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  @smirkinatu5512Ай бұрын

  Thank you for recording and posting this valuable educational video. Peace and prosperity to you.

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  @JakeLightswitchАй бұрын

  I was doing wiring in a attic that definitely had that type of insulation. Dust.. was in the air the insulation was moved around for light installation. I didn't have any mask or anything. I was exposed to this for about an hour. Am I pretty moved fucked? Like do I have to live with the fact my lungs may fail?

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  @hatpropertyinspectionsАй бұрын

  Hi, I think you’ll be fine … being exposed to asbestos for an hour Isn’t that bad being exposed to it over and over again is when it can build up in your lungs.

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  @JakeLightswitchАй бұрын

  @@hatpropertyinspections okay thanks because I'm trying not to obsess over it too much. Also thanks for the fast response. That's pretty cool that you're keeping on top of people's comment on your video. I'm definitely going to subscribe now and check out your videos tomorrow when I wake up😂👍🏻

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  @miketheyunggod2534Ай бұрын

  No heat in winter and no AC in summer in the basement. My bill dropped more than 50%.

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  @markae0Ай бұрын

  what? why not 100%?

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  @YaBigDummiАй бұрын

  So, would you rather save some money on your bill, or save your house from being structurally compromised?

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  @Vinlyguyx420xАй бұрын

  Yay! An Alberta home inspector on KZread PLEASE KEEP POSTING

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  @hatpropertyinspectionsАй бұрын

  Thanks for the vote of confidence! I post a video every few weeks when I find something interesting!

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  @boydwhite3708Ай бұрын

  Powerful force...frost and ice. And like tree roots breaking rocks. Would not think they could move stone and concrete.

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  @hatpropertyinspectionsАй бұрын

  Yes, it’s amazing. How much damage a little frozen water can do to Concrete And Masonary.!

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  @squirrelattackspidyАй бұрын

  You have an amazing beard dude.

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  @mercinalady20402 ай бұрын

  Sorry but without photos this doesn’t help your subscribers. Show the cracks .

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  @bargainbob43462 ай бұрын

  We are building a small cabin that has a an interior wall with a bathroom on one side and a kitchen sink/counter on the other. I want to insulate the wall for sound purposes. We want to install shiplap directly ( no drywall) on the framing to both sides as well but want to prevent the humid air from the bathroom going into the wall. I was going to put poly on the bathroom side, but look at a mesh screen on the kitchen side to allow for some air movement. Sound good ?

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  @hatpropertyinspections2 ай бұрын

  Hi no I would not recommend putting Polly there at all, if you want to stop moisture transference out of the bathroom, but I think you should install an exhaust fan in the bathroom . Poly an interior wall will just trap moisture which can lead to mold.

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  @bargainbob43462 ай бұрын

  Thanks for the quick response. I was even thinking of window screen to hold the insulation in place but also keep it breathable. Then shiplap directly over it without using any poly.

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  @bargainbob43462 ай бұрын

  I am planning to install a ceiling exhaust fan thanks.

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  @gimpygardner33773 ай бұрын

  Retired electrician. Another panel that is junk is the Challenger breaker panel. These breakers burn up on the stabs. If you have flickering lights or hear the sound of sizzling bacon, call someone immediately.

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  @hatpropertyinspections3 ай бұрын

  Great information thanks for your comment !

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  @Trainman04014 ай бұрын

  Maybe you can help…. I applied 2 inch Foamboard to my basement concrete foundation walls. Then I constructed a 2x4 wall against it. I filled the wall cavities between studs with rockwool. My question is …..do I apply a plastic vapor barrier before Sheetrock or do I just Sheetrock over the rockwool? Thank you!

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  @hatpropertyinspections4 ай бұрын

  Hi thanks for your question . Yes definite ly put a poly plastic layer over the studs before you put the dry wall on . 6mm poly and tape all the seams

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  @blewis8946Ай бұрын

  @@hatpropertyinspectionsAssuming the 2” foam board is XPS or foil-faced Polyiso, wouldn’t the low perm rating would qualify as the vapor barrier for wall assembly? Could create a double vapor barrier scenario by “sandwiching” the cavity with poly vapor barrier on top of studs and any moisture that finds its way into wall cavity won’t be able to dry easily and could cause mold, rot, etc. in the future. You could probably use a “smart” vapor retarder that has variable permeability and allows some drying to inside if stud cavity has build up of moisture….but honestly wouldn’t think you’d need it at all with 2” foam board against the wall.

