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Roof Framing, Attic Insulation, Attic Ventilation ... For Home Inspections & Commercial Inspections

  1. Roof Framing

    Started by A.D. Miller, 02-23-2009 09:30 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 5,813
    Jerry Peck
    02-25-2009, 03:53 PM Go to last post

  2. Micro Climate Roof

    Started by A.D. Miller, 06-26-2009 12:01 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,344
    Rolland Pruner
    07-17-2009, 12:05 PM Go to last post

  3. Please Help - Is This Asbestos Corrgeated HVAC Duct Properly Terminated/Connected

    Started by aaleong, 03-07-2013 02:18 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 8,395
    John Kogel
    03-12-2013, 08:50 PM Go to last post

  4. Roof Vent Locations

    Started by Aaron Hayward, 10-05-2009 12:06 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 7,834
    Aaron Hayward
    10-05-2009, 02:57 PM Go to last post

  5. Cantilever and Tributary Area

    Started by Aaron Hayward, 10-05-2009 03:36 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,135
    Aaron Hayward
    10-05-2009, 03:39 PM Go to last post

  6. New Roof Framing from this Morning

    Started by Aaron Miller, 08-27-2012 09:10 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,418
    Aaron Miller
    08-27-2012, 01:07 PM Go to last post

  7. Interesting New Stuff

    Started by Aaron Miller, 09-13-2012 09:52 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,880
    Al Inspect
    09-17-2012, 06:58 AM Go to last post

  8. I Get Tired of Seeing This in New Houses

    Started by Aaron Miller, 09-15-2014 09:36 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,937
    Aaron Miller
    09-16-2014, 11:19 AM Go to last post

  9. Anyone know what this is ?

    Started by Aaron Scheuerer, 12-09-2016 06:45 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,137
    Aaron Scheuerer
    12-10-2016, 12:13 PM Go to last post

  10. Trying to identify asbestos in a hurry!!

    Started by Aaron Scheuerer, 01-31-2017 08:49 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 7,674
    Jim Hintz
    02-04-2017, 09:59 PM Go to last post

  11. New with Chimney Fireblocking

    Started by Aaron Scheuerer, 08-23-2017 05:50 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 4,277
    Aaron Scheuerer
    08-23-2017, 05:50 PM Go to last post

  12. Rafter and ridge issues- shed dormer

    Started by Adam DeAngelo, 05-12-2008 10:18 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 13,415
    Jerry Peck
    05-12-2008, 06:36 PM Go to last post

  13. Any thoughts on this attic access??

    Started by Adam Dyer, 04-20-2015 05:28 PM
    access, attic, thoughts 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 13,582
    Jerry Peck
    11-07-2015, 05:23 PM Go to last post

  14. Fire Code Violation?

    Started by AJ DeCenzo, 03-22-2013 01:39 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,527
    AJ DeCenzo
    03-27-2013, 08:37 AM Go to last post

  15. Attic Exhaust Fans and Waste Vent

    Started by Alan C Grubb, 02-19-2010 06:13 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,279
    Bruce Breedlove
    02-19-2010, 09:53 AM Go to last post

  16. Moisture in Insulation

    Started by Alan C Grubb, 09-01-2011 04:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 6,122
    Michael Thomas
    09-03-2011, 10:03 AM Go to last post

  17. Ridge board not tall enough- repair option

    Started by Alan Harris, 05-04-2009 05:02 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,674
    Jerry Peck
    05-04-2009, 06:47 AM Go to last post

  18. Insulation

    Started by allen elliott, 09-11-2008 04:42 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,306
    Wayne Carlisle
    09-12-2008, 08:20 AM Go to last post

  19. Loose fill polystyrene/styrofoam as attic insulation

    Started by Alton Darty, 09-07-2017 03:02 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 10,679
    ROBERT YOUNG
    09-08-2017, 07:21 AM Go to last post

  20. Desperate for Answers

    Started by Amanda Stephens, 01-27-2010 03:33 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,287
    Cobra Cook
    02-08-2010, 06:32 AM Go to last post

  21. roof rafters pulling away as a result of dormer?

    Started by Amyann Perez, 06-30-2010 03:46 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 9,629
    Fred Sweezer Sr
    07-10-2010, 06:50 PM Go to last post

  22. Inspection needed in Lumber Creek florida

    Started by Andrew Buckwell, 03-06-2020 09:54 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,578
    Jerry Peck
    11-06-2020, 01:07 PM Go to last post

  23. Wedgcor - Insulation against Metal Roof

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 03-10-2008 03:44 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 14,088
    Andrew Kolar
    03-11-2008, 06:04 PM Go to last post

  24. Smoked Framing

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 02-26-2009 04:53 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,758
    Sam Morris
    03-09-2009, 05:01 PM Go to last post

