Can someone provide the right answer?

[Bob Elliott]

Haha.
Nick we have no idea who Sarkis is and he has not come on here explaining anything about himself or who he is while he posted one question after another.
I am sure you saw the membership response and there is a good reason for the hostility.
Sure we love helping but Sarkis went about this the wrong way and you may have noticed has never responded other than to post more questions.
I gave him a good answer in his other post.
You report what you see.
It is simple really.
I reported what I saw.
I missed the test question part of it but that should not matter as I gave him the information of what I as an inspector saw and he can piece together the rest if he is going to be successful.
One of the most basic parts of this job is to learn how to research.
I am not a college grad but I believe that is the same theory in how to learn . (turned down the scholarship) but research is a practiced part of this profession and if you do not excel at it you will sink.
Any H.I class where they do not give you a reason why you failed is a failed course.This guy should demand his money back and go to the BBB.

[Nick Gromicko]

I agree 100% with you Bob.

Again, sorry about being a ____ (fill in the blank). I was just trying to figure out a way to allow others to come to sympathize with his predicament and get a feel for the frustration he's experiencing with this professor.

[Bob Elliott]

N.P I was thinking that is what you were up to after the first few posts.
Sarkis still needs to come back and let us know what type "Professor" teaches Home Inspection and where.

[Dominic J. Maricic]

LOL. Poor Bob

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by dmaricic

LOL. Poor Bob

How do you figure?
I responded and was correct in what I saw.
I kept waiting for someone to jump in but I would not jump into a tiger cage either.

[Dominic J. Maricic]

'Tis a joke Bob!

[Bob Elliott]

You probably know more than half the inspectors so answer it darn it.

[smendigian]

i dont know if i have to post this in all the threads but im going to anyways. I apologize for causing such a commotion over a couple of Questions i wanted to know the correct answer for. As you can tell exams are coming up and i want to study for obvious reasons. I will vaguely describe my scenario as i do not want to cause any more commotion. I study at a college in Ontario and my proffs run in class and online courses and mostly everything is through the computer and its quite an annoying and lengthy process,so i thought i would just post them. These are a couple of cases we had to complete earlier in the semester they are not tests or exams as you can see the detailed Questions and pics. I thank Those that took their time and read my posts and i also thank those that actually tried to help me out with my studies. A special thanks goes out to those who decided to try and humiliate me cause they are so cool that they know the answer and they dont want to tell me .WOW i m heartbroken...LOL. Relax dont get all worked up i only asked couple of questions not anything else..... (insulting, personal,rude...) BTW i didnt join NACHI because i wanted business i joined so i could further my education and be a better and sure of alot nicer inspector than you(s). There is too much drama and alot of unlayed ppl in here so to clear the air this will be my last post.
Good Luck and Good Health to all my new fellow members. Nick thanks for the support.
p.s. sorry i cant do anything about the getting layed part lol.
oh yeah i forgot it says 24 hr online support from engineers

[Stephen W. Stanczyk]

I've heard of an "F Bomb"

but until this thread had never heard of an


F BOB


Not rock wool. Blown in cellulose.

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by smendigian

i dont know if i have to post this in all the threads but im going to anyways. I apologize for causing such a commotion over a couple of Questions i wanted to know the correct answer for. As you can tell exams are coming up and i want to study for obvious reasons. I will vaguely describe my scenario as i do not want to cause any more commotion. I study at a college in Ontario and my proffs run in class and online courses and mostly everything is through the computer and its quite an annoying and lengthy process,so i thought i would just post them. These are a couple of cases we had to complete earlier in the semester they are not tests or exams as you can see the detailed Questions and pics. I thank Those that took their time and read my posts and i also thank those that actually tried to help me out with my studies. A special thanks goes out to those who decided to try and humiliate me cause they are so cool that they know the answer and they dont want to tell me .WOW i m heartbroken...LOL. Relax dont get all worked up i only asked couple of questions not anything else..... (insulting, personal,rude...) BTW i didnt join NACHI because i wanted business i joined so i could further my education and be a better and sure of alot nicer inspector than you(s). There is too much drama and alot of unlayed ppl in here so to clear the air this will be my last post.
Good Luck and Good Health to all my new fellow members. Nick thanks for the support.
p.s. sorry i cant do anything about the getting layed part lol.
oh yeah i forgot it says 24 hr online support from engineers

I suggest you read my post#46.
You come in here asking question after question expecting us to act as your personal assistants when you could have posted some of this background to begin with.
Many are willing to help out when asked with a little respect and you seem to be of the ungrateful generation that wants everything handed to you.
No person actually trying to become an inspector would have asked half those questions so what did you expect ?
Sorry but you are not entitled to anything just because Mom and Dad sent you to college.
I feel sorry for the future.
Tried to help you last night but your focus was only on yourself and your wish to have information handed over on a silver platter.
Speaking of getting laid do you even bother to introduce yourself to a girl before trying to take her home?

