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I did hear the homeowner also state that the contractors are not required to be licensed. At least people are starting to realize that issue. That whole situation is one reason that I go off on tangents. If I am required to be licensed so what, I will get it and I will pass the cost on to the consumer like every other business. BUT! When a contractor is in my face telling me, and writing letters to his congressman about how he believes that HI’s should require a state license when he is not…[:-censore…. It’s laughable and proves to me why exactly we need HI’s. I feel a little better. Craig

Thanks Chad, I will pass that information on to him. Craig

Thanks. Its not what I see but what a customer didn't see. He had copper stolen from several units and said he was told that there was another kind of material that he could use to replace it that was not in such demand. I was not aware of anything that would work that I could tell him about but that I would look into it and let him know what I found out. Craig

Does anybody know if anything other than copper can be used for piping for outdoor Heat Pumps/AC units? Thanks, Craig

I had the opportunity to speak with the lady that owns Hathmore Technologies, LLC out of Blue Springs Mo, and she turned me on to some pretty good books and training covering information on energy conservation for buildings. Here is the link. http://www.srmi.biz/ Thanks, Craig

Home Energy Ratings Craig

He may want to keep an open eye for frost upheaval on those basement walls. I have been doing some research on this very thing for a rebuild that I am working on and the only guarantee that I have found that it won’t happen is if you can prevent moisture from getting against the foundation via the soil. All information say’s insulate the outside if it’s cost effective or inside (above) the frost line. If anyone has info… stating otherwise please inform me. Craig

Do a google search on this. "ITE pushmatic breaker panel info" You will get lots of info.[] Thanks, Craig

Nice, I like it! Thanks, Craig

Makes sense, thanks! Craig

I am not familiar at all with who determines the results of a mold sample but here is a question. When you take a urine sample to the doctor, or a stool sample from your animal that you have collected to the vet, does that make you a medical professional? (No) I do not know enough about mold collecting to say whether I am against it or for it but from what I read about what some inspectors are doing it is simply taking air samples and sending them to a lab to be tested for mold and what type if any. Then the client can determine (with there medical professional) whether they are allergic. Thanks, Craig

Would that take care of any path found through the water? Thanks, Craig

Board is pretty quiet this week. Hope its because everyone is busy inspecting.[:-magnify Craig

Never seen it but it does resemble the mark of the D.I.Y er after maybe fire damage or some other type of damage to the roof. [?][:-boggled Craig

Good job Charlie, I had to read almost the whole IRC book to locate all that.[:-hypnoti Thanks, Craig