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2010 

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In the nomenclature of the building business the exterior of a house is covered in "cladding". Cladding protects the interior of the house from the elements most notably water. It's like wearing an old cheap raincoat, because like the old rain coat it leaks a little, some kinds more than others. ...
07/30/2010

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Spying is without question a dangerous occupation. A secret agent must have nerves of steel, a bit of a suicidal bent and most importantly a fake identity or cover. If a spy's cover is compromised they may mysteriously disappear one night never to be heard from again. That's how it happens in the...
07/23/2010

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Every summer deck collapses are in the news. This blog by Reuben Saltzman graphically depicts why home inspectors make such a fuss over decks. My take on this deck from his pictures is that it was located in a condo complex meaning it was built by "professionals". I think the HOA should be scrut...
07/17/2010

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How Many Inspectors Does It Take to Inspect a Home? It all depends on what they don't know. What exactly does that mean you ask? Well if one inspector doesn't know his electrical very well it can take at least two. I quite recently inspected a home that had been previously inspected about a month...
07/14/2010
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