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01/27/2012 04:18 AM
an typical inspection form template please...
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Hi. I would like to get my hands on a very good home inspection form please. if someone has one , please let me know
thanks
stef. Montreal.
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01/27/2012 01:53 AM
Help, please. My whole house is humming and I don't know what to do
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Apologies for the length of this but I will attempt to provide pertinent information about my situation.
About six weeks ago, a humming noise seemed to engulf the entire house. We cannot find the source of the noise and it is so bad, it's affecting our quality of life. We're talking about breaking our lease if we can't find a solution. The best way to describe this noise: it sounds like an 18 wheeler idling in the driveway. It's a low frequency hum that never stops. I mean it's present 24 hours a day, every day. In the past few days, it's gotten louder; we have to wear earplugs inside. We've been in this house for four years and never experienced anything like this. The house was built in 2000, it's a single-story, three-bedroom, two bath, two-car garage, 1500 sq ft. It's your typical Las Vegas house.
We've tried several solutions to no avail. The neighbor who shares our backyard wall has an extremely noisy pool pump and we thought that was the source of our unbearable noise. We asked him to not run the pump 24/7 and he says he had the pool guy out to fix it.
But that didn't take care of the noise. Then we thought it was the transformer in our front yard. Even one of our next door neighbor's called the power company to complain about it. It had suddenly started humming abnormally loud so the power company replaced the transformer. That did not take care of the noise.
We are at a loss. You can't really hear the noise outside. Rather, you can't hear anything that seems out of the ordinary. If you stand in the walkway between our house and the neighbor's, you can somewhat hear the noise. I cannot tell if it's coming from my neighbor's house or elsewhere.
We cut the power to our house, turned off the heating unit. The hum continued.
My best guess is that the noise is a normal, low-frequency sound outside (a heat pump, generator, ??) but when it filters in through our attic vents, it's amplified and the result is this constant, unbearable hum. The sound is throughout the house but concentrated in the master bedroom and bathroom, which is at the back of the house and directly under an attic vent. Or, somehow our house is making this noise but I can't imagine what would do that. Something in the attic, humming even in the absence of electricity? Would the furnace do that? We have gas heat.
We did have a new water heater installed in the garage but the noise was present a few days before that. Plus, the noise is constant. The water heater doesn't emit a constant noise. But that would be another good way to describe the noise; it sounds like a very loud gas water heater when the water is being heated.
I don't know who to call for help. A home inspector, an acoustic engineer, a plumber, HVAC techician or someone else? Does this sound like anything explainable or fixable? I appreciate any guidance offered. I cannot describe just how terrible it is to be in our home these days. It's dreadful.
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01/27/2012 12:28 AM
Welome me
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Hi,
I am new here, please welcome me.. hope we will have great time here together :p.
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01/26/2012 09:16 PM
Bad day for a ride
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I'm sitting in my truck between inspections today with my face in the computer...... and bam! Poor guy on a motorcycle had someone pull out in front of him. Best choice was to plow into the parked car.... luckily he was mostly okay. His knee/leg was a bit messed up but I think he'll be alright.
Worst part.... listening to the phone call to the wife - "Hi honey, I got in ANOTHER accident" - I'm thinking the insurance money won't be spent on a new bike.
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01/26/2012 06:36 AM
electrical bonding to earth with Post tension
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Home built in 2008 with Post tension and of course PEX, could not find a Earth Bond and a few other Electrical items. Buyer requested repairs, seller is a Investor with a Electrical Contractor on his payroll and tells the buyers Agent that the home has PEX and does not need Bonding to Earth, his reasoning "the piping is plastic".
I told my customer that all homes required a Bond to Earth and explained why. After I went through my copy of the Home Reference Book, my Building Code and Code check, couldn't find a exception, Who out there know of a exclusion in the Residential Building Codes for PEX and or Post tension.
Thanks, be safe and profitable Nick
Phoenix Home Inspector, Arizona Commercial Inspections, AZ Property Inspectors, HUD, FHA, VA Alatis Inspection Service LLC (http://www.AzHomeInspectorOnLine.com)
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01/25/2012 10:00 PM
Dryer Vents
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This is a question I should know, but one I have never really asked myself. Does the IRC require a dry to be vented to the exterior in a single family room. I know the length requirements on the vent but is it required to vent if a dryer is installed.
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01/25/2012 04:43 AM
Offset Rafters at Ridge Board
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[FONT=Times New Roman","serif]I had a home inspection with a site framed roof. House was built in 2006. At theridge board some of the rafters were not set opposing each other at the ridgeboard. Several were offset from eachother; some by a few inches. Ridge board did not appear to be wavy; roof line appeared to be straight. I do not find any statement inthe code requiring that the rafters be set opposite each other at a ridgeboard, only that they be framed to a ridge board. Is there a section or requirement that I am not seeing?[/font]
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01/24/2012 06:49 PM
At least it's not a beer bottle...
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For those of you unfamiliar with Wawa, that's a Wawa water bottle there trapped in the wall next to the gas fireplace. Wawa is our major convenience store chain here in Philly.
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01/24/2012 05:01 PM
Older Rheem rooftop Package
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I cant identify this Rheem unit installed about 1988 - 90. Here is the outline drawing.