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  @thedangler13714 ай бұрын

  I snort asbestos and huff radon for kicks. Had a boiler pipe asbestos wrapping break apart on my head. White powder everywhere. It felt good

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  @craigtiano34554 ай бұрын

  I bought a house with these installed with electric baseboards. The home inspector tagged it as unsafe. The electrician who came to replace the panel looked at it and said "It's not a question of whether it's going to catch on fire, it's just a question of when."

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  @jameskotzur85774 ай бұрын

  over 25 years of service, wonder how many times any of them tripped?

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  @hatpropertyinspections4 ай бұрын

  Hi It’s Likely they have never been tripped. There has to be an overload problem with the circuit before they will Tripp. That’s why this batch of breakers was recalled, because if the curcuit is overloaded they will not Tripp.

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  @SD40Guy4 ай бұрын

  If they are recalled, are they providing free replacements? How is that working for the homeowner?

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  @hatpropertyinspections4 ай бұрын

  Hi Back in 1997 they provided free replacements. But now it’s up to the home owner to replace them.

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  @SD40Guy4 ай бұрын

  @@hatpropertyinspections is it just the blue ones? I've also got a green double pole

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  @hatpropertyinspections4 ай бұрын

  The green ones are fine. It is just the blue ones with a hole in the middle. It can be a blue single pole 15 with a hole in the middle or a blue two pole 15 with a hole in the middle.

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  @joeb33004 ай бұрын

  Are these the "Stab-loc" breakers? I thought that all FP Stab-loc breakers were considered unsafe, aside from the failure to trip, due to the loose connection that they made with the bus bar. No?

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  @hatpropertyinspections4 ай бұрын

  Hi Joe in Canada Federal Pioneer breakers are not all considered unsafe yet, like the Federal Pacific breakers in the USA. There has not been as much independent testing of them in Canada. Both are considered Stab lock breakers. In Canada in 1997 this particular batch of Federal Pioneer breakers was recalled. Other than that there is no official problem yet with Federal stab lock breakers in Canada.

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  @hatpropertyinspections4 ай бұрын

  Hi, thank you for your question. I think electrician should be able to upgrade just your panel no problem.

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  @Mr._Craig4 ай бұрын

  Why does it appear that you installed the fan inside the finished liveable space of that house?

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  @hatpropertyinspections4 ай бұрын

  Hi Craig, the answer is because I did install the fan inside the finished liveable space of the house. In Canada we have to install the fans inside because it’s too cold in the winter to install them outside. The condensation that forms from being installed outside freezes up the fan .

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  @Mr._Craig4 ай бұрын

  @@hatpropertyinspections that makes sense!!

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  @jeb48364 ай бұрын

  Hi I bought a condo in killington vermont that was built in 1970 and the breaker box has no main off switch. Would the entire building need to be upgraded or can I have an electrician only replace my breaker panel ?

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  @PeterBooher4 ай бұрын

  I have spent my career working on 50 to 130 year old buildings and found that the original cast iron hold up remarkably well, as long as it hasn't been messed with. Horizontal lines that are not properly sloped do rot on the bottom side. An old hub-and-spigot system like you show can be repaired with the old lead and oakum tools.

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  @hatpropertyinspections4 ай бұрын

  Ya this was a large rusty vertical seam crack in the main wet vent only the bathroom sink above it. I think the line may have been plugged up to the crack but not sure. I agree usually only see seam cracks on verticals.

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  @omegaplumbing4 ай бұрын

  I figured Id add comment here its lonely in here...Hello !

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  @hatpropertyinspections4 ай бұрын

  Hi Thanks for your comment !

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  @dimitriberozny37294 ай бұрын

  NEC states if there are only six breakers,you don’t need a main breaker.RULE OF SIX.

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  @jonathanbailey20215 ай бұрын

  Vapor barrier is required by IRC code on walls and ceiling.

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  @sherryhorne31985 ай бұрын

  Does the drip edging need to be on all four sides?

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  @hatpropertyinspections5 ай бұрын

  Hi Sherry thanks for your question. The answer is yes all four sides need to have flashing. Along the bottom it’s called a drip edge flashing, this is an important flashing. On the sides It’s called a rake flashing this flashing is not as important as the bottom ones.