Now that I am through scolding the story of you joining NACHI to further your education would have been a good one and may have been of great benefit to the marketing department as well as yourself here if you did not leave us thinking you were some dope of a inspector making the association look bad.

Too bad an opportunity was missed here but next time go on a couple dates before grilling the lady.

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by sstanczyk

I've heard of an "F Bomb"

but until this thread had never heard of an


F BOB


Not rock wool. Blown in cellulose.

How about FBomb ?

[David A. Andersen]

Originally Posted by gromicko

It doesn't sound like an exam question if you ask me. Sounds more like a homework assignment, one I would also be unable to complete given the information that was given.



My recommendation is to find a new professor. One that reveals the correct answer so that you can learn. Home inspector exams (especially closed-book, proctored ones) teach nothing.

Also, demand that your tuition be refunded.

Yup, No ****!
It's home-****ing-work!
Nick I think you neet to get your stuff straight or I (and 20 more) may just fire you for this stupid ****!

We tolerate the likes of sub-standard crap like John McKenna...

He is, where he associates himself with (I guess)! (No talking to you Big Orange).

We all have our reasons for putting up with *** holes like Joey and Bushy, but we (as those that have passed before us) only hang on by a thread. If you let crap in like this, we will jump ship in a second! We will not be drug down by your want of HI's associated with your association.

Gerry B. posted 6,226 times. I think he may have had something to say...
Nick posted : 23, 733 times. He has a vested interest...

Some of you don't post because of the BS. You need to make your point....

Ben only posted: 1,795 times. He has something to sell...

Guess you should see where John M. ranks. He does in fact have something to sell.....

I have something to sell, but it ain't to any of you.....

[Chuck Evans]

Maybe we need a separate "Send in your homework to be done by others" forum...

[Bruce R. Grant]

Interesting thing here is nobody got the right answer!
The statement was simple and straightforward but apparently not read. The question was two part and no one addressed that second part even though it is an integral part of the inspection, and they got the first part wrong as well. The statement supplied the following information: 1950.s bungalow Basement walls are visible in photo 4, On the main floor there are 3 in holes drilled through wall surface photo 2 and 3, and, you look in the attic space to see the insulation in photo 1.
Guys come on, Regarding photo 4 in the basement of a normal bungalow the foil face insulation has clearly been added after the 1950,s and that is ok but look at the the rim joist . Noting something missing gives the answer to the second part of the question regarding recommendations for improvement.
In photo 2 and 3 the holes are visible and clearly have been used to blow in insulation. It may have been mineral fiber or blown cellulose I can't tell from photo. Nothing wrong with that it is pretty common practice on older homes. In 50's they did not use vapour barrier so no real issue as plaster and lath is permeable. Did no one see the holes? Yes there was a comment on lack of trim but no comment on patching the holes which addresses the requirement for comment in the answer of including visible defects.
The last photo is number 1, his numbering, and the mistake here started wrong right off the top without being corrected by anyone.
The statement is " you look in the attic space to see the insulation in photo 1."
The answer from Mr Elliot, which Mr Gromicko agreed with and later tells him "BTW, Your answer was actually perfect, Bob. You're an A+ in my book any day. I was just trying to make a point."
was and I quote"
New improper vinyl dryer hose leading in to the crawl space adding humidity and possible mold growth along with creating a fire hazard from heat and lint build up with that Home Depot P.O.C."
Huh? What part of attic is the crawl space? Yes the vent hose is improper and the recommendation of a hard line to replace it is part of the answer but There is evidence of water intrusion on rafters, possible moisture at surface of insulation, back of facia board has evidence of moisture and possible mould growth, unsecured wiring, There is also no ventilation to attic visible it may be blocked by the insulation but that would require further investigation.
Guys I arrived at the party late I know but it has been amusing as I read and clearly understood the question to go on and read the answers and repartee, I will admit to some surprise to find Nick got it wrong as well. Don't feel bad Bob.
Ps sorry about the first half post , working on small screen right now, finger slip.