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Old 9/18/06, 8:16 PM
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Well Dale & Marcel, is it R-30 or not?


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Old 9/18/06, 8:46 PM
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Yes. It says so, right on the bag.
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Old 9/18/06, 8:54 PM
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R-30 is 9 1/2 inches thick. Are those rafters 2x10?


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Old 9/18/06, 8:55 PM
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Yes. It says so, right on the bag.
Hi Cheryl, nice to see you paying attention.


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Old 9/18/06, 8:59 PM
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It's hard to tell in that picture but the recessed can looks to be about the same height as the joist and they aren't usually 9" tall.
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Well Dale & Marcel, is it R-30 or not?

Hi. Brian; It will be when it is installed. ha. ha.

What is up with the kraft faced insulation in the rafters?

Why not in the gable ends?

Is this a conditioned spaced?

Is that light fixture IC Rated?

I know I am full of questions! ha. ha.

Dale; Are you going to help me here? ha. ha.

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Nice to see that they at least kept it back from the pot light!


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Well Dale & Marcel, is it R-30 or not?
Yep, the brown area with the light....
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Old 9/18/06, 11:03 PM
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Yep, the brown area with the light....
I don't carry a tape, thanx Dale.


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I don't carry a tape, thanx Dale.
Here is todays, poor lighting but you'll get the drift....5-6 inches throughout a new Standard Pacific....

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How do you guys word that to your clients? In my new construction inspections, I swear 5 to 7 inches is becoming the norm. Do you just suggest adding more and leave it at that?
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Old 9/19/06, 2:04 AM
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On a new house Dylan it is a defect that needs to be fixed by the builder.

On an older home it is a recommendation only, unless you can find the insulation sticker calling out the R-Value.


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Why did you move the insulation? Was there something wrong with the recessed light? I never move insulation during the course of my inspection.

Sorry, Brian. Couldn't resist. Ms Margarita and Dr Cuervo are here, still, you understand.


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Old 9/19/06, 2:53 AM
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Why did you move the insulation? Was there something wrong with the recessed light? I never move insulation during the course of my inspection.

Sorry, Brian. Couldn't resist. Ms Margarita and Dr Cuervo are here, still, you understand.
Not only did I move it RR, but I re-packaged it also.


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Not only did I move it RR, but I re-packaged it also.
Are you the reseller also? Sounds like a lucrative business.


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