http://www.nachi.org/forum Questions posted to AskNACHI.org are displayed here for responses from InterNACHI members. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:21:37 GMT vBulletin 60 http://nachi.cachefly.net/forum/images/2006/misc/rss.jpg http://www.nachi.org/forum http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/spray-cellouse-45288/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:52:05 GMT building a new home in northern iowa with 2 - 6 walls, used celluose spray on insulation on walls,contractor has plastic and drywall installed on inside and osb board on outside .contractor has started to install siding on and discovered one piece of osb board warped then replacing finding out cellouse still partialy wet approx 2 inches along osb board. Is this common? any thoughts? building a new home in northern iowa with 2 - 6 walls, used celluose spray on insulation on walls,contractor has plastic and drywall installed on inside and osb board on outside .contractor has started to install siding on and discovered one piece of osb board warped then replacing finding out cellouse still partialy wet approx 2 inches along osb board. Is this common? any thoughts? ]]> AskNACHI.org Forum digger http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/spray-cellouse-45288/ http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/sir-45276/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:31:35 GMT we are moving out of state soon ...we have an old double wide mobile in a senior only park..we will be taking a big hit on the sale price over what we paid 10 years ago...so i dont want to get hit with a lot of uneccessary repair costs in order to sell it...i need to know what might not pass an inspection so i can make what ever repairs are need asap. i need to know how this inspection thing works... bob leonard costa mesa, ca. we are moving out of state soon ...we have an old double wide mobile in a senior only park..we will be taking a big hit on the sale price over what we paid 10 years ago...so i dont want to get hit with a lot of uneccessary repair costs in order to sell it...i need to know what might not pass an inspection so i can make what ever repairs are need asap. i need to know how this inspection thing works...
bob leonard
costa mesa, ca. ]]> AskNACHI.org Forum Unregistered http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/sir-45276/ http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/shower-fan-and-lights-45255/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:32:37 GMT Would like to know if puting a fan and light combination above a bath tub with gfi protection is aloud by code and if so does it have to be 8 feet above the tub or can it be lower like 7 foot thank you don Would like to know if puting a fan and light combination above a bath tub with gfi protection is aloud by code and if so does it have to be 8 feet above the tub or can it be lower like 7 foot
thank you don ]]> AskNACHI.org Forum Unregistered http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/shower-fan-and-lights-45255/ http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/radon-system-loud-45230/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:56:54 GMT When we had our old addition rebuilt a few months ago, our mitigation system was turned off so we weren't working in exiting fumes. The new addition's roof is now higher than the old one so the exhaust pipe is now about 6 inches below the roof line. The code inspector said the pipe should be extended above the roof line but in the meantime the system is now making a loud humming noise that we can hear when we are outside or our windows are open. We think there is something wrong with the fan and called the installer. It was installed about 12 years ago. The installer says that we need a new fan because the system was turned off when our addition was being built, that we are not supposed to turn it off. Without looking at it, he says it will cost me $3000.00 to fix it. Is this correct? I thought I should have someone look at it before I commit and while they are here, have them adjust the exhaust so that it exits above the roof line. Or could the problem just be the exhaust venting below my roof? ]]> AskNACHI.org Forum Unregistered http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/radon-system-loud-45230/ http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/international-association-certified-home-inspectors-standard-practices-45082/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:30:54 GMT If the only items in the report that are mentioned are items that are defective. No mention of any items that were ok or working properly. Is this type of only reporting on what was defective ONLY a report that meets the NACHI Standards of Practice? Chuck If the only items in the report that are mentioned are items that are defective. No mention of any items that were ok or working properly.

Is this type of only reporting on what was defective ONLY a report that meets the NACHI Standards of Practice?

