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Nolan Kienitz

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  1. What license would that be? As far as I know that "license" is only internet myth. Ben, I have no clue ... those are just my 'musings'. I do know that the FAA is reviewing things regarding drones and their use, but don't know any discreet details. Again ... I was just thinking off the top of my head.
  2. So, I wonder ... Did they get FAA approval for the drone flight and was the drone and operator properly licensed or credentialed or whatever they require for those things? Fires burning in virtually all the fireplaces, water running in the sink, burners on ... just waiting for the skillets to cook dinner. Quite amazing ...
  3. Your company is "you". On your 'About' page you use singular, but have a label indicating "We" ... Keep singular ?? Like Katen ... I'm just a little picky ... when I'm aware of it. BTW ... great website.
  4. I stopped doing crawls 5-years ago. Charged an extra $200 for the crawls, but just getting too old with knees that are also far too creaky as well.
  5. That's not "getting your feet wet." It's jumping into the deep end. ... And the bank/lender and their attorneys would be rubbing their hands with "glee" seeing that have a target. BTW - very good call on your part jschway ...
  6. Tnx Marc, I didn't do a final test before I posted. I've corrected the error.
  7. Amazing fortitude!! I would have sat myself down in the chair you provided and started sipping on a Shiner Bock and watch you sweat. First I would move the chair to be in the shade of a tree!! [:-slaphap
  8. Buddy Holly's Hometown Unlikely Pioneer With Lightning and 'CSST' Fuel Gas Solution Headline for article about 2012 fatal home fire involving CSST. Buddy Holly's Hometown Unlikely Pioneer With Lightning and 'CSST' Fuel Gas Solution
  9. As I live and breathe ... a voice from the past. Good to see that you are back kicking about inspecting. Been a long time since we have talked. At least you don't have to deal with the TREC up in Oklahoma!! I'm sure you were using Whisper Reporter and they (Larry & Eric) have done a lot with the APP. I just got an update the other day with some minor modifications/tweaks. They are also working on a complete new version, but they have not indicated a time frame yet for release. I'm hoping I might get a beta to do some testing with. As you know it is so very flexible to build whatever report template/layout you want. That is one of the items I like about it. I had developed some templates for other things that didn't have anything to do with inspections ... it is just easy to work with. Good to hear from you.
  10. WHAT??!! JIm, you are kidding of course! Y'all have electricity up there now? [:-bigeyes
  11. As I live and breathe ... a voice from the past. Good to see that you are back kicking about inspecting. Been a long time since we have talked. At least you don't have to deal with the TREC up in Oklahoma!!
  12. INachi / Nick Gromicko now have two counter-suits: Download Attachment: InterNACHI-sues-HomeSafe-and-Kevin-Seddon.pdf 844.91 KB Download Attachment: InterNACHI-motion-to-pierce-HomeSafe-coporate-veil.pdf 69.24 KB
  13. Can use it to steam hotdogs ... [^]
  14. Nolan, are you able to perform a flooring inspection? I'm trying to locate a second inspector to corroborate the first inspection provided by the manufacturer. Some of the planks look to be "de-laminating" and were there a manufacturing problem, I'd not want to leave them out of the fun. Thanks!! Amy No, I won't do such an inspection. You need to get in touch with a qualified, reputable installer (recommended by the manufacturer to have been trained/knowledgeable in their product) and have them provide an independent review. Manufacturer should have several sources to choose from. I don't have any installers that I can recommend and would be searching just as I'm recommending you do. Sry for delay in reply as my wife and I were on a few days holiday with two of our grandkids.
  15. Agree with everyone above. Your installation is 'hosed'. Yes, we have had excessively high rain and high humidity this spring and early summer and all wood (or even laminate) product needs to sit in the home for almost a week to get acclimated to the environment. Installers should have tested moisture content, made sure floor (slab) was level ... if not put down a level-set compound, put down a vapor barrier if attempting to glue directly to slab. I agree with Jim L., I also prefer a nail down surface and that means a wood decking set on top of slab then the wood flooring gets installed. You will be in the midst of a finger-pointing session, but stay strong. Manufacturer is correct in that the "rules" of how the product is to be installed should have been followed. Can they provide a list of installers who they consider approved/trained to install their product in the D/FW market? Best wishes to you.
  16. Like Kurt said ... excellent timing on the shutter button. Great image. Pls e-mail high-resolution JPG to: Nolan@NolansInspections.com
  17. My oft-used phrase is: "Follow The Money." New home construction builders will do absolutely no more than what the local AHJ requires them to do ... no matter what the code and even 'local AHJ adopted' code says. I gave up doing new home construction phase inspections 5 years ago as I got tired of arguing with the builder and the AHJ ... even when the AHJ adopted paperwork was presented to them. Simply a "wink-wink" and "move along" ... there is nothing to see here. AHJ's and new home builders (follow the money) and the handshaking going on between the two. Sucks ...
  18. I always used to hear that boat owners have always had "two great days" ... 1) Day the boat was purchased and 2) Day the boat was sold. Kurt - you've just put a new twist on that saying. [:-slaphap
  19. Vinyl = NOPE! Aluminum = NOPE! James Hardie product one of the best products out there for siding as long as the installer is certified and proficient in installing the product. Same goes for almost anything being installed. If the company doing the installation is worth their salt the installation will meet the manufacturer's requirements. Not a hard decision.
  20. Here is a link to the Lafayette County - Mississippi - Court Cases. Documents have a fee attached if so inclined. Court Cases - Lafayette County - Mississippi
  21. If indeed it was used ... it was probably what was left in the shop, manufacturing site or on the truck. Waste not ... want not! I recall my Dad telling me that growing up on the farm.
  22. Don't spin your wheels with such. Comments above hit the points very well. You have better things to do than trying to dig up permits and status of each.
  23. Heck, Erby, I thought that was an image of Kurt that I found!! [:-monkeyd
  24. Here you go ... Click to Enlarge 10.34 KB
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