Garry Sorrells

It may be robotic but someone still has to be a brick tender on the job, bricks and mortar don't show up by themselves. The machine has to be feed. [:-magnify It also looks that the joints are struck by humans.

A pre sale inspection has consequences. Once the seller is made aware of a defect they can not unring that bell. If there is a disclosure statement by the seller the inspection issues has to be listed. In California I believe the inspection becomes a historical document that must follow the property in all future sellers disclosures.

You don't have much recourse unless it is in the purchase contract. Structurally it looks OK. You don't like the artists creation. Laying stone requires some artistry.. Not all have the artistic desire in their work. Probably was a get done job by the installer. The good side of it all is that you can tear out what you don't like and redo it. It is a relatively small area that you are dealing with so labor cost and materials are small.

Absolutely right on high Relative Humidity (RH) from drywall, painting, concrete and more. The flooring installer has to take that into account as well as the moisture content of the flooring materials being used. The installer as a professional has to know what they are doing. I can in 15 min teach someone to lay flooring, it is the prep that is a major part of the job with wood moisture content highest on the list.

The problem is not with the house but with the floor. Dollars to donuts the flooring had not been acclimated to the house. Also the flooring installer had not checked the moisture content of the wood before laying it.

How about? Heating system froze, rads cracked. To be a living age there it has to be conditioned (heated). So flipper puts in as little as possible. Room has a heat source and meets definition. Like in sports. Tell me the rules and I will figure out how to play the game. Seem like it was applied to this house.

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$8K for saw + addons + $15,000 loader + loader trailer and truck to haul.[:-magnify

In my real world there would be a "Quit Work Sticker " slapped on the property. All work halted till all permits were filed and fines were paid. Did the Clinton's argue that the permits were in her server that she wiped clean?????

Jim, I would suggest the path of less resistance. The request/demand was " insurer has directed owner to "repair" cracks/damage" . Knock off loose material and parg over the area. Insurance not saying anything about being out of plumb or anything else, just cracks and damage. So just do what they request and don't make a bigger issue than what they exactly say/require. Material cost $10 or $15, labor 4 hrs.

James, Most of the time the jurisdiction that is responsible for the road is also responsible for the run off. Getting them to correct the problem can be a long drawn out process. If this is a private road then your probably up the creak.... Taking on this burden would have to be a costly adventure to correct. Burns, catchment systems and drainage lines taking the water to smother location and directing it to an adjacent property that you would then be responsible for their new water issues and your liabilities. Unless the deal is to good to pass up you might consider the now famous advice of " RUN Forest RUN!"

I haven't seen one taken down that has been up for a while. My curiosity is the development of mold and fungus between the plastic and the foundation wall.

Well I would have arranged a contractor to come the same time frame as HI and bid the job. Most HIs will not consider quoting what will take to make repairs. It is a matter of experience, ability, liability or unpaid time.

Whit Sharkbite I would recommend that you chamfer (bevel) the ends. A small nick in the O-ring will come back to haunt you. It may take 6 months to a year before it starts leaking. Else. well prepared ends and caution, leaves you with a good easy connection. Longevity is another question; 5 yrs, 10yrs, 20yrs, 30yrs or more. We don't know yet. I have been using them for 10+ yrs and have seen a few failures due to installation technique. PS; Almost forgot to mention. Don't forget about elect bonding when using Sharkbite.

Even with pictures you may miss a lot of damage. How are the rafter ends? Just to pick one area. Then there is the question of the top plate. The list could go on and on. Then ask if the repair is to be an exact replacement of existing design. Your best bet is to get your own contractor to make an all inclusive binding bid for the work after he has physically inspected the damaged areas.

How high from floor is the window? I am guessing 53inches, but could be closer to 60, but can not tell. What did you measure? it may be a case of close was good enough for permit sign off. If that was the case then it is not tempered and stamp/etching not to be found.

And you can take it with you when you move. Just like the European concept with kitchens.

Where was the glass? By/in tub? How far off floor? In passage doorway? Subject to fall area?

-If there is a stack temp sensor ti may be acting up due to soot, contacts,ect. -The photo eye (cad cell) on the ignitor may be the cause. -Cracked insulator on the ignitor electrode rods may be allowing an intermittent arc to occur. - Wiring, loose connection. - Transformer. Parts: Depends what you are looking for. You can get parts for 60 year old burners, you just have to look a little harder sometimes depending on the manufacture. A lot of parts are adaptable with a little modification.

The beginning of a Green Roof (sod), Eco friendly to combat global warming.

Have you asked the other HI if he could provide you with what he is using as his reference material for what he is stating???? If he has it let him pony it up. Sounds like you did all that was reasonable in 2006. Your client could have perused it after you had given him your opinion. Then again depending on the damage it may have happened even with the additional flashing as a result of how the builder had installed it.

Now that is depressing to see. I haven't been there for many many years. I remember it best from 1968 when it was the destination of 15 day canoe trip that started from the North Fork of the South Branch. Hot shower and good food was a treat to ourselves. Sad to see what it is now. Aaaaaaaaaah memories. Made me curious. Found this: http://www.gemstoneresorts.com/portfoli ... top-house/ For over 100 years, the Historic Hilltop House Hotel was a tourist favorite in Harpers Ferry. The site is currently under redevelopment.

Wishfull thinking...6PM and 26 inches on the north side of Baltimore and still snowing. The trick with the metal roof is to start the movement of the snow and it will come off. Pitch determines how much effort it is to get started. Don't have a snow rake, try using a 4"-4x4 with rope tied to each end. Get the rope over the peak and then pull it down the other side. may take a couple of tries to get the snow moving. Building to area code is just about a max load design. There was a Baltimore awning manufacture that would start calling his major customers to let them know when the loads exceeded the design specifications, no mater what time it occurred (2am would leave a message).. Covering his but on material, installation failure when they started coming down. Seems like not many wanted to pay to beef up specifications to meet the fluke condition that may come along. In the end that is why you have Home Owner's Insurance.

The apprentice plumber was told that he were being paid as piece work on this job. So they thought the more pieces yields more pay for the day job.

Remove some of the turf. Install sump pit with perforated cover reset turf over cover. Water should drain through turf???