That’s common sense. If they have common sense the window will be closed when the A/C is running. The window to stay away from is a bedroom window.
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Msradell
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It's certainly an unmanageable condition but I'm not sure what's unacceptable about it. Would you please elaborate on what's unacceptable.
Ice ... i think the rotted lumber is an issue, but not the non-attachment to ths roof. I think all the lateral forces are being handled by the multiple rows of posts into the ground, all thats happening on the roof ends is that the roof is carrying the downward force. They have not penetrated the roof membrane, so no potential leaks, and the ... pergola? ... is free to shift a little when the wind blows. But ... i'm not sure the rafter ends are properly landed on the shingles, seems like any movement is going to scrape off the granules pretty quickly, and then start wearing a hole in the shingle.
Edit, the cuts look more like a Dremel was used.
tmurray
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Ah. Blackmail. There's some integrity.
He wouldn't try it twice.
It is dead flat. I'm not sure what it is but I was told that the roofer did it.
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Msradell
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It looks like somebody's trying to make a shower.
Yes they are and they have an idea of what it should look like.
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Thanks for the link.
I have not been here before today. Another inspector has inherited this job and I had to fill in for a day.
The house is mostly gone and there is an addition being built at the back. The contractor requested a footing inspection.
This panel was in the original building. There is framing from that building still attached to this panel. I was told that this job has languished for several years and there is now a new contractor taking over. So he calls for an inspection without paying attention to the work. For starters, I refused to give him an inspection. Then I made it clear that he has ten days to erect a temporary power pole and if he fails Edison will cut off the power.
The contractor went straight to the office to complain. He claims that I am not being helpful.
The house is mostly gone and there is an addition being built at the back. The contractor requested a footing inspection.
This panel was in the original building. There is framing from that building still attached to this panel. I was told that this job has languished for several years and there is now a new contractor taking over. So he calls for an inspection without paying attention to the work. For starters, I refused to give him an inspection. Then I made it clear that he has ten days to erect a temporary power pole and if he fails Edison will cut off the power.
The contractor went straight to the office to complain. He claims that I am not being helpful.
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Speaking of tankless water heaters, I see them done wrong more often than done right.
I think they push them up high to protect it. The clearances are right there in front of them.
But nobody tells them to keep it 4' from a window opening. This one is 30".
Another thing that nobody explains to them is the remote control. It's on a long wire for a reason.
I think they push them up high to protect it. The clearances are right there in front of them.
But nobody tells them to keep it 4' from a window opening. This one is 30".
Another thing that nobody explains to them is the remote control. It's on a long wire for a reason.
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Well I suppose it wouldn’t hurt but I think there’s not much benefit.
I was there for a re-roof final inspection. I have not been on this property before today. The contractor was thoughtful enough to provide a ladder.
I couldn't get on the roof so I asked the renter to let me inspect the smoke and co alarms. I was informed that there are disabled people living there. It was explained that under the American with Disabilities Act I am bared from entry because that would deny the disabled people their right to privacy.
I couldn't get on the roof so I asked the renter to let me inspect the smoke and co alarms. I was informed that there are disabled people living there. It was explained that under the American with Disabilities Act I am bared from entry because that would deny the disabled people their right to privacy.
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This is a tank-less water heater. The vent looks oh so suspicious.
Here it is passing through an attic.
Continues in the next thread....because I can post only four pictures in a thread:
Here it is passing through an attic.
Continues in the next thread....because I can post only four pictures in a thread:
The label states that this water heater requires a special vent and that information will be found in the installation instructions, which they didn't have. The venting looks like Fred Sanford put it together.
They also did a PEX re-pipe.
There's an engineer out there that's thinking, "Gotta love inspectors."
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