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05/18/2012 07:09 PM
laundry sink zapper
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holy cow
what were they thinking
cvf
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05/18/2012 03:50 PM
Another "fine" Philly chimney top
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Doesn't anyone "screen" these things? Yuk yuk.
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05/18/2012 03:22 PM
Jerry McCarthy's article in WorkingRE
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Good job Jerry! Nice article. It's easy to see that you wanted to say a lot more than you could....reading between the lines. After you've been an inspector for a long spell...you know a heck-of-a-lot-more than you can ever say. Kind of like being a parent. "...do as I say...ignore what I do..." I can't tell you the (whole) truth...because '...you can't handle-the-truth.' Anyway....thanks for what you said...thanks for what you didn't say but we all understood. Good job Jer. Thanks for sharin'
Glenn...........in La$ Vega$
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05/18/2012 02:24 AM
Eave Vent Replacing Rafter Blocking
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I currently have no venting for the attic. I'll have a ridge line exhaust vent installed with the new roofing. For intake vents I'm considering replacing the 2x4 blocking between some of the rafters at the eaves with 3 1/2 x 22" screen vents plus a rafter vent at each eave screen vent to provide a air channel through the insulation batts. Does this present a structural problem? If so, is there still a structural problem if I add 2x4 blocking further up the roof between the rafters that no longer have a block at the eves? The added block would have to be sufficiently up the roof to not block the rafter vent channel.
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05/18/2012 01:20 AM
Drip Edge/Gutter Details
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Should I accept the drip edge that makes a simple bend down along the fascia or insist on the drip edge (might be called a D flashing?) that projects out about 1" and then comes back to bend down along the fascia? Because my understanding is the back of the gutter slips between the fascia and the drip edge, is a steel drip edge acceptable (dissimilar metals corrosion) with aluminum gutters? Does aluminum flashing require aluminum nails, or are galvanized nails acceptable? Do aluminum gutters require aluminum fasteners and hangers, or are galvanized fasteners and hangers acceptable?
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05/17/2012 10:39 PM
Furnace exhaust fan
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Something I haven't seen before. Natural draft water heater and induced draft furnace utilizing a shared B vent.
The fan on the roof runs constantly. The controls in the utility room shows the amount of draw and the button on the right is utilized for the light only. My comments to the buyer is the appliances should not have to rely on a mechanical vent fan for correct venting and to have it checked out by an HVAC tech.
Speaking with an agent after the fact I found these were commonly installed as part of the MAC (Metropolitan Airports Commission) as part of their upgrades to homes in this area. I've inspected several hundred MAC upgraded homes and have never seen this.
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05/17/2012 10:32 PM
Rental Weatherization Authorization Inspection
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Hello Everyone,
I have been monitoring the goings on here for a while now, and really have learned a lot of useful information, THANKS! I really enjoy the back and forth discussions, they are fun. Now, for my question, I got a call today for a "Rental Weatherization Authorization Inspection". What I know: The gal has already bought the home, wants to use as a rental property, and her attorney advised her she needs this type inspection to be performed, has anyone out there done this before, and what could they possibly be looking for? This is not much info to go on, but it is all I have. Any and all help is appreciated!
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05/17/2012 10:07 PM
Nothing like a nice warm bath
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This furnace vent pipe goes right through the tub area. They insulated in because they were getting burned. REally?
Broker thought it was a towel warmer:D
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05/17/2012 07:32 PM
Air condensate drain lines
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Here we go again. This has been kicked all over this site but I can't find what Im looking for. This is an air handler is in an attic with a coil. Primary drain with pan. However the pan drains into the primary drain. Code says pan OR secodary drain line needed. What if there is no sec drain, there is a pan but it drains into the primary. Defeats the purpose according to me:)
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05/17/2012 05:18 PM
Is this ok?
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To me, this looks like someone is burning something flammable in a firebox meant for a vented gas log insert? There is a metal flue with a damper. The gas line on the right seems to have been capped off?? Is this ok? I don't think so, but I'm not sure...
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05/17/2012 05:04 PM
ASHI Images from ASHI Experience?
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Hi - I know this is a long shot, but I suddenly remembered a photo graph in a old ASHI advertisement that showed a guy with a bunch of business names crossed off his back and the last one was "Home Inspections" - OR SOMETHING like that.
