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Old 12/27/08, 4:59 PM
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How would you write this? The chimney is deteriorated and the cap is damaged. The flue liner should extend to the top of the chimney.
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Old 12/27/08, 5:03 PM
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I think you just wrote it.....

Report what you see. That is all its about. What happens next is up to the client, not you.



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What Cap?



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David,

You may or may not be aware of the MB SEARCH function on the control bar...also many rely on CSIA for report verbiage and referral suggestions...keep posting and you'll get your answer or Carl will show up

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Old 12/27/08, 7:47 PM
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David,

What you said.
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Old 12/29/08, 6:49 PM
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Hey, get off the top of my house!!!!



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I'd write it something like this...

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The chimney is deteriorated and the cap is damaged. The flue liner should extend to the top of the chimney.
Recommend repair by qualified contrator before close of escrow.
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Old 12/30/08, 9:26 PM
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Thanks for that CSIA link Barry, that was a good read today!
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