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Its always a good time to become a home inspector.

So, -it was a construction site, he did no damage, he was a good worker, -his crime: survival. He wasn't stealing services, he wasn't stealing tools or materials, he wasn't stealing time. He did not have a bed of his own, his perceived best option? A place most of would not even consider resting our head. -he was not told to move, he was not offered help, he was not connected with services, kindness or compassion. No hand up, no offer of a couch or even a backyard tent til he could get his feet back under him. -he was fired. No second chances. You're homeless, we're scared/ashamed, you're fired.

Lots of questions: How old is the home? Central cooling/heating system? Did the IAQ test look at mold/pollen allergens or also include tests for hydrocarbons? RADON test? Assuming its nothing more complicated than a need for cleaner air, and you have a central heating system, you could go with a whole home filtration system, with or without UV, multiple pleated filters, including a carbon option. Good luck and keep us informed?

He was fired for being homeless?

In our neck of the woods, LVL's require 3" end bearing, sometimes 4-1/2" depending on load - though there are always engineered exemptions. I suppose its possible that these were NOT end bearing locations, but mid spans in a multiply beam...

Get great reviews. It means a good inspection*, good customer service, and a polite insistence on getting a review. *a "good" inspection is, because of the state of affairs in the industry, WAY above average. Doing a great inspection is even better of course.

I've loved the minivan. Tools and ladders stay locked inside the vehicle. Don't get snow covered and are always clean and ready to go. When I have to go and rent a tall extension ladder (three times in 10 years) I can just strap it to the built in roof rack. Cheap to operate. cheap to maintain. And when I want to take 7 other friends for a mountain hiking trip we can all travel together.

With the COVVD restrictions, the city of Calgary moved to virtual safety code inspections. You would call them up on a service like Zoom or Facetime when it is time to inspect. They would tell you what to point the camera at.... I can't imagine the stuff that got overlooked...oh wait...they were doing that already.

I'm seeing more and more wall mounted boilers here. I know that they've dealt with the hot cold sandwich effect with small accumulator tanks (go figure!) in some Rinnais. The Triangle Tube system has a cabinet thats larger but far more open space inside and a more contained heat exchanger that offers little to see, but I've never seen one with a problem - yet. Like all technologies, things have improved. The same scale reducing improvements that have been included in conventional water heaters are also incorporated in newer on-demand systems. I'm curious why you guys suggest that they use more water?

This 1940's home had the original brick chimney with 'terra-cotta liner'. Only a furnace and water heater using the chimney now - separate issues. What I am curious about is this 'side-elbow'. Any thought would be appreciated.

Whitest paint ever for roofs.... as if there was never a layer of dust/dirt/pollution/leaves/bird shit on it.

Home inspection as a risk assessment... there is no absolute right or wrong. We need only explain the risk levels if not self evident (and according to my insurance company - its never evident so when I point out a pipe leak, I have to say " Water leaks can damage contents, materials, structure and may cause mould. Possible hidden damage". And each client has their own level of risk tolerance for any particular problem - or for each side of the triangle. Some are good with vermiculite - some have personal experience with a stove missing an anti-tip bracket, or leaking fridge that makes them averse to appliance concerns. Some have the money to deal with the consequences, some have the skills to lower the risks... I never know and it doesn't matter.

You disconnected the vent piping to shoot a picture inside?

Thanks Jim, I believe it is a Masonite or similar hardboard product. I'm just surprised to a find a 35 year old installation that looked so good .

Great coop! But is it a sedan? Don't coupes have four doors?