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  @DavidBerquist3345 ай бұрын

  I thought it was cloth over rubber I see it on 20 or 30 amps sometimes I take and see what gage it is and put it on 15 amps if 14 or on 20 amps if it is 12 gage if fuse I get the s type so only proper fuse can be put in

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  @mikemacdonald20325 ай бұрын

  Or just don't replace the old fuse panel with breakers. Everyone knows fuses are safer ( if the right ones are used obviously)

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  @ZackMeetsWorld5 ай бұрын

  You’re obviously not an electrician dude. Why are you giving advice on something you are not qualified to do?

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  @hockeymikey7 ай бұрын

  Use a smart moisture barrier/ retarder on the interior wall that allows moisture to leave the studs but not to enter.

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  @maisies9277 ай бұрын

  I have open cracks in the floor of my apartment. I also live next door to a Smiths Gas Station. I get the smell of gas in my apartment. The smell stays for about a half hour and it's strong. I have reported it to management, building inspector, the city of Salt Lake City, and Smiths (Krogers corporate office) and not one person cares. I was even told my the Salt Lake City health department, it wasn't a health issue. As for the crack in the bedroom floor I worry about radon. I don't have the money to relocate. Because I'm poor and a senior citizen my state can careless.

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  @hatpropertyinspections7 ай бұрын

  Hi sealing cracks in the floor will not reduce radon levels and I would recommend contacting the public health inspector about the gas station.

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  @farnorthhomested8447 ай бұрын

  wouldnt putting poly on the exterior wall cause a moisture build up and mold?

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  @nofurtherwest34746 ай бұрын

  if the wall gets wet then yes. don't cover it with anything if it gets wet (ie water comes in from the ground outside)

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  @hatpropertyinspections7 ай бұрын

  Yes, I think adding another 2 x 4 wall on top of the short foundation wall to make a 2 x 8 wall in the basement is a good idea. If you’re concerned about energy efficiency this wall would give you approximately R 30 if you use rockwool.

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  @hatpropertyinspections7 ай бұрын

  Hi Willy yes I think putting rockwool insulation in the wall between your mechanical room and your family room with no vapour barrier is a good idea to help cut down on noise transmission from the mechanical room into the rest of the basement

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  @boeing757pilot8 ай бұрын

  Excellent. Thanks!

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  @WillyDrucker8 ай бұрын

  Why would you recommend they remove the interior insulation as well as the poly? Wouldn't the interior insulation help interior comfort, less air flow, less noise?

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  @hatpropertyinspections7 ай бұрын

  You are right, good catch! yes the insulation on interior walls is fine, just the vapour barrier should be removed.

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  @WillyDrucker7 ай бұрын

  @@hatpropertyinspections Thanks, wasn't sure if there was a reason not to do interior insulation. Thinking of doing some interior near my mechanical room that separates the family room.

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  @WillyDrucker7 ай бұрын

  @@hatpropertyinspections One additional question if you don't mind, hard to find an answer on. I have half-height foundation walls in the basement, half-concrete half where the 2x4 framing walls start (Raised Ranch). This creates a "ledge" all away around the house where the 2x4 framing sits on the 2x8? foundation. Gives the appearance the room is bigger than it is, but if I'm remodeling the space is it a good idea to create a second 2x4 wall attached to the first 2x4 wall, effectively creating a 2x8 wall I can stuff with lots of Rockwool? Thank you!!!

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  @arncj188 ай бұрын

  americans are weird, this is one of those things .. without a door at the bottom to open and access.. mindblowing

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  @stevenwilber44268 ай бұрын

  If it's past why have it serviced??? Sounds like double talk

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  @frankrizzo74548 ай бұрын

  The double talk is when the HVAC guy tells you your heat exchanger is cracked and you need a new furnace.

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  @thomascuffari46709 ай бұрын

  The first home I purchased I found an emblem that said this home was insulated by John Mannsville’s home blown Rock wool insulation is this asbestos

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  @hatpropertyinspections9 ай бұрын

  Hi Tom thanks for your question. no rock wool insulation does not contain asbestos. It is made of basalt and slag.

