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long island: 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 probably loose his job over this.
They spray paint on the clearence sign coming in does make it difficult to read.
I used to have a tractor, many years ago. Anytime it looked close, I used to inch my way under, hanging out, or getting out and checking. It was scary.
One time, … (17 comments)

long island: 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 discussion resulting fro me stating that I felt it should be illegal for an RE Agent to refer a Home Inspector.
"I believe that no one should prohibit me from making a recommendation of anyone."
I have mixed emotions regarding this issue.
I don't like anybody telling me who I can work … (16 comments)

long island: 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 provide many years of cosmetically appealing, weather resistant, energy efficient and low maintenance service. An improperly installed or maintained EIFS system can be your worst nightmare.
In most cases of an EIFS system failure, it is not any of the components themselves that have failed . It is almost always an … (46 comments)

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