go to last post

  73. Stair stringers for fire escape

    Started by Tom richard, 12-20-2014 02:57 PM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 4,226
    Jerry Peck
    12-28-2014, 08:28 AM Go to last post

  74. French drain vs Storm Drain through bulkhead... Geotech needed?

    Started by R Grab, 11-10-2014 01:02 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,356
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-14-2014, 09:50 AM Go to last post

  75. Fence Gate Question

    Started by Kevin Shain, 11-10-2014 11:21 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,044
    Garry Sorrells
    11-12-2014, 04:07 AM Go to last post
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