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Excalibur Home Inspections looking to hire InterNACHI members in Jaxonville.

NACHI - Tue, 06/04/2013 - 09:28
If interested in working for them, contact:

Michael R. Connor
General Manager
RCR Warranty Management
PH 904-332-9976
FX 888-860-3297

radon??

NACHI - Tue, 06/04/2013 - 06:53
Introduction to Radon


DatesJune 6 2013CityMississauga , Ontario, CanadaLocationMississauga Head OfficeContact NameLiza HernandezLocal Phone905-363-0678Tollfree Phone855-746-2446Emailcourses@pinchin.comWebsitehttp://www.pinchin.com/iaq/courses/introduction-radonMain BodyThis Complimentary Session provides attendees with radon knowledge as it applies to both their residence and workplace setting. It is designed to provide a sound introduction to radon for those with limited experience with the topic.

Did you know radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer behind cigarette smoking?
Attend the session and learn what radon means for you.

Items discussed during the Session:
•What is radon?
•Health effects of radon exposure
•Health Canada guideline
•How and why to test for radon (short vs. long term testing)
•What if my residence/workplace has high radon levels?
ScheduleJun 06, 2013 8:30am to 10:30amFeesNo charge

Organizer
OrganizerLiza HernandezAddressOntario CanadaEmailcourses@pinchin.comMore events by this organizer

Radon Monitors

NACHI - Mon, 06/03/2013 - 21:39
Does anyone want to sell their radon monitors?

Anyone know a good carpenter in Philadelphia?

NACHI - Mon, 06/03/2013 - 18:16
Hey guys,

I'm looking at a house in Philly that would need to have some rotting joists in the basement crawlspace repaired/replaced. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good carpenter to call?

Thanks!

Nathan Thornberry breaks the law...

NACHI - Sun, 06/02/2013 - 18:56
I have insider information that in fact, Nathan Thornberry tore the tag off the mattress within his house. I paid off his house keeper and she has confirmed and has photos of NO tag on the mattress. I am consulting with other on this board on how to proceed. I have notified the FBI, CIA and the local authorities. Turning him into the INACHI ethics board as well.

Let see him squirm his way out of this one!

Good thing I am here to protect the inspectors of this organization. But this is just my opinion, and it cannot be held against me. Please consult with you local mattress manufacture and the local authorities, local building code officials and of the you state attorneys.

I have a call into the Florida Attorney General and she said that is was highly illegal and should never ever be done. I forget her name, and the phone number, I thing she said it was Mary...Yea Mary...

I will hold the rest of my conversation with Mary very very close and when the Seal team six swoops in, then we all know....

Stay tuned, I also think he even ripped on off a pillow but my private investigator still has no definitive proof....YET!

What causes this pattern on finished wall?

NACHI - Sun, 06/02/2013 - 18:18
1958 Full brick split level, remolded in 2009. Pattern seen in one bedroom East side, nail pattern seen on painted wall. Top of wall where caulking is cracked shows dark areas. I’m thinking air movement at top but not sure why you can see the drywall nails through painted walls. Any Ideas?
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Exterior Wall Cracks

NACHI - Sun, 06/02/2013 - 17:28
Cracks to both Slab and Wall at one cornor of the house. The widest crack is about 1/4 inch. The crack to wall is not wide but very long.


Standards of Practice comparison in Canada - Driveways

NACHI - Sun, 06/02/2013 - 12:28
Hi there, I am new to interNachi and have been comparing the standards of practice with other organizations in Canada, namely, Cahpi and Cannachi. Is there any particular reason why walkways, patios, and driveways are not mentioned in the Standards of Practice?

I am located in Newfoundland so not subject to licensing or any particular standards that I am aware of. I began my training in BC, and all of the recognized associations require inspection of driveways, walkways and patios.

I think it is reasonable of my clients to expect comment on any defects in driveways and walkways that present a hazard.

Any thoughts?

Please advise if there are any other significant differences with comparable organizations in Canada.

Fault diagnosis - treasure hunt?

NACHI - Sun, 06/02/2013 - 09:51
I am starting to post a series of fault-diagnosis photos on the OntarioACHI message board.

These are aimed at the newer Inspectors in Ontario and will have a period for answers, which I will not comment on, with a follow-up post sometime later with more clues to the original problem and the resolution I took.

The first one is here

I would like to congratulate Steve Wessler

NACHI - Sat, 06/01/2013 - 21:50
He is a CMI now!!!\\:D/

Gas line bonding

NACHI - Sat, 06/01/2013 - 21:10
The NEC says that all metal piping must be bonded back to electrical service. I am looking for some feedback on if the gas line needs to be bonded. There is alot of different opinions of this but if I read the NEC correct this needs to be done.

HVAC unit - air blowing out of cabinet

NACHI - Sat, 06/01/2013 - 19:45
Hi all,

Found an odd situation today, we found a significant amount of air blowing out of the air handler cabinet but not where its supposed to.

The air was blowing out of the port in the photo to the immediate right of the condensate line (white) and around the suction line opening.

I've never found this before. Any ideas?

Tom
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inspector only ???? where??

NACHI - Sat, 06/01/2013 - 19:26
Is there any place on these boards where inspectors can talk to inspectors about inspection issues and business without having public adjusters and used car salesman constantly interjecting in our conversations.?
Just wondering as when I joined ( with no regrets I might add) I hadn't idea that the underemployed, pissed off at the world inspectors and public adjusters as well as used car salesmen would interject like vipers and ruin most intelligent conversations that get started here.... Am I missing something or are these members who I will always have to weed my way through to find the professionalism and wisdom I came here seeking ...... Wow, I feel much better now...

Stock market going to drop on Monday.

NACHI - Sat, 06/01/2013 - 17:12
I'll post any "buys" if I find any.
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