sfalvey
(Scott Falvey)
March 18, 2006, 4:05am
1
Does anybody know when the 4" balluster code for railings came into effect?
Has anybody seen a vent installed from the outside that goes to the boiler but stops just above the blower motor? What’s it for?
I inspected a modular unit today, built in 99’, in the attic, they used this. Any comments?
Scott
msaxton
(Michael Saxton)
March 18, 2006, 5:27am
2
4" ballister has been in effect for awhile here, not sure when exactly
I beieve that vent would be your combustion air drawn from outside and fan assisted.
The vapor barrier on that insulation should be towards the conditioned (IE: heated)area.
anybody, feel free to correct me if im wrong on any points here,wouldn’t be the first time
sfalvey
(Scott Falvey)
March 18, 2006, 5:42am
4
Not only is there lack of venting, but cardboard is being used between rafters versus something like rafter-vent. I’ve never seen cardboard there.
Scott
tallen
(Ted Allen)
March 18, 2006, 5:47am
5
Insulation is in contact with the roof decking— BAD
Insulation is blocking the soffit venting— BAD
Insulation vapor barrier is installed basakwards----BAD
Recommend new house with properly installed insulation.:p:p
tallen
(Ted Allen)
March 18, 2006, 5:48am
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I think cardboard is OK as long as it is doing it’s job, which in this case it is not.:neutral:
jhagarty
(Joseph Hagarty, CMI)
March 18, 2006, 6:06am
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I have seen cardboard baffles installed and it will function as intended when Properly Installed …
I have not seen what you have posted…
msaxton
(Michael Saxton)
March 18, 2006, 11:41am
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I didnt see that as cardboard, looks to me like some of the vapor barrier stapled to the rafters
sfalvey
(Scott Falvey)
March 18, 2006, 12:59pm
10
It is definately cardboard between every rafter. I did note also that there were 2 unopened boxes of gable venting in the basement. I wonder why?:o
The insulation is in 2-6" layers, the bottom layer is correctly installed with the barrier against the sheetrock, the top layer is a different story.
Scott
rray
(Russel Ray)
March 18, 2006, 7:46pm
11
When the first child or dog was injured with 4¼" balusters.
Sorry.
Couldn’t resist.
Darn Saturday margaritas.
psisler
(Patrick M. Sisler)
March 19, 2006, 3:37am
12
Scott,
Check your City/County Building department for the year that the code was enforced for the baluster spacing. Every styate has a different date as it was not enforced totally everywhere. Some counties/states have a “grandfather clause” on items such as this. That does not mean it is right but some places it is allowed until changes are made to the unit/structure and modifications are then mandatory. This is the case in my county. I have come across it many times in my Decking business as well as Home Inspections. Just my two cents.
Patrick
ekartal5
(ekartal5)
March 19, 2006, 4:02am
13
Scott: About 12-18 months on the baluster code.
jhagarty
(Joseph Hagarty, CMI)
March 19, 2006, 4:42am
14
tallen:
Joe:
Are you posting to me?
Todd:
I was agreeing with you.
Cardboard baffles installed in a Truss roof application is quite common in this area.