  25. Old home without attic space

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 03-02-2010 05:34 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 9,188
    Andy Jarchow
    03-04-2010, 06:13 AM Go to last post

  26. Do you wear a mask for attic inspections?

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 03-31-2010 08:17 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 30,742
    Andy Jarchow
    05-06-2010, 08:06 AM Go to last post

  27. Black OSB

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 05-26-2010 07:22 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 9,245
    Glenn Duxbury
    06-04-2010, 08:53 AM Go to last post

  28. Does this look like it could contain asbestos?

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 02-24-2011 06:42 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 9,415
    Bill Hetner
    02-26-2011, 06:29 PM Go to last post

  29. What do you think this is?

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 03-03-2011 08:45 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 10,713
    aefieldinspectors
    07-25-2012, 11:16 PM Go to last post

  30. Is this a serious issue?

    Started by andy xie, 06-02-2013 02:45 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 5,347
    BARRY ADAIR
    06-07-2013, 07:30 AM Go to last post

  31. Fire Block?

    Started by Anthony Alderman, 08-11-2009 06:48 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,156
    Jerry Peck
    08-11-2009, 09:01 AM Go to last post

  32. A question about Standards & Practices

    Started by Anthony Coscia, 08-05-2009 08:23 PM
    • Replies: 43
    • Views: 8,565
    Dan Harris
    10-30-2009, 07:39 AM Go to last post

  33. Chimney built this way of shifted?

    Started by Anthony Palmeri Sr, 12-08-2015 01:58 PM
    angle, attic, built, chimney, home 12 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 12,413
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-20-2015, 09:39 AM Go to last post

  34. Angry Fire Curtain as Fire Seperation in terrace roof

    Started by Arch.Fitz, 03-11-2009 04:31 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,917
    Kent Keith
    03-11-2009, 07:35 PM Go to last post

  35. Black spots in attic

    Started by Ataul Munim, 10-13-2016 08:45 AM
    attic, black, original, sheath, spots 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 7,033
    Ataul Munim
    10-17-2016, 08:42 AM Go to last post

  36. Attic terrible accident

    Started by Aziz Cassis, 01-10-2009 04:32 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 7,947
    Jerry Peck
    01-11-2009, 09:27 AM Go to last post

  37. Roofers nailing into CSST!

    Started by BARRY ADAIR, 08-01-2008 05:49 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,198
    Brian Thomas
    08-01-2008, 08:42 AM Go to last post

  38. Funky insulation!

    Started by Barry Lewis, 10-15-2009 09:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,589
    Barry Lewis
    10-17-2009, 05:34 AM Go to last post

  39. A/C Condenser Unit in Attic?

    Started by Ben Flink, 05-23-2017 10:28 AM
    a/c, appreciated, attic, condenser, owner 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 8,981
    Ben Flink
    05-23-2017, 02:24 PM Go to last post

  40. Cellulose over fiberglass

    Started by Benjamin Thompson, 11-12-2011 08:15 PM
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 31,876
    Randy Rogers
    11-07-2012, 09:29 PM Go to last post

  41. Pole barn insulation/ventilation question

    Started by Bill Anglin, 01-10-2012 11:47 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 8,678
    Garry Sorrells
    01-11-2012, 04:56 AM Go to last post

  42. Crack over the garage

    Started by Bill Henderson, 06-02-2020 05:50 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,717
    Bill Henderson
    06-08-2020, 08:11 PM Go to last post

  43. Concrete patio crack and green discoloration in bath cabinet

    Started by Bill Henderson, 06-05-2020 06:33 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,959
    Elizabeth Chambers
    06-14-2020, 05:48 AM Go to last post

  44. Chimney Facade

    Started by Bill Payne, 05-15-2008 05:09 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,940
    Jerry Peck
    05-15-2008, 06:13 PM Go to last post

  45. Turbine Vent Sale?

    Started by Bill Penn, 09-30-2011 04:46 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,580
    Billy Stephens
    10-27-2011, 05:59 AM Go to last post

  46. Question Attic space roof sheeting is black

    Started by Bill Wieczorek, 08-02-2007 09:36 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 10,489
    Bill Wieczorek
    08-03-2007, 11:27 AM Go to last post

  47. Smile Truss Uplift Info needed

    Started by Bill Wieczorek, 08-30-2007 02:32 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 17,109
    Steve Duchene
    09-07-2007, 08:43 PM Go to last post

  48. Thumbs down What kind of Truss is this

    Started by Bill Wieczorek, 09-24-2007 01:23 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,991
    Eric Barker
    09-25-2007, 02:41 PM Go to last post

  49. Unhappy Space Consideration when inspecting an attic

    Started by Bill Wieczorek, 04-11-2013 12:59 PM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 5,509
    Bill Wieczorek
    04-13-2013, 10:25 AM Go to last post

