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  1. Thumbs up Sticky Thread Sticky: Post Questions From Home Owners, Buyers or DIYers In This Section

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 01-03-2011 11:37 AM
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 27,438
    Kristin Steed
    04-05-2013, 05:34 AM Go to last post

  1. Hello!

    Started by CL Tech, 08-07-2011 11:39 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,764
    CL Tech
    08-07-2011, 11:39 PM Go to last post

  2. Appropriate IR Camera for my Situation

    Started by Josef Hajek, 01-10-2011 03:24 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    Josef Hajek
    01-10-2011, 03:24 PM Go to last post

  3. Metal Stud Framing/ Wood Burning FP Flu

    Started by R Taylor, 01-31-2011 11:07 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,722
    R Taylor
    01-31-2011, 11:07 AM Go to last post

  4. venting my clothes dryer directly to an open walkway

    Started by Sammy Salsa, 06-12-2011 06:49 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,444
    Sammy Salsa
    06-12-2011, 06:49 PM Go to last post

  5. Freeze protection - crawl space drains and traps

    Started by tedd weyman, 01-07-2011 09:47 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,899
    tedd weyman
    01-07-2011, 09:47 AM Go to last post

  6. Are these shims legit?

    Started by Dan McDonald, 05-12-2011 04:30 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
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    Dan McDonald
    05-12-2011, 04:30 PM Go to last post

  7. 220 Electrical run in dead space between shower and tub (with plumbing/soil stack)

    Started by D Boyle, 02-21-2011 12:04 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,833
    D Boyle
    02-21-2011, 12:04 AM Go to last post

  8. sub floor vents

    Started by hugh patterson, 03-02-2012 06:26 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,214
    hugh patterson
    03-02-2012, 06:26 PM Go to last post

  9. New iPad HReome Inspection Software App

    Started by Mike Weston, 07-31-2011 04:05 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,155
    Mike Weston
    07-31-2011, 04:05 PM Go to last post

  10. Code for Lintel length?

    Started by Beth Gunter, 08-16-2012 08:14 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,882
    Beth Gunter
    08-16-2012, 08:14 PM Go to last post

  11. HP036X1021A wiring schematic needed

    Started by r shuffield, 08-05-2011 07:56 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 4,319
    r shuffield
    08-05-2011, 07:56 AM Go to last post

  12. Sub Panel Grounding

    Started by Bradford King, 07-20-2011 09:12 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,920
    Bradford King
    07-20-2011, 09:12 PM Go to last post

  13. Cool Need a Frasier Johnston Air wiring diagram

    Started by Weldon Gibby, 08-21-2011 12:58 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,484
    Weldon Gibby
    08-21-2011, 12:58 PM Go to last post

  14. New kitchen circuits

    Started by Wilfred Hatch, 08-27-2011 10:46 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,434
    Wilfred Hatch
    08-27-2011, 10:46 AM Go to last post

  15. Boston, MA requirements for residential fire-rated doors?

    Started by Spanky Alamogordo, 04-02-2011 09:42 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 6,776
    Spanky Alamogordo
    04-02-2011, 09:42 AM Go to last post

  16. Shingle placement on drip edge issue

    Started by David Kirkpatrick, 08-29-2011 03:35 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,639
    David Kirkpatrick
    08-29-2011, 03:35 PM Go to last post

  17. Shingle placement on drip edge issue.

    Started by David Kirkpatrick, 08-29-2011 03:34 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,298
    David Kirkpatrick
    08-29-2011, 03:34 PM Go to last post

  18. on central A/C ductwork ,

    Started by wood7926, 07-24-2011 06:58 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    wood7926
    07-24-2011, 06:58 PM Go to last post

  19. Sub-Panel Installation

    Started by Michael Tope, 11-23-2011 09:40 AM
    • Replies: 0
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    Michael Tope
    11-23-2011, 09:40 AM Go to last post

  20. First home may have stone veneer: specialist inspector required?

    Started by Andy Connelly, 06-01-2011 06:35 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    Andy Connelly
    06-01-2011, 06:35 PM Go to last post

  21. Gas Vent pipe spacing

    Started by Lewis Kessler, 11-08-2011 05:26 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,010
    Lewis Kessler
    11-08-2011, 05:26 PM Go to last post

  22. Crawl space plenum

    Started by Matt Nelson, 02-12-2012 07:54 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,384
    Matt Nelson
    02-12-2012, 07:54 PM Go to last post

  23. Maryland Building Codes

    Started by Tom Sanders, 12-14-2011 07:37 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,328
    Tom Sanders
    12-14-2011, 07:37 PM Go to last post

  24. Jetted Tub NOT Supported Properly In Master Bath

    Started by Mike Anderson, 12-14-2011 09:02 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,739
    Mike Anderson
    12-14-2011, 09:02 AM Go to last post

  25. Number and type of inspections

    Started by Orhan Baser, 01-17-2012 04:30 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,222
    Orhan Baser
    01-17-2012, 04:30 AM Go to last post

