Jim Katen

I guarantee that it's not an insect and it doesn't look like any fungus that I've ever seen. The powered is following the growth rings. 

My best guess is that it's the wood equivalent of efflorescence. Brush it off and forget about it. 

That's good.

I can smell it. 

I see that with one coat stucco all the time. 

There's a reason why traditional stucco was applied in three coats. . . 

42 minutes ago, greyboy39 said:

It  is the main panel. Is there anyway to tell if the terminal is rated for two wires? Ive read that snowman shaped terminals/lugs are designated for two wire installations.

 

If it's listed for two wires, that information will be stamped on the lug or on the schematic. 

I'd say it's asking for trouble. Draw enough amperage through the wires for long enough and, yes, it'll get warm.

Interesting. Around here, an inspector can't fail an installation without citing a specific code section. He's got to actually write it on his inspection sheet. Can NE inspectors just make up requirements?

It's about pressure. The direction of the air flow doesn't make it leak more in one direction than another. When the pressure inside the pipe is greater than the pressure outside, air will leak out, regardless of the orientation of the sleeves.

I don't blame the inspector. Most elevator machine rooms that I see are dim.

Does the code really specify an "incandescent" light? That's difficult to believe. He shouldn't have a problem with a really bright LED lamp in an incandescent fixture. It would run on regular power and emergency power, fit within the cage, and use less energy to boot. Plus, you could retrofit it into any existing setting.

In the future, why not specify multiple fixtures? Much better if one were to burn out.

And paint the room white. Makes a big difference.

I've seen masons work faster. But the machine never gets tired, never slows down, and doesn't need an assistant to feed it fresh mortar.

On the other hand, it does a terrible job of striking the joints.

Those appear to be ridge vent shingles, and in my opinion they're peachy-ducky.

I've never heard of a "ridge vent shingle". Those are just plain field shingles installed over a ridge vent.

Those are just field shingles. I think it's a poor idea because the laminated portions tend to lift, making the roof look like its hackles are up. Otherwise it's harmless.

. . . I assume that the draft is coming down through the chimney from the top of the chimney, and had concern that exhaust would be drawn back down the shaft when the boiler is in operation. . . .

I share your concern, especially if its venting into the chimney in the middle picture, with the (probably unlisted) shroud at the top. There's no benefit to leaving the gap there. I'd advise them to have it sealed.

I always installed them so that they hooked under the rebar.

I swear there was a vent connector wall penetration prohibition in the past. There still is, if one were to follow various manufacturer's installation instructions. . . .

You might be remembering 1803.3.1 which, strictly speaking, doesn't apply to gas appliances.

M1803.3.1 Floor, ceiling and wall penetrations. A chimney connector or vent connector shall not pass through any floor or ceiling. A chimney connector or vent connector shall not pass through a wall or partition unless the connector is listed and labeled for wall pass-through, or is routed through a device listed and labeled for wall pass-through and is installed in accordance with the conditions of its listing and label. . .

How about:

G2425.7.2 Connection to factory-built fireplace flue. An

appliance shall not be connected to a flue serving a factory-

built fireplace unless the appliance is specifically

listed for such installation. . .

(or is that not a "factory-built fireplace"?)

If that flex vent connector is single-wall, it doesn't belong in an unheated garage. 2427.10.2.2

The sizing of the common vent is probably tricky with three appliances. I'd look at the sizing tables carefully.

Otherwise, I'm stumped. I see nothing else in chapter 24 or chapter 3 that would prohibit this.

It sounds like you got a bum circulator. Have you tried calling Grundfos?

It's so the guy cutting the valley isn't ben ding over downhill at the edge of the roof.

Chickens.

Is he different than the guy weaving the shingles bending over downhill at the edge of the roof?

Is construction supervision a better job than inspecting houses?

Marc

Not to speak for Darren but my guess is that it depends on the day.

I was at a draw meeting for construction of a large multifamily project when the building owner and the owner of the contracting firm started to get into an argument. Veins were popping out of their foreheads, tabletops were being pounded, and the job trailer was rocking back & forth as they kept getting in each others' faces. I was sitting there, trying not to roll my eyes, when the construction supervisor sidled up behind me, and whispered, "Wanna trade jobs?"

Have a sample tested to find out for sure, then go here:

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/pdf/cda/atr ... cument.pdf

I don't see any harm in it, but I can't imagine how it would help with ice dams. Seems pointless.

At the valleys, why are the first two courses woven while the rest is closed cut?

Marital aid.

Balsam Wool or Silva Wool.

They are relatively new to our market area. I have read most of the stuff on the web, including reviews. What do you, as inspectors, think abt their product line. Also has there been a positive effect from their ownership of Goodman?

Just looking to discuss, not necessarily endorse or dis-credit them.

Trent, Ken, & I see them often because they're well suited to the Pacific Northwest. I'm not so sure that they're well suited to the frigid upper midwest.

. . . I was asking about my web page, not my example report. . .

Way too many words. It's like a marriage proposal. If you have to itemize the points in your favor, you're doing it wrong.

Hi honey. You know, there are two types of husbands . . .