Image: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/9LSBPjgkBTeNrF9_Ki1tKUKweslNWMH7r3Ysd8TeCs4?feat=directlink
Also others here.
https://picasaweb.google.com/113403583336321407877/LosBanosFurnace?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCJPXjaSJuqoj&feat=directlink
Problem is fan motor is on low all the time. If I call for heat, fan goes to high and blows out warm air. Wiring Diagram in in bad shape. states that it is a Honeywell. Drawing # 90-22141-01
Need all the help you guys can give.
Thanks
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01/24/2012 03:26 PM
Who needs combustion air?
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As I keep telling clients, I see something new at every inspection.
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01/24/2012 02:07 PM
Great Month
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A nice slow January and now a dead motherboard on the office desktop computer. The hits just keep on coming.
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01/24/2012 12:37 PM
Shower Leaks. Commercial Inspector Needed - DFW/Wichita Falls Texas
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We are looking for a qualified forensic inspector/expert witness (local, if possible). I welcome all comments and inquiries with regard to the cause of these leaks, but for hire we need some specific qualifications.
Some of the problems we perceive/anticipate are:
Curbs built with metal framing instead of brick, capped with Durorock, possibly with screws through the pan on the inside and on top of the curb.
Possibly flat substrate beneath the pan, although dished out an inch or two around the drain.
Denshield possibly installed all the way to the bottom of the recess, meaning flush exposure to the mud.
No pebbles over the weep holes. In a few cases silicone, or taut pan material blocking the weep holes from underneath.
There are claims that the lack of rocks at the weepholes is perhaps the entire cause of the leaks. Based on your experience what are your preliminary thoughts on the cause and outcome of this matter? (If you are interested in seeing pictures I can send them.)
For hire, we are looking for someone with expert knowledge/certification in the following:
Tile Council of America Installation Handbook,
The American National Standards for Ceramic Tile Installation and Setting Materials (ANSI A108/118)
Extensive field experience and knowledge of shower pan installation specifications and requirements would also be necessary.
If interested, please send a message and include any additional qualifications/experience/references.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Ian Marroquin
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01/24/2012 12:12 AM
Thank you.
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Hello everyone..,I have been monitoring this site for a while and got the courage to become a member of your community.
I am a perfectionist and I am a sponge for knowledge.My area of expertise is Roofing,Siding and Gutters.I feel I have some things to offer this site in regards to my trade.
I have the utmost respect for everyone directly or indirectly involved with the home industry.I give respect and would like the same in return.
I truly look forward to my time here.Thank you for having me.Thank you.
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01/23/2012 11:39 PM
Return vs. fireplace
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looks close...;)
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01/23/2012 07:50 PM
Strange Deck connection
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I was at a condo today and saw 3 1-1/2" pipes sticking through the wall into the floor joists. Looked outside and they capped them with PVC and set a deck on them. Amazing! Sorry 2nd photo needs a 90 degree turn.
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01/19/2012 04:22 PM
Austin Home Search Experts at Regent Property Group Compare Austin's 2011 Real ... - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
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01/19/2012 11:43 AM
Austin sees positive trend in home sales - Bizjournals.com (blog)
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01/25/2012 02:43 AM
Kathleen Bucher Joins the Exclusive Haute Living Real Estate Network - PR Web (press release)
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01/23/2012 03:56 PM
Greater Rochester Association of Realtors releases fourth-quarter, year-end ... - Penfield Post
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01/24/2012 09:43 AM
Johnnie D. Wheat - Van Zandt News
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Johnnie D. WheatVan Zandt NewsHe was a real estate broker and appraiser and a member of First United Methodist Church, Grand Saline. He was a past president of the Civitan Club in Austin, the Realtor of the Year in 1971 in Austin, and Vice-president of the Board of Realtors in ... |
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01/27/2012 11:59 AM
People on the Move - REjournals.com
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People on the MoveREjournals.comMid-America Real Estate Corp. has named Andy Bulson as a new partner. Bulson, 43, of Inverness, is responsible for the management of Mid-America's Suburban Tenant Representation Team, representing numerous national retailers throughout the Chicago area ... |
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01/12/2012 10:43 PM
Area home starts could jump as much as 10% in 2012, expert says - Austin American-Statesman
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01/13/2012 03:02 AM
Benchmark Realty opens Murfreesboro office - The Daily News Journal
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Benchmark Realty opens Murfreesboro officeThe Daily News JournalShe holds the designation of Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) and is the secretary for the Middle Tennessee chapter of Women's Council of Realtors for 2012. Mason has a bachelor's degree in Corporate Communications from Austin Peay State ...and more » |
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01/26/2012 10:18 AM
Habitat dedicates Cedaredge home - Delta County Independent
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Habitat dedicates Cedaredge homeDelta County IndependentHotz also said that the Delta chapter board members (Fred Davenport, Candyce Blair, Tom Harding, Ken Christianson, Tana Carillo, Tate Locke, Marilyn Spor, Glen Austin and Roger Fulks) have chosen to keep the local chapter a grass roots organization, ...and more » |
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01/24/2012 08:04 AM
ONEprop Celebrates its 25th Anniversary - PR Web (press release)
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ONEprop Celebrates its 25th AnniversaryPR Web (press release)The Southwest's leading real estate and property management firm marks its 25th anniversary with education advancement and a staff promotion. ONEprop, Inc., the Southwest's leading full-service real estate and property management firm, is celebrating ... |
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