  26. Gas Stove Pilot Light

    Started by Raghav Singh, 11-02-2011 08:20 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,501
    Raghav Singh
    11-02-2011, 08:20 PM Go to last post

  27. 'Sticker' boards too close to ground

    Started by riley pittman, 03-16-2012 09:02 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,827
    riley pittman
    03-16-2012, 09:02 PM Go to last post

  28. BLOCK HOUSES WITH BIG LOTS OF CRACKS

    Started by george mcnulty, 04-03-2012 09:36 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
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    george mcnulty
    04-03-2012, 09:36 AM Go to last post

  29. Guards along retaining wall adjacent to sloppy driveway

    Started by Nikki Patel, 05-05-2012 07:31 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,473
    Nikki Patel
    05-05-2012, 07:31 AM Go to last post

  30. i see a long msg telling me i have never posted. will this post make it go away?

    Started by Donald Dangler, 06-14-2012 08:36 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,577
    Donald Dangler
    06-14-2012, 08:36 PM Go to last post

  31. Post Kerosene and fuel oil tanks

    Started by Andre Grieco, 08-08-2012 11:17 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,796
    Andre Grieco
    08-08-2012, 11:17 AM Go to last post

  32. Windowless Apartment

    Started by Ron Cannon, 07-04-2012 03:14 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,116
    Ron Cannon
    07-04-2012, 03:14 PM Go to last post

  33. Seeking homeowners insurance survey in New Mexico

    Started by Jamie Painter, 07-06-2012 01:11 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,339
    Jamie Painter
    07-06-2012, 01:11 PM Go to last post

  34. Different way to mount ledger board

    Started by Chad Easterling, 09-07-2012 05:52 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 4,422
    Chad Easterling
    09-07-2012, 05:52 PM Go to last post

  35. single-gang single-circuit transfer switch for emergency furnace power

    Started by thaddeus cox, 02-10-2014 04:45 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,814
    thaddeus cox
    02-10-2014, 04:45 PM Go to last post

  36. Bellingham, WA Home Inspection

    Started by GeorgeH, 07-05-2015 10:57 AM
    advance, bellingham, home, honest, inspector
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 5,000
    GeorgeH
    07-05-2015, 10:57 AM Go to last post

  37. splicing two hard pipe gas lines with flex line

    Started by Brian Phelps, 04-27-2016 02:04 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,896
    Brian Phelps
    04-27-2016, 02:04 PM Go to last post

  38. My floor joists are bowing

    Started by Ken AP, 06-04-2016 12:42 PM
    bowing, floor, joists 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,458
    Ken AP
    06-04-2016, 12:42 PM Go to last post

  39. Foundation Problem

    Started by Brent Styer, 06-10-2016 12:00 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 4,334
    Brent Styer
    06-10-2016, 12:00 PM Go to last post

  40. Is an air intake gap above the fascia board allowed under current code

    Started by Henry Blint, 11-24-2016 04:48 AM
    intake, roof 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 4,143
    Henry Blint
    11-24-2016, 04:48 AM Go to last post

  41. 11 easy tips to help home buyers through the buying process

    Started by Dave Kogan, 05-12-2017 11:50 AM
    ashi, credit union, fha, home buying, home inspection
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 6,561
    Dave Kogan
    05-12-2017, 11:50 AM Go to last post

  42. Back caulking nail flange on window installation

    Started by Brent M, 06-25-2020 11:18 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 5,210
    Brent M
    06-25-2020, 11:18 AM Go to last post

  43. Efflorescence, mold, insects or something else?

    Started by Robert DeLeskie, 08-12-2020 10:56 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,500
    Robert DeLeskie
    08-12-2020, 10:56 AM Go to last post

  44. Rebar and cable exposed in garage floor - New house

    Started by Madhu K, 12-15-2020 10:32 PM
    cable, foundation, rebar ties 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,587
    Madhu K
    12-15-2020, 10:32 PM Go to last post

  45. What is the proper why to add an outlet to island side panel?

    Started by Emerson Brito, 01-04-2021 09:41 PM
    code, compliant, island, kitchen, outlet 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,796
    Emerson Brito
    01-04-2021, 09:41 PM Go to last post

  46. Sharkbite Fitting for PolyB transitions

    Started by Egbert Jager, 02-06-2021 05:48 PM
    polyb, polybutylene
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,752
    Egbert Jager
    02-06-2021, 05:48 PM Go to last post

  47. Installing Bathtub in place of shower -Slab

    Started by Fred Willis, 08-23-2012 04:21 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,064
    Rick Cantrell
    08-23-2012, 05:22 PM Go to last post

  48. Question Our builder says a garage door will not pass inspection???

    Started by Judy Bartgis, 12-27-2010 06:03 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,410
    Jerry McCarthy
    01-14-2011, 10:44 AM Go to last post

  49. Furnace age

    Started by Hans Duerichen, 06-30-2011 09:14 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,780
    wayne soper
    07-01-2011, 04:56 PM Go to last post