Chuck ]]> AskNACHI.org Forum Chuck Lambert http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/international-association-certified-home-inspectors-standard-practices-45082/ http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/chinese-drywall-45001/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:32:36 GMT Has anyone came up with an accurate inspection for the presence of Chinese drywall? SW Fla has a lot of concerns with this issue. Thanks for any input, Jim Has anyone came up with an accurate inspection for the presence of Chinese drywall?
SW Fla has a lot of concerns with this issue.
Thanks for any input,
Jim ]]> AskNACHI.org Forum jschlotter http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/chinese-drywall-45001/ http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/life-expectancy-roof-4-point-inspection-44995/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:43:38 GMT Why is a shingle roof only rated for 15 years life expectancy, when the shingle is 25 year shingles? This is during a 4 point inspection. Please call me at 941-924-7036 Why is a shingle roof only rated for 15 years life expectancy, when the shingle is 25 year shingles? This is during a 4 point inspection. Please call me at 941-924-7036 ]]> AskNACHI.org Forum Joan Gardyasz http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/life-expectancy-roof-4-point-inspection-44995/ http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/radon-44994/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:34:50 GMT I did a radon test that scored 18, but the cannister pick up date and time was not marked, the buyer picked it up for me and mailed it in; without marking the time and day. So I did another radon test and this time the seller removed the bucket the cannister was setting on. My question is: Will this radon test be useable or accurate? I did a radon test that scored 18, but the cannister pick up date and time was not marked, the buyer picked it up for me and mailed it in; without marking the time and day. So I did another radon test and this time the seller removed the bucket the cannister was setting on. My question is: Will this radon test be useable or accurate? ]]> AskNACHI.org Forum rbenson http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/radon-44994/ http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/life-expectancy-roof-4-point-inspection-44991/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:09:39 GMT Why is 15 years life expectancy used on roofs in 4-point inspection when my shingle roof has 25 year warranty. Please call me 941-924-7036 Thanks Joan Why is 15 years life expectancy used on roofs in 4-point inspection when my shingle roof has 25 year warranty. Please call me 941-924-7036 Thanks Joan ]]> AskNACHI.org Forum joang http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/life-expectancy-roof-4-point-inspection-44991/ http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/life-expectancy-used-4-point-inspection-44987/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:59:57 GMT Why in a 4-point inspection is 15 years used for the life expectancy of a a shingle roof, when I have 25 year shingles. Please call me 941-924-7036 Why in a 4-point inspection is 15 years used for the life expectancy of a a shingle roof, when I have 25 year shingles. Please call me 941-924-7036 ]]> AskNACHI.org Forum JoanG http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/life-expectancy-used-4-point-inspection-44987/ http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/life-expectancy-roof-4-point-inspection-44985/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:40:54 GMT Why in the state of Florida on a 4 point inspection a 15 year life is used on shingle roofs? When the shingle is a 25 year shingle. Who dictates this 15 year life rule to the inspectors? This is ruining my ability to obtain afordable insurance. I am not willing to re-roof my house every 10 years. Please call me 941-924-7036. Thank you. Joan Why in the state of Florida on a 4 point inspection a 15 year life is used on shingle roofs? When the shingle is a 25 year shingle. Who dictates this 15 year life rule to the inspectors? This is ruining my ability to obtain afordable insurance. I am not willing to re-roof my house every 10 years. Please call me 941-924-7036. Thank you. Joan ]]> AskNACHI.org Forum JoanG http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/life-expectancy-roof-4-point-inspection-44985/ http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/garage-door-lock-44921/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:46:13 GMT I Have a double garage door that was automatic but has been disabled is there any kind of external lock that can be installed I called a locksmith and he did think it could be done thanks donna I Have a double garage door that was automatic but has been disabled is there any kind of external lock that can be installed I called a locksmith and he did think it could be done thanks donna ]]> AskNACHI.org Forum dmmb37@comcast.net http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/garage-door-lock-44921/ http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/tn-ce-s-certificaes-44862/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:25:02 GMT I have just completed 4 online courses. They are all recognized by TN as CE hours. On two of them, the CE# printed under the credit hour box. On two of them, it did not. What do I do to verify that the state is getting ALL of these hours recognized? Melanie Moore Chattanooga, TN I have just completed 4 online courses. They are all recognized by TN as CE hours. On two of them, the CE# printed under the credit hour box. On two of them, it did not. What do I do to verify that the state is getting ALL of these hours recognized?

Melanie Moore
Chattanooga, TN ]]> AskNACHI.org Forum mmoore2 http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/tn-ce-s-certificaes-44862/ http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/exhaust-venting-stove-44789/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:37:37 GMT Hi there, I was wondering if anyone knew the answer to a venting question. I am about to lease an office space. I am a non-profit that serves children in California. I want to put a stove/oven in the kitchen so I can make hot snacks and meals. The kitchen shares a wall with the bathroom. There is a vent in the bathroom that goes to the roof. I was wondering if we could connect the stove vent to the bathroom vent and avoid cutting another hole in the roof. If I can, what kind of ducting do I need to use? I am not sure if this matters, but while the office space is office space now, it was once a restaurant. Thanks so much Hi there,

I was wondering if anyone knew the answer to a venting question.

I am about to lease an office space. I am a non-profit that serves children in California. I want to put a stove/oven in the kitchen so I can make hot snacks and meals. The kitchen shares a wall with the bathroom. There is a vent in the bathroom that goes to the roof. I was wondering if we could connect the stove vent to the bathroom vent and avoid cutting another hole in the roof. If I can, what kind of ducting do I need to use?

I am not sure if this matters, but while the office space is office space now, it was once a restaurant.

Thanks so much ]]> AskNACHI.org Forum Unregistered http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/exhaust-venting-stove-44789/ http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/venting-stove-office-building-44777/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:49:28 GMT Hi there, I was wondering if anyone knew the answer to a venting question. I am about to lease an office space. I am a non-profit that serves children. I want to put a stove/oven in the kitchen so I can make hot snacks and meals. The kitchen shares a wall with the bathroom. There is a vent in the bathroom that goes to the roof. I was wondering if we could connect the stove vent to the bathroom vent and avoid cutting another hole in the roof. If I can, what kind of ducting do I need to use? I am not sure if this matters, but while the office space is office space now, it was once a restaurant. Thanks so much Hi there,

I was wondering if anyone knew the answer to a venting question.

I am about to lease an office space. I am a non-profit that serves children. I want to put a stove/oven in the kitchen so I can make hot snacks and meals. The kitchen shares a wall with the bathroom. There is a vent in the bathroom that goes to the roof. I was wondering if we could connect the stove vent to the bathroom vent and avoid cutting another hole in the roof. If I can, what kind of ducting do I need to use?

I am not sure if this matters, but while the office space is office space now, it was once a restaurant.

Thanks so much ]]> AskNACHI.org Forum Unregistered http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/venting-stove-office-building-44777/