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Need help Identifying roof material? - 8 Replies
9/1/2010 12:15 PM
I inspected a farm house built in 1890 in Johns Island SC yesterday. The home owner claims this is the original roof covering (which I dont doubt). Im wondering what the exact name of the roof material is, if there is a correct name, or what I should call it. ..Thanks,..Kiel ......Click to View<.....Read More
 
Nice Vent flashing? - 4 Replies
8/31/2010 8:28 AM
I thought some might enjoy these:....Click to View..http://www.inspectorsjournal.c...9272_002 (1).JPG.. 88.82KB....Someone probably thought they were very creative with this solution.........Click to View..http://www.inspectorsjou...Read More
 
mold on vaulted ceiling - 9 Replies
8/24/2010 4:56 AM
I got a call from an acquaintance yesterday to look at mold growing on a vaulted ceiling in his five-year-old home. It's fully vaulted; there is absolutely no attic space above it. The roof was replaced this spring due to hail damage, and recently the owners noted mold. The house is equipped with co.....Read More
 
CMUs over membrane roofing - 13 Replies
8/17/2010 12:11 PM
Greetings brethren,....Workin' on a very large bay front property inspection. ....Click to View..http://www.inspectorsjournal.c...8178.JPG.. 69.07 KB....I've seen this roof setup a number of times before, and I've al...Read More
 
Good old leaking chimney - 7 Replies
8/17/2010 5:37 AM
I stopped by a couples home this afternoon after getting an email from them saying they needed help. The chimney, from what I gather is a block masonry, with the stone veneer. After having extensive work done on this thing (about a year ago), a recent strong storm revealed it does in fact still le.....Read More
 
Extended Roofing Warranty - 8 Replies
8/13/2010 7:07 AM
I'm in the market for a new roof and I wondered what your thoughts might be on purchasing an extended roofing warranty.....I'm thinking of using Certainteed Landmark and/or Premium Landmark shingles though my question is more general in nature.....Usually I don't purchase warranties, much less exten.....Read More
 
Main Service Entry spliced within Panel - 5 Replies
8/10/2010 11:48 PM
Breaker panel upgraded at some point to 200 AMPs. Main service cable extended, within the breaker panel, about a foot, with what appears to be probably a screwed together connector made for the job, to reach the main breaker.....Been a while since I've seen this.....No pics as I'm out in the field......Read More
 
Masonite Woodruff ? - 3 Replies
8/5/2010 5:46 AM
Looks like Masonite Woodruff to me on 1997 home, was told it was not?..I know there are several brands out there however need a tie breaker.....Click to View..http://www.inspectorsjournal.c...ds/Jerry Lozier/tn/tn_201085163814_P8050001.JPG.. 62.8 KB....Cli...Read More















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