Bill Kibbel

Probably not for sidewall vent termination.

Those usually have a vent safety switch that shuts it down if there isn't adequate natural draft right away. 

Download and check the manufacturer's instructions

Gas or electric? 

2-3 weeks, turn it down to vacation setting. A month or more, I shut it off.

I don't like plastic anything. The fiber cement is really quick and easy.

If you dont have one, grab a cheap drywall lift from Craigslist or Horror Fright.

I would choose 4x8 sheets of beaded fiber cement (HardieSoffit).

It ain't the first one.

According to neighbors, they rent out the basement to overnight guests.

The water is frozen when it gets here.

Did you try contacting Empire Comfort? (Empire Stove Co.) I'm pretty sure they're still around.

Also contact Northern Propane Products.  I got some gas light parts there - not the right brand, but it worked.

Well stated, Jim.  You also need access to maintain stone foundation walls.   http://historicbldgs.com/stonefoundations.htm

Post the exact language in the standards that specifically prohibits cost projections.  Does it state "not required to" or prohibit?  Are these standards recognized/enforced by any state law?

Testing vermiculite for asbestos is completely useless and wasting the homeowners money.  There is no correlation between any test results and the actual presence/absence/amount of asbestos fibers in the vermiculite.

Les (Mr. Smooth) shows up and steals all the women.

I'd really like to see this building - an excellent story of preservation/adaptive reuse.

I also want to see Buffalo.   Dad was born and raised there and started his engineering career at Becco Chemicals.  Grandpa Kibbel was a plumber at Niagara Hydroelectric.

I just recently discovered my Great Grandfather was the plumbing inspector for Buffalo for about 25 years.  He also taught advanced plumbing and heating and wrote a book on plumbing.  It turns out I've already read his articles in The Journal of Plumbing and Heating and Mechanical Contracting and Plumbing including the article I read decades ago that really helped me understand gravity hot water heating.  

If you're serious, I can send anything you need. Done about 45 of these now, including several in NY.

I would prefer glue and screw. Some engineers here insist on bolts.

Hey Chad, I gotta check this place out. Lets put together a couple days of classes here.

Adaptive reuse of a former insane asylum in Buffallo, NY

I've seen quite a few in the UK. Don't know why so few here.

Pranus, why do you just paste text copied from other sites?

Are you an inspector there in Maharashtra?

It was asked and answered in another post over a year ago.

7 hours ago, DCBuildings said:

Actually, if the original flashing was cracked, then sliding new flashing down on top of it like these pictures would generally fix the water intrusion in most cases, possibly getting years more life for the cost of the $5 boot. Toss in a little silicone between the boots and Bob's your uncle. You could even cut the flats off the 2nd boot, and just slide the bell down with caulk... if you don't like the happy-go-lucky appearance

Repair collars, without the flange,  are available.

5 hours ago, Jim Katen said:

pranus, can you cite a source for your opinion? 

 

I think India uses the Britiish IET regulations. 😁

Stepped on many and also stuck to firearms in crawlspaces.

Did you pee on the sign?

Arlene Puentes

www.octoberhome.com

Clawfoot tubs.

The stains show that more than just a leak at the drain occurred. 

Nothing will continue grow if there's no moisture.  After the leaks are fixed and everything's dry, spray it with Concrobium (sodium carbonate and TSP). Probably not necessary but folks that believe all the hype about mold feel better.

Might be helpful for some folks inspecting slate roofs.

historicbldgs.com/slate_roof.htm