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Old 2/28/08, 8:14 PM
David K. Lee David K. Lee is offline
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Default Hole in attic

Found a hole in the wall in the attic. Unit is a townhouse and I believe it is a firewall. How would you write this?
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Old 2/29/08, 12:36 PM
Blaine Wiley Blaine Wiley is offline
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Default Re: Hole in attic

If it's a partition wall between two townhomes, it's pretty simple.

"A hole was found in the partition wall between the townhomes. This wall is a fire separation wall. The hole should be repaired."



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Old 3/6/08, 9:29 AM
Allen L. Catterton Allen L. Catterton is offline
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Default Re: Hole in attic

I see this fairly regularly at multiplex units and town houses in this area. It is a convenient way that your neighbor has found to break into your home through the attic and steal you TV. Call it out as a defective fire wall that needs repair.
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