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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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"Arizona Real Estate" - Google News
"Arizona Real Estate" - Google News
Google News
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01/26/2012 08:33 AM
The Moen Group Real Estate Expands Estate Management & Concierge Services in ... - PR Web (press release)
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01/03/2012 02:11 AM
North Dakota oil boom fuels Arizona real estate sales - The Tennessean
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North Dakota oil boom fuels Arizona real estate salesThe TennesseanFlush with cash from an oil boom and plentiful jobs, North Dakotans are snapping up homes 1500 miles away in balmy Arizona, where prices have plunged since the real estate bubble burst. âIt boils down to the weather and taking advantage of the market,â ...and more » |
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01/06/2012 12:17 PM
WP Carey School upgrades real estate programs - Arizona State University
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01/11/2012 08:16 AM
The Moen Group Luxury Real Estate Debuts Linthicum Living's First Custom Home ... - PR Web (press release)
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01/03/2012 01:36 PM
Will short sale affect family trust that was cosigner on loan? - ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)
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Will short sale affect family trust that was cosigner on loan?ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)Need guidance on Arizona real estate law. Would they bank come after me now that we are married? Answer from blueroof.com: I will do my best to answer your question. There is information I would need to know about your specific situation to make sure I ... |
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01/10/2012 10:55 AM
Grand Estates offers a Spectacular Luxury Resort-Style Home at Auction in ... - RushPRnews.com (press release)
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01/02/2012 02:12 PM
FreeScore.com is a Fraud - Business Insider
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FreeScore.com is a FraudBusiness InsiderI was searching Trulia this morning for foreclosures and homes, thinking it was time once again to invest in Arizona real estate. Trulia is partnered with RealtyTrac, and RealtyTrac has been trying to get me to upgrade from my free account for a long ... |
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01/12/2012 04:22 PM
Back a Lawsuit, Get a Return - BusinessWeek
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Back a Lawsuit, Get a ReturnBusinessWeekThe firm invested $6 million in a breach-of-contract lawsuit between two Arizona real estate developers. The winner, Gray Development, paid more than $18 million to Burfordâa 200 percent return. Gray would not have been able to afford its highly ... |
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01/10/2012 09:02 AM
Defendants in Pinehurst Bank Case Say Feds Got it Wrong - LoanSafe
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Defendants in Pinehurst Bank Case Say Feds Got it WrongLoanSafeIn 1991, Conley Wolfswinkel, a major Arizona real estate developer, was indicted on 15 counts of bank fraud and federal elections law violations. The bank fraud charges were tied to $197 million worth of checks he wrote, $149 million of which was bad, ... |
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01/18/2012 07:21 AM
Champions of Champerty: Boutique Firms Bet on Lawsuits - cbl - Citybizlist (press release)
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Champions of Champerty: Boutique Firms Bet on Lawsuits - cblCitybizlist (press release)By way of example, Bogart points to a 2010 case in which Burford invested $6 million to back an Arizona real estate developer in a breach of contract suit. The developer used the funds to hire New York law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, ... |
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Arizona AND Realtors - Google News
Arizona AND Realtors - Google News
Google News
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01/27/2012 09:40 AM
Brokers Join Forces to Become Lee & Associates Arizona's Largest Office ... - RealEstateRama (press release)
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01/27/2012 08:19 AM
Legends event to honor real estate legacies of Amos, Kivel and Long families ... - Inside Tucson Business
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01/24/2012 08:22 AM
Local Realtor killed in Arizona crash - Rapid City Journal
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01/26/2012 05:40 PM
Real estate: Investing in the US - Globe and Mail
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Real estate: Investing in the USGlobe and MailIn fact, in Arizona, Canadians recently supplanted Californians as the leading out-of-state buyers. For both snowbirds and investors, Arizona does indeed reign as the Southwest's real-estate hot spotâa descriptor that takes on added meaning during the ...and more » |
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01/26/2012 12:21 AM
Foreclosures made up 20 pct. of home sales in 3Q - Boston.com
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01/27/2012 10:34 AM
Immigrant advocates target Marco Rubio ahead of primary - Naples Daily News
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Immigrant advocates target Marco Rubio ahead of primaryNaples Daily NewsBy AP US Senator Marco Rubio, R-Fla., addresses a constituent gathering at the Naples Area Board of Realtors on Friday, Feb. 4, 2011. About 200 people gathered to hear Rubio speak about national security, the nation's debt, government deregulation and ...and more » |
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01/27/2012 10:11 AM
Positive signs that the local housing market continues to recover - Prescott Daily Courier
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Positive signs that the local housing market continues to recoverPrescott Daily CourierMike Orr, director of the Center for Real Estate Theory and Practice at the WP Carey School of business at Arizona State University, said that for most areas, a housing supply of four to six months is looked at as normal. "It's good news for a market ... |
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01/04/2012 07:24 PM
Arizona Realtors Target Minot - KFYR-TV
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01/26/2012 11:20 PM
Some business near Sierra Vista still struggles after disasters - KVOA Tucson News
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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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