InterNACHI Message Board - Interior

Pre-Drywall and Drywall Inspections

mcyr — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:02:47 GMT

For all that provide any of these services, check out this link which provides other links to many solutions, pictures, and installation procedures. I thought it was pretty good.

Best Practices included;

http://toolbelt.buildiq.com/topics/i...h/drywall.aspx

:):D

Form board?

rmaday — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:12:12 GMT

Single rafter in attic with white substance on all sides.

Not paint - felt "chalky" and did not wipe off by just rubbing. A little saliva and some light rubbing and it did come off.

First thought is it is an old form board, but curious as to why only one, out of all the rafters in the attic.

There were other random framing members painted white also.

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Safety Glass required ?

belliott — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:07:52 GMT

Does this Casement require a safety bar or glass?

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House of dwarves

kshepard — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:37:53 GMT

All seven must have been about 3 feet tall!

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Recessed Light fixture and insulation

Rick Vollmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:56:17 GMT

There was a recessed light above the shower that was not I/C rated. It turned on the same time the vent fan was turned on. I removed the bulb and covered up the hole with some Greenboard drywall. I cannot reach the light fixture in the attic to save my life as it is installed all the way back to where the soffit are on the other side of the wall.

My question is, can I now cover the fixture with some insulation? You can feel the cold air coming down from the opening in the ceiling (with the temp. piece of drywall removed.)

I still have the exhaust fan operational and connected to the light fixture, just removed the bulb like I said.

Many thanks in advance.....

Waste chute or laundry pipe.

dmacy — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:34:01 GMT

Nice install of laundry chute.

Are there any requirements, specifications for laundry chutes?

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How do you report Asbestos Floor Tile ?

belliott — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:16:29 GMT

Did a Condo last night built in the fifties and pulled up a piece of the carpet to see what is most likely Asbestos tile under neath.
In the common area garbage chute room I found the same.

When you find this stuff (yeah yeah test it) do you report it and what do you recommend ?as I see two thoughts.

One is to leave it be

Two is that if you leave it be it is pulling particulates into the air every time you vacuum.

What say you ?

Cabinet question???

Mark Burns — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:21:27 GMT

Anyone know what the clearance from the counter top to the bottom of the cabinets should be?

Hallway dimensions

dmacy — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:36:30 GMT

Hallway was only 27 inches wide.

It states in Code check minimum hallways 36".

Would you report this narrow hallway?

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Need bug help

rmaday — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:36:27 GMT

Hundreds, if not thousands (I didn't count 'em all) of these guys all over basement carpet. All dead.

Walk out basement, finished, radiant heat in floor (not in service at time of inspection). Moisture meter showed less than 3% moisture (most <2%) on drywall. carpet not wet, stained nor musty odors. I figured these guys need the mositure, why did they come into the house?

House has been vacant for 6 months or so - client says he didn't see any of them in July when he first looked at the place.

Any ideas?

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ceiling stains

wsiegel — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:41:31 GMT

These stains are on the living room ceiling directly below the master bathroom. The tub was filled with water and drained, the sinks were run for 20 minutes, the stall shower was run for 20 minutes, and the toilet was flushed 5 times. After all of that the stains were found to be dry - no other indication of leaks.

Do you:

1) just mention dry stains on the ceiling and report your inspection method.
2) Call for more testing, as there are no signs of repairs.
3) As for a seller written disclosure.
4) State that there is no guarantee against future leaks due to no visible repairs.

My feeling is that the tub is not being used and may be the culprit. Filling it up once may not be enough to detect any stains. How would you guys write this up.

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Bad locks or something more

rmaday — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:36:01 GMT

Walk out basement - all 4 windows locks were in the same condition.
Pella windows. All other windows on upper levels were fine.

Bad lock hardware or something else?

TIA.

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White substance in the attic

dlee2 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:11:37 GMT

This white substance on the attic sheathing appears to be mold. It looks like they just cut new roof vents in the attic. The bath fan also vents into the attic. Would you recommend mold testing?

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Dryer & Bath Exhaust Together

jevans — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:10:35 GMT

Townhome with Harry Homeowner basement renovations. Original builder installed dryer exhaust runs from front wall to the rear wall, exceeding the 25' rule, actually 20' with the 90 degree elbow. Mr. Homeowner then decided to connect the bathroom exhaust to the dryer exhaust, imagine the moisture will clog the dryer lint, adding to the existing venting problem. :)

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attic stains

tvanvranken — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:34:46 GMT

I'm sure this has been discussed before but I need some refreshers. A-frame attic with knee wall storage. Some of the 2x6 trusses are discolored and dark where they meet the deck. No water intrusion that I can tell and does not look like mold as it is part of the wood. Ventilation is minimal. Check out the photos. I;m having difficulties in linking the photos. I'll work on that.

Thanks, todd