Welmoed
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As interesting as the unit looks, it will still need to be replaced after 10 years. I don't see where the added value is, other than it's a nifty gadget. Our house has at least a dozen units; I don't see spending $1560 to replace them. Do they "talk" to alarm systems?
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I did a "walk and talk" this afternoon for a client who was considering bidding on a house and wanted to know if there were any major big issues before putting in his offer. One issue I found is in-slab ductwork. I was able to get a few pictures but couldn't say what the ducting material appeared to be. I was hoping someone might be able to give me an idea of what the ducts are made of. Yes, I know a definitive identification would involve taking a sample and sending it to a lab or something. He's just concerned about the possibility of asbestos (house was built in 1956). Click to Enlarge 50.62 KB Click to Enlarge 48 KB Click to Enlarge 59.8 KB
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Just do remember to install them so that you might actually be able to shut the water off if needed. This was a Toto in a $2.2 million house. Click to Enlarge 30.68 KB
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I missed where the OP said it was an 11-month warranty inspection. In those cases, I agree completely that the builder has no business asking for insurance. We've never had one request it in those cases.
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Whenever we book either a predrywall or preclosing inspection on new construction, we ask for the builder rep's name and email and send them our "builders packet," which consists of our license and insurance information, plus our ASHI membership information. We figure it's easier to be proactive than to wait for them to ask for the information. There are still some builders around here who want to give their clients (and us) a hard time (such as telling the client we will only be allowed two hours to do the final walk-through inspection on a 4000SF house -- don't think so!!). Better to head them off at the pass and not give them a reason to be antagonistic. --Welmoed
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UPDATE: Worried sick about red maples close to hou
Welmoed replied to oatmealeater's topic in Foundation Systems Forum
The root ball of a tree is usually equal to the drip line. That is, if the leaves and branches of the tree canopy reach out 30 feet from the trunk, the roots will -- or will try to -- reach out the same distance. So if a tree is planted so close to the house that the branches overhang the roof, the roots will be doing their darndest to push that way too, exerting a lot of pressure on the foundation. Once the tree is cut down, this pressure will go away. Decomposing roots shouldn't cause much of a problem. Removing the trees will also help extend the life of the roof. We do inspections in Silver Spring; you're welcome to give our office a call.