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Old 4/28/09, 7:04 PM
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Well is it long enough??
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Old 4/28/09, 7:18 PM
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Once you get some feedback on your photo then we can concentrate on this one

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Old 4/28/09, 7:19 PM
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No and the iron one doesn't even look parallel to the stair.

Seems to lack continuity.

Is that an optical illusion?


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Old 4/28/09, 7:24 PM
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Once you get some feedback on your photo then we can concentrate on this one

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That hand rail is fine Michael.

You are correct M Larson, I am sitting here at the base of the stairs waiting for clients and it is not parallel.
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No, it isn't long enough.
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Doesn't it depend on the length of the person's arms and grip strength while falling?


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Well is it long enough??
That's what she said!!
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OK, we got that one solved...now would you report anything on the driveway shown below?

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Slight grade may need cable system
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OK, we got that one solved...now would you report anything on the driveway shown below?

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Certainly slopes away from the structure.
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Here's a common find.

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OK, we got that one solved...now would you report anything on the driveway shown below?

Attachment 28352
Photoshopped photo.


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Of course it is....

But this one sure isn't:
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Of course it is....
But a fun one anyway.


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Nor this one:

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