Anyhow - I searched the ASHI site and couldn't find copies of those images, so I was wondering if anyone one here has those, or knows where I can find copies of those images? I am working on a newsletter that addresses licensed contractors perfroming home inspections, and I think the image will draw attention.
Thanks - JD
PS - I am an ASHI member, so there shouldn't be any issue with me using the images, if you have them....much appreciated.
Peace -
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05/17/2012 01:20 PM
window bars at bathtub
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I've never seen this before - non-safety glazing next to the bathtub, with bars.
Assuming the bars are strong enough, I guess this is ok, eh?
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05/17/2012 08:44 AM
Bundling #2
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Another Marc M (also from Southern California) with a different bundling inquiry--can the strand conductors within a panel be bundled together? The bundle of neutral conductors here are clinched together with wire ties at three locations for a total length of 18-inches...
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05/17/2012 05:13 AM
CarraraFinishes built on LP SmartSide
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Does anyone here have experience with this type of cladding installation?
LP Building Products | CarraraFinishes⢠Built On LP SmartSide (http://www.lpcorp.com/smartside/carrara/)
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05/16/2012 09:30 PM
Age of through-wall Emerson AC?
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Older AC units in 44 year old condo.
Serial # 83L 439658.
They all work, more or less.
I'm thinking 1983, but does anyone know for sure? They definitely look like they could be that old.
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"Atlanta Real Estate" - Google News
"Atlanta Real Estate" - Google News
Google News
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05/10/2012 08:04 AM
Industry leader Gail Crowder joins Avison Young in Atlanta - MarketWatch (press release)
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Industry leader Gail Crowder joins Avison Young in AtlantaMarketWatch (press release)... of Excellence five times, ranked among Competitive Edge's Top Women in Business 2000, and has been honored for the Atlanta Business Chronicle's Top Office Leasing Deals (1987, 1999, 2001) and Best in Atlanta Real Estate (honorable mention, 1996).and more » |
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05/10/2012 08:02 AM
Industry leader Gail Crowder joins Avison Young in Atlanta - PR Newswire (press release)
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Industry leader Gail Crowder joins Avison Young in AtlantaPR Newswire (press release)... of Excellence five times, ranked among Competitive Edge's Top Women in Business 2000, and has been honored for the Atlanta Business Chronicle's Top Office Leasing Deals (1987, 1999, 2001) and Best in Atlanta Real Estate (honorable mention, 1996).and more » |
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05/08/2012 09:19 AM
Vertical Consultants Invited to Contribute to the City Of Atlanta's Cell Tower ... - Houston Chronicle
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04/30/2012 05:03 AM
Honors for RE/MAX Greater Atlanta - Patch.com
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Honors for RE/MAX Greater AtlantaPatch.comâWe are not out to be the biggest Atlanta real estate company, just the one offering the best and most professional service.â RE/MAX Greater Atlanta is based in East Cobb at 2050 Roswell Road. The office now has approximately 50 sales associates and, ...and more » |
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05/10/2012 05:31 PM
Cousins Properties sells more assets - Atlanta Journal Constitution
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Cousins Properties sells more assetsAtlanta Journal ConstitutionBy J. Scott Trubey Atlanta real estate trust Cousins Properties continued to shed assets it has deemed ânon-coreâ to its operations in the first quarter. Cousins has been selling assets to put cash to work on new projects amid a changing real estate ... |
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05/01/2012 06:13 AM
Real estate exec. Bo Jackson honors son's life with tourney - Atlanta Business Chronicle (blog)
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Real estate exec. Bo Jackson honors son's life with tourneyAtlanta Business Chronicle (blog)Jackson told the story of his son, his family and the tournament, in a remarkably uplifting speech to 1200 attendees at the Atlanta Real Estate Prayer Breakfast in March, Schroder reports. During the speech, he said, âthe devastation and depression ... |
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04/30/2012 08:03 AM
Enenstein and Ribakoff Announce $34.5 Million Fraud Verdict against Holland ... - MarketWatch (press release)
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05/02/2012 09:19 AM
Now Selling: New Homes in Atlanta's Exurb Communities - MarketWatch (press release)
