improper remodeling: When Does Basement Wall Framing Demand Pressure-Treated Wood? - 09/20/16 08:16 PM
When does basement wall framing demand pressure-treated wood?
This subject house was built in 1956 and the basement was recently "finished."  At least that's what the house features list touted.
The "finished" basement had many things left unfinished.  Like wiring that wasn't hooked up, holes left in the walls where wiring was fished, no handrail or guardrail on the staircase, and various wood moldings not completed.
But there were various signs that the basement was not finished professionally, indicating, therefore, that there was never a permit pulled. 
One big sign was that none of the sill plates had used pressure-treated wood.
In new construction, or remodels, … (10 comments)

improper remodeling: Ceilings That Bulge Downward Bulge For A Reason - 06/05/16 06:42 PM
When walking through a house, ceilings that bulge downward bulge for a reason.
In this case there were new light fixtures installed in the bathroom ceiling.  A new fan was also installed.  And the ceiling nearby bulged downward dramatically.  Knowing what I was seeing I broke out Mighty Mo.
The thermal camera showed what I suspected might be the case.
You can even see the bulging drywall in the thermal image!
This is early in the morning, and it is not hot yet outdoors, yet even in the morning sun the attic space is beginning to heat up quite a bit.
One light and the HVAC … (8 comments)

 
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