  50. Exclamation attic access weatherization

    Started by Bob Harper, 06-24-2009 05:31 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 7,099
    Jerry Peck
    07-06-2009, 01:27 PM Go to last post

  51. White powder on insulation in attic

    Started by Bob Hayes, 02-19-2017 06:42 PM
    attic333613336233363, insulation, light, powder, white 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 8,137
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-22-2017, 02:45 PM Go to last post

  52. Offset Rafters at Ridge Board

    Started by Bob Hunt, 01-25-2012 03:43 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 15,990
    Jerry McCarthy
    02-04-2012, 11:57 AM Go to last post

  53. Remodel Attic Venting Question

    Started by Bob Ozbirn, 08-09-2011 09:08 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 5,841
    Rod Butler
    08-31-2011, 07:07 AM Go to last post

  54. Abandoned skylight shaft in attic

    Started by Bob R, 03-18-2014 10:58 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 7,366
    Larry Morrison
    04-09-2014, 05:26 PM Go to last post

  55. Attic Mold?

    Started by Bossard Steven, 09-22-2011 02:59 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,525
    John Dirks Jr
    09-23-2011, 04:52 PM Go to last post

  56. Ridge Beam Splice

    Started by Brad Borden, 04-29-2009 02:58 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 13,803
    Jim Luttrall
    04-30-2009, 11:39 AM Go to last post

  57. Recessed Lighting

    Started by Brad Borden, 04-29-2009 03:06 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 13,488
    Brian Robertson
    06-24-2009, 04:53 PM Go to last post

  58. Techshield failure

    Started by Brenda Ledbetter, 01-27-2012 02:51 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,878
    Brenda Ledbetter
    01-28-2012, 06:36 AM Go to last post

  59. Proper Roof Support?

    Started by Brent Crouse, 10-19-2008 04:56 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 7,394
    Eric Barker
    11-25-2008, 04:28 PM Go to last post

  60. Exhaust venting into plumbing stack?

    Started by brent lerwill, 08-07-2010 08:16 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 34,385
    John Kogel
    08-13-2015, 10:01 PM Go to last post

  61. Question Black marks on ceiling

    Started by Brian E Kelly, 04-14-2007 03:57 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 12,471
    Mike Huppi
    04-15-2007, 05:55 PM Go to last post

  62. Attic access problems

    Started by Brian E Kelly, 07-06-2007 06:43 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 19,021
    Joe Funderburk
    04-23-2013, 12:51 PM Go to last post

  63. Exclamation A.O. Smith Recalls Exhaust Fan Electric Motors Due to Fire Hazard

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 01-10-2008 03:18 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 5,413
    Brian Hannigan
    01-10-2008, 03:18 PM Go to last post

  64. Thumbs up InspectIt HomePro New Sponsor to InspectionNews

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 09-19-2012 11:15 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 6,313
    Garry Sorrells
    09-24-2012, 06:07 AM Go to last post

  65. Testing

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 05-16-2014 08:50 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,337
    Brian Hannigan
    05-16-2014, 08:50 AM Go to last post

  66. Thumbs up Increase Inspection Income By Recommending Whole House Fans and Solar Power

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 03-03-2019 03:50 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 14,438
    Brian Hannigan
    03-03-2019, 03:50 PM Go to last post

  67. Question On Cement Roof Tile Valley Construction

    Started by Brian Harwood, 08-10-2012 02:03 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,776
    Dom D'Agostino
    08-11-2012, 05:49 PM Go to last post

  68. Cardboard as a foam backer in attic?

    Started by Brian Hoagland, 12-19-2011 06:23 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 8,131
    Jerry Peck
    12-20-2011, 03:52 PM Go to last post

  69. Attic trusses pulling apart

    Started by Brian Thomas, 12-09-2008 06:41 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 23,064
    Jerry Peck
    05-11-2013, 06:48 PM Go to last post

  70. Spray foam insulation

    Started by brianmiller, 06-26-2010 05:56 PM
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 14,727
    Jack Wingo
    07-10-2013, 04:09 PM Go to last post

  71. Gross out attic , best recommendation?

    Started by brianmiller, 03-11-2011 05:32 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 9,478
    Sam Sloane
    03-19-2011, 03:22 AM Go to last post

  72. Attic areas , garage vs living/condition space

    Started by brianmiller, 03-03-2013 06:20 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 8,379
    Jerry Peck
    03-05-2013, 05:21 PM Go to last post

  73. Bracing support question

    Started by brianmiller, 06-30-2013 05:09 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,440
    Lon Henderson
    07-01-2013, 06:00 AM Go to last post

  74. Purlin-brace

    Started by brianmiller, 07-05-2013 11:29 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,741
    brianmiller
    07-05-2013, 11:29 AM Go to last post

  75. Framing Questions

    Started by brianmiller, 08-16-2013 04:09 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,884
    Jerry Peck
    02-02-2014, 03:31 PM Go to last post
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