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Now Selling: New Homes in Atlanta's Exurb CommunitiesMarketWatch (press release)This high demand has been unheard of for a few years, but will become more prevalent as new home inventory continues to be depleted in sought-after areas of metro Atlanta. For more Atlanta real estate news, visit www.AtlantaRealEstateForum.com .and more » |
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05/03/2012 09:57 AM
New lingerie concept to be launched at Perimeter's Von Maur - Bizjournals.com
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04/23/2012 07:25 PM
Hijinks or criminal acts, teens need bright line dividing pranks and vandalism - Atlanta Journal Constitution
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Atlanta AND Realtors - Google News
Atlanta AND Realtors - Google News
Google News
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05/18/2012 05:43 AM
East Cobb Open Houses, May 19-20 - Patch.com
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East Cobb Open Houses, May 19-20Patch.comBrokered By Re/Max Around Atlanta Realty. AOL Real Estate This week House Hunt features open houses ranging in price from $105000 for a two-bedroom condominium on Shaded Oaks Lane to $725000 for a four-bedroom stone and stucco traditional home on ...and more » |
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05/10/2012 08:04 AM
Industry leader Gail Crowder joins Avison Young in Atlanta - MarketWatch (press release)
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Industry leader Gail Crowder joins Avison Young in AtlantaMarketWatch (press release)Steve Dils, Avison Young Principal and Managing Director of the company's Atlanta office, announced today that leading real estate professional Gail Crowder has joined Avison Young's brokerage operations in Atlanta. Effective immediately, Crowder joins ...and more » |
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05/18/2012 04:30 PM
Lakewood Ranch, Gulf Gate and Siesta Key stand out in real estate rebound - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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05/16/2012 10:31 AM
"30 Under 30" Realtors(R) Represent Future of Real Estate Profession - MarketWatch (press release)
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05/17/2012 05:24 PM
Real Estate Agents See Spring Home Sales And Bid Wars - Investor's Business Daily
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Real Estate Agents See Spring Home Sales And Bid WarsInvestor's Business DailyBy VANCE CARIAGA, INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY Posted 05/17/2012 06:18 PM ET Anyone who makes a living in residential real estate knows better than to crack open the champagne just because of some encouraging housing data. Still, it's hard not to get ...and more » |
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05/10/2012 07:32 AM
REALTORS(R) Rally to Protect the American Dream - MarketWatch (press release)
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REALTORS(R) Rally to Protect the American DreamMarketWatch (press release)ATLANTA, May 10, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- In an election year, rhetoric heats up and many issues come to the foreground; some have even questioned the long-standing value of American homeownership. To ensure that homeownership, ...and more » |
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05/19/2012 11:11 PM
Business Milestones - Winston-Salem Journal
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Business MilestonesWinston-Salem JournalAmanda Cranfill and Ellen Grubb have formed The Hillsdale Real Estate Group, a full-service real-estate firm in Bermuda Run. They previously worked at Coldwell Banker Triad, Realtors. Cranfill, an owner and the broker-in-charge for Hillsdale, ...and more » |
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05/18/2012 03:12 PM
Bill would stop bulk REO sales in California - Inman.com
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Bill would stop bulk REO sales in CaliforniaInman.comThe first "REO to rental" sale of 2490 Fannie and Freddie "real estate owned" (REO) properties will be limited to eight markets: Atlanta (572 properties); Los Angeles-Riverside, Calif. (484 properties); Phoenix (341 properties); Las Vegas (219 ...and more » |
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05/09/2012 03:56 PM
Atlanta lags in home sale prices - Atlanta Journal Constitution
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Atlanta lags in home sale pricesAtlanta Journal ConstitutionBy Christopher Quinn Metro Atlanta's home sales prices lag the nation, says the latest report from the National Association of Realtors. Bob Andres, bandres@ajc.com Metro Atlanta home sale prices continue to lag. The region's median home sales price in ... |
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05/10/2012 08:02 AM
Industry leader Gail Crowder joins Avison Young in Atlanta - PR Newswire (press release)
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Industry leader Gail Crowder joins Avison Young in AtlantaPR Newswire (press release)ATLANTA, GA, May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Steve Dils, Avison Young Principal and Managing Director of the company's Atlanta office, announced today that leading real estate professional Gail Crowder has joined Avison Young's brokerage operations in ...and more » |
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