brooklyn: Should lack of AFCIs be reported? - 04/22/09 07:58 PM
This subject came up at TIJ. I've had reason to think about this lately, and thought it would be nice to kick around here.
It's safe to assume, that we all report lack of GFIs in a home, even if it was built prior to them being required. But what about AFCIs? … (14 comments)
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brooklyn: WEBSITE HIJACKING - 07/05/08 10:47 AM
Hello everyone,
I've been away for a while and it's nice to say hello to all of my old AR buddies and hope to make some new ones.
I guess this is a good time to post this topic, I've posted it before, but the problem seemed to go away. It … (34 comments)
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brooklyn: This guy is not having a good day. - 02/19/08 05:09 PM
I see a lot of strange things driving through the streets of New York. I came across this today on my way home from work. I couldn't help but to stop and take a few pictures to share.
I feel very bad for the man that was driving the truck. He will … (17 comments)
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brooklyn: What's wrong with the way this circuit breaker panel is wired??? - 02/15/08 07:39 PM
I came across this yesterday. I'm going to put it out there for a while so we can have some fun. What's wrong with this?
This photo was taken in a multiple dwelling. A 21 story, 200+ apartment type building. I don't know how many of the units are wired this way, but, … (19 comments)
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brooklyn: Applying Silicone Like a Pro. - 02/06/08 08:35 PM
Well the shower stall is done, and I thought I'd share some more pictures. As most of us know, tiled joints always crack where there is a change of direction, so I specify applying silicone in the corners.
Having spent years as a glazier, I was "schooled" in the way of "tooling" … (18 comments)
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brooklyn: Blogjacking - 02/03/08 01:49 PM
I don't know if this is a "usual" and accepted practice, but here goes.
I find that contributing in different forums has increased my search ratings when someone enters certain keywords into a search. Of course, we all know this.
I try not to "blog" simply for the purpose of "blogging" and I … (11 comments)
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brooklyn: Cricket anyone? - 01/30/08 04:22 PM
Have you ever looked at something and before you could stop yourself, shouted out "Oh smailto:s#@*!"I just left a crawlspace where I encountered this:Image Insert:82.8 KBImage Insert:66.31 KBImage Insert:74.99 KBImage Insert:64.87 KBEach picture is of a different joist. Each and every joist was covered with these guys. I was afraid to pull down any insulation, … (14 comments)
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brooklyn: Leaking shower stall... or shall I say shower sink? - 01/29/08 07:15 PM
In addition to doing full Home Inspections and Certified EIFS inspections, I also find myself doing quite a bit of trouble shooting for folks that are having problems in their homes and can't seem to pinpoint the cause.
Today's mission was an intrusive inspection of a leaking shower base. The unit is located … (10 comments)
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brooklyn: Condensation on Windows - 01/19/08 07:51 PM
I got a call from a landlord that is having a mold problem in one of her rentals. The problem has her in L&T court.
After cleaning the mold, it reoccurs. She has informed me that the windows are sweating quite a bit, which by the way, are the problem areas.
I asked … (15 comments)
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brooklyn: How much time does it take for you to write a report? - 10/06/07 09:04 AM
I find I spend more time writing a report than it takes for me to do the inspection itself. By the way, an "average inspection takes me about 3 - 4 hours. When I hear of guys doing 2 inspections a day, 5 days a week, I just can't imagine myself … (34 comments)
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brooklyn: EIFS Inspections - 09/20/07 09:13 PM
In another forum that I participate in, a fellow inspector that is not familiar with inspecting EIFS had asked for some pointers. Although there is alot more to the process than can be reasonably posted. Below is a copy of a short list that I prepared.
The copy is edited, there were some photos … (6 comments)
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brooklyn: THANK YOU NIMA! - 08/01/07 05:44 PM
A really nice thing happened this past week.
The other evening I received a phone call from a gentleman that introduced himself as Nima Rezvan of Countrywide Loans in Norwalk, Connecticut. He sounded too nice on the phone, so, being a New Yorker I was sure he was trying to sell … (10 comments)
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brooklyn: RE Agents/Conflict of interest - 07/20/07 09:04 PM
This is actually a copy of a recent response I made on a different thread. The original is a bit old and has gone through a bit of drift, so I am reposting it as it's own blog in order to give others an opportunity to read it.
It has to do with the … (16 comments)
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brooklyn: Challanged Home Inspection - 07/13/07 07:20 PM
Last week I inspected a home in my area. I drove past it the night before just to get an idea of what I may need (ladder wise). I was horrified! The house... a very nice house, was built in a "soup bowl". Every side of the building was pitched wrong! … (18 comments)
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brooklyn: CERTIFIED EIFS INSPECTIONS - 06/24/07 11:34 AM
EIFS
Exterior Insulating Finish System
EIFS (Pronounced EEFS), Exterior Insulating Finish System , is an exterior cladding system is made up of numerous components, that work together form one system.
The components are:
Moisture Barrier
Drainage Plane (optional)
Insulation board. Mechanically and/or Adhesively attached.
Trim and Accessories
Base coat
Fiberglass mesh, embedded in the basecoat
Finish coat
Flashing
Sealants
A properly installed EIFS system can … (46 comments)
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