  50. Attic access in attached garage

    Started by Stephen J. Ferrari, 07-12-2011 11:34 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,838
    Jim Robinson
    07-12-2011, 01:40 PM Go to last post

  51. Are Joist Splice Plates An Acceptable Fix In Fl

    Started by Quickhand McFlash, 06-20-2011 03:31 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,446
    Ray Norton
    06-21-2011, 09:23 AM Go to last post

  52. Furnace vent requirements

    Started by Ken Kramlich, 10-19-2012 11:21 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,935
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-20-2012, 06:02 AM Go to last post

  53. Cool water heaters

    Started by everett collins, 03-31-2011 07:17 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,215
    Rick Cantrell
    03-31-2011, 07:45 PM Go to last post

  54. LP siding

    Started by Scott Kadlic, 06-15-2011 07:17 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,459
    Luc V. L.
    11-21-2011, 08:32 AM Go to last post

  55. Input on installing discharge line for TPR in Los Angeles

    Started by tomas21, 04-22-2011 08:56 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,911
    Matt Fellman
    04-22-2011, 09:03 PM Go to last post

  56. Marco blower air flow problem

    Started by Scott Dimick, 03-18-2012 08:49 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,869
    Billy Stephens
    03-18-2012, 10:25 AM Go to last post

  57. Question retired safety engineer (ETL)

    Started by j_knecht@sbcglobal.net, 04-29-2011 04:12 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,054
    Markus Keller
    04-29-2011, 06:51 PM Go to last post

  58. would stove

    Started by Pat Britt, 04-30-2011 05:59 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,858
    James Duffin
    04-30-2011, 06:58 AM Go to last post

  59. Aluminum Armor & Romex Question.

    Started by Don Stanley, 05-09-2011 05:39 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,235
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    05-09-2011, 06:27 PM Go to last post

  60. Crawlspace Sealing, Dehumidifier requirements

    Started by paul brown, 09-18-2011 06:33 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,619
    James Duffin
    09-18-2011, 07:05 PM Go to last post

  61. Concrete encased electrode in slab on grade question

    Started by Wade Carpenter, 09-23-2011 08:48 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,090
    Ted Menelly
    09-23-2011, 09:14 AM Go to last post

  62. Question Gas fire pit

    Started by June O'Leary, 09-23-2011 11:40 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,438
    Jerry Peck
    09-24-2011, 02:17 PM Go to last post

  63. build a cantilever deck/balcony

    Started by Marianne Shamlou, 02-11-2012 03:49 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,066
    Gunnar Alquist
    02-11-2012, 04:08 PM Go to last post

  64. direct venting options

    Started by Troy Paulus, 01-16-2012 06:03 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,926
    Corn Walker
    01-17-2012, 10:12 AM Go to last post

  65. Smile Sill not sitting on foundation

    Started by Keith Lidlow, 12-19-2011 08:44 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,267
    Joseph Ehrhardt
    12-21-2011, 04:09 PM Go to last post

  66. Can I use pvc in a Chicago two flat?

    Started by john manta, 02-06-2012 07:24 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,801
    Galen L. Beasley
    02-07-2012, 06:19 AM Go to last post

  67. POT FILLER FAUCETS

    Started by M Newman, 12-19-2011 10:39 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,220
    Mueller Fieldrep
    12-19-2011, 03:01 PM Go to last post

  68. gas line wormed under moment frame

    Started by Robert Dewitt, 05-28-2012 05:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,141
    Bruce Ramsey
    05-29-2012, 02:08 PM Go to last post

  69. Question regarding CA code for self-closing doors between garage & living space

    Started by Julie McCoy, 05-21-2012 05:37 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 7,469
    Gunnar Alquist
    05-21-2012, 05:47 PM Go to last post

  70. Furnace Exhaust Pipe Question

    Started by Marc-Rene Beauchamp, 10-24-2012 03:16 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,061
    Billy Stephens
    10-24-2012, 06:56 PM Go to last post

  71. ICC Fire Proofing Test

    Started by Lynn Shumpert, 06-26-2012 12:10 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 8,647
    Jerry Peck
    06-26-2012, 05:39 PM Go to last post

  72. Minumum Housing Inspector threatens to call police

    Started by Pedro Mendoza, 06-27-2012 12:20 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,904
    Jim Luttrall
    06-27-2012, 12:52 PM Go to last post

  73. Question pig tails in main panel

    Started by Jose Quinones, 10-29-2012 09:30 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,563
    Jerry Peck
    10-29-2012, 05:30 PM Go to last post

  74. 1930 Townhouse Brick Damage

    Started by Jared Engeset, 07-18-2012 05:53 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,351
    Mark Fisher
    07-23-2012, 02:54 PM Go to last post

  75. Need AC Heat Inspector

    Started by David Boren, 10-01-2012 09:03 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,462
    Jim Luttrall
    10-02-2012, 09:09 AM Go to last post

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