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inspections: "So easy, even a caveman can do it" - 08/13/10 11:49 PM
Cavemen contractors used primitive tools to notch an opening in the osb roof sheathing at the ridge peak:   
Using a circular saw instead of a claw hammer to create an even nailing line for installation of the ridge vent was unecessary I suppose.  
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inspections: One of those borderline FAQ's - Inspecting when it's raining - 08/27/08 10:03 PM
Well.. maybe this is not a frequently asked question, but it does come up.  I'm talking about rain.  Yeah, you could refer to it as "ActiveRain."  I'll sometimes have a client ask me if we should reschedule an inspection because the forecast calls for rain or it's raining already.
I tell them that there's no better time to inspect a property than when it's raining or when it is going to rain.  Just consider all the outside variables including but not limited to roof, flashing, grading, gutters and drainage.  Inspecting the attic for roof leaks when it's raining.  Does that make sense … (10 comments)

inspections: Home Buyers that don't feel the need to spend money to have a new home inspected - 02/14/08 05:10 PM
Is it worth the effort in trying to convert non-believers of the need to obtain a thorough home inspection on a newly constructed home?  You bet it is, although many times it will still fall on deaf ears.
It comes down to dollars and no sense.  "I'm covered by the warranty" and "Besides, it's passed inspection by the local building inspections department", or "I didn't really see anything of concern"
Veteran inspectors know that we often find it is easier to inspect a well-maintained existing home that has gone through the process of passing internal quality checks coupled with it having been inspected on … (4 comments)

 
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