condo inspection: Is brick veneer the real deal? - 09/13/07 11:12 PM
Is my brick house real brick?
A good alternative title might be what is brick veneer ?
Back in the good old days when homes were built with brick it served as the structure for the home.
In today's home brick is still used, but not for Structure so much as for appearance. In other words, you can think of it more as a siding. The actual structure of a home built with brick veneer is normally that of a wood frame. So basically what this means is that the brick does not support the house, but the House supports the brick.
Another good … (85 comments)
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condo inspection: Win money now ! (scratch cards online a new marketing tool) - 06/28/07 12:04 AM
Yes this is for real.
There is now an online version of a lottery style scratch card which can be downloaded to attract visitors.
If you visit my site you will find it right below my Active Rain link.www.chicagopropertyinspection.com
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condo inspection: Condo Inspection (agents assistance) - 05/25/07 02:13 PM
Hi to all...I am find that a substantial percentage of my inspection business is coming from the condo market and believe it or not you guys are an extremely important part of my job.
I pride myself on going out of my way to do the best job possible which can sometimes cost me money (read as time consuming)
The reason is I do not as a whole usually charge for a go back.When I do an inspection I do not develope tunnel vision by only looking between the walls.This is important particularly in smaller unit buildings.
Please remember that roof and basement common … (25 comments)
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condo inspection: Build a House (av)(aw) - 05/24/07 11:13 PM
With the foundation wall up it is time for the start of what it will be supporting.
This is a wood frame platform style construction so in order to begin they need to attach it to the foundation wall.
This is accomplished by bolting the bottom of the frame, to the cemented in place anchor bolts.
This is called the sill plate.
Notice how the wood of the sill plate is not allowed to make direct contact with the cement.This is done by placing a foam sill gasket in between.The foam comes in rolls that remind you of a big roll of tape.100 feet each in … (28 comments)
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condo inspection: Build a House (au) - 05/24/07 10:54 PM
Looking into the now in place window well we can see the drain at the bottom.
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condo inspection: Web Tool I could not live without - 05/14/07 12:06 AM
Every once in a while I throw in a helpful link that may help some one, and do not give a second thought about the amazing tecnology behind what helps me organise the ever growing number of sites that must be accessed for me to do my job as an inspector.
I have never disscused with anyone what sort of system they use to keep track of websites.
Let me share this one with anybody whom has never heard of it.
Just go to my del.icio.us and once you do there is no turning back.
This web site allows you to find all of the sites … (4 comments)
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condo inspection: Happy Mothers Day - 05/13/07 02:54 PM
I would just like to express gratitude to all women out there who have chosen the most difficult task in the world.
That is taking on the job of bearing and raising children.
If you have a photo of you with your mother
,let the world see it today so you can show her how proud you are of her.
I Love You Ma
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condo inspection: Build A House (am) (an) - 05/08/07 12:58 AM
Here are a few more pics and note that the vehicle is called a cement truck yet what it pours is called concrete HMMMMMMM.
Yes I (mis spelled)
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condo inspection: Build A House (ak) (al) - 05/04/07 08:25 PM
Making a little head way.
Don't forget if you would like to see all photos at once you can click to the Home Site and back.(but that's cheating)
Build A House
Do you notice the outside piece that locks it all together?
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condo inspection: Active Rain Helps People( and I feel good) - 04/30/07 08:46 PM
Some one contacted me today while I was at work by E-Mail after seeing my blog on Active Rain.
I came home tired and just thought ,a quick check for clients on my site before retiring to a nice evening in front of Heros, which is one of the shows I enjoy on TV.
The letter went on to request help regarding what appears to be a slumlord.
I went on to gather info which may be of help,and now feel very good about myself thanks to having a spot on Active Rain.
Maybe I missed Heros but now feel like one. There is something … (10 comments)
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condo inspection: Bad start/Friday Night (silver lining) - 04/28/07 12:36 AM
I seem to be spending far to many friday nights at home lately,but at least this time it is not my fault.One of my lady friends invited me over for a night of dinner,and sitting down to a Chicago Bulls Playoff Game(now that they are on the verge of finishing off last years world champion and worth watching).after I hit the garage door opener There was a bang that shook me up for a second.Turns out an bracket that supports one of the door tracs broke.Soon as I jumped out I pulled the plug on the opener and found a piece … (1 comments)
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condo inspection: BUILD A HOUSE (knowing what is important) - 04/27/07 01:11 AM
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condo inspection: General announcement - 04/21/07 10:53 PM
Hi... for those of you who have been following my series building a house and have an interest in more questions and answers regarding those photos I'm posting, then this is for you and would like to announce that I will be concurrently and coincidingly running them on the NACHI message board.
For those of you not in the know NACHI stands for national Association of certified home inspectors.
I do not believe you need to be a member in order to follow our message board as it is open to all.
Also please see my blog style website at chicagoland home inspection
You may be able … (6 comments)
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condo inspection: Building a house - 04/19/07 01:51 PM
Hi... today I begin something different one of my neighbors has bought the home across the street in order to tear it down and build new.This began last week and I thought I would begin taking photos for my own personal documentation, but it occurred to me this be a perfect opportunity to share and educate anyone who has an interest in seeing how a home is built from the ground up.
Personally I do not know of any website that has ever done this before so perhaps it will be the first. If you have seen any other website attempt this … (14 comments)
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