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  @uhoh00710 ай бұрын

  The most obvious question is, if the old lady does not have 5k, what extra pre-caution should be taken working on such a panel

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  @hatpropertyinspections10 ай бұрын

  Hi only qualified electricians should work on any electrical panel. The nature of the hazard “no main breaker.” Is the only thing protecting the panel is the utility fuse several 100 feet away and it is protecting multiple houses. There is a potential for serious arc flash and electrocution when there’s no local main breaker protecting the panel. As far as the branch circuits go. The type and age of these breakers have a very common hazard of overloading. The breaker will not trip when there’s too much power running through it this can cause a breakdown in the insulation from overheating. This is a fire, hazard. In short whether the homeowner has 5K or not the panel should be replaced. Hope this information helps.

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  @Ju-Ju39 ай бұрын

  It didn't

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  @Sparky-ww5re Жыл бұрын

  A panel from the late 1950s that does not have a main breaker is likely a split bus panel and these were usually 100 amp services although the panel may be labled 125 amps max. For those new to the trade, split bus panels were banned as of the 1981 NEC and they followed what we as electricians call the six throw rule. What this means is you must be able to kill all power in the building by flipping six switches or less. These panels will have two sets of bus bars hence the name. Typically this would include up to 5 double pole breakers for the individual 240 volt circuits plus the breaker protecting the lower bus, which typically has all the single pole breakers, sometimes labeled "MAIN" "SUB MAIN" or "LIGHTING " However a slight change in the 1978 NEC allowed single pole breakers on the upper bus provided you comply with the six throw rule.

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  @savedbygrace246 Жыл бұрын

  You didn't show us anything but your face

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  @jonathanmoore849510 ай бұрын

  Exactly same thing I’m thinking but I understand what he trying to say but tell us how to fix the problem and then he said call him and give no information but I guess I thank him for trying

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  @owa2533 Жыл бұрын

  Dude, my mom's needs to be replaced too cause of no main shut-off switch they want $7,000 to do the job...

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  @hatpropertyinspections Жыл бұрын

  That price sounds a little high but I depends on a lot of things, what area are you in ?

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  @ricardomalla6533 Жыл бұрын

  dwyte shrute makes good recomendations

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  @turboflush Жыл бұрын

  A home that has lasted 100 years. I say they did something right. New homes are lucky to last 20.

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  @1992djg Жыл бұрын

  I’m guessing this type of foundation needs lots of maintenance and by the looks of it hasn’t been getting it

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  @darylmeador4572 Жыл бұрын

  I redid my roof last year and had this problem. I think it is fairly common on older houses (mine is 1978) Great video Wes!

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  @hatpropertyinspections Жыл бұрын

  Thanks Darryl. Yes I see it fairly regularly where there is no drip flashing. Even on new roofs lots of time so don’t put them on, Even though it’s code.

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  @Brandon-no3vc Жыл бұрын

  What do you think about this video? kzread.info/dash/bejne/lXhk2LygcrK-ZZs.html

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  @drewdown826 Жыл бұрын

  I'm working on a house that has an old panel and a handle switch to disconnect power. Literally a pull handle. I'm redoing the clients bathroom. Am I good to add outlets and lights?

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  @hatpropertyinspections Жыл бұрын

  Hi Andrew thanks for your question. I would recommend that you get an expert opinion from a qualified electrical contractor about the old panel and about installing any outlets and lights. Westley

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  @drhermanstein Жыл бұрын

  Finally I know why. I took the Gypsum off my bathroom wall and encountered approximately 5000 blades between the studs. (I counted 100 and weighed). Thanks for the explanation.

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  @congreet_universa Жыл бұрын

  Best insulation is a foam board, especially for basements. Be sure to fix all cracks before installing foam boards.

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  @hammerridecycling7630 Жыл бұрын

  this is what i have on my house and have no ground wires to it.yikes

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  @hatpropertyinspections Жыл бұрын

  Hi Hammer yes lots of older houses have that kind of wiring. The best thing to do is replace it if possible. If you can’t replace it then protecting that old wiring with arc fault protection is a great idea. If you have the ungrounded wire it should also be protected with ground fault protection. This can easily be done at electrical panel with a combination arc fault/ground fault feedthrough outlet for each circuit.

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  @andrerodriguez7603 Жыл бұрын

  Got the same in my house built in 1906. Amazingly the tar and paper wiring I have found is in extremely good condition. The main panel in the house is glass fuses also. I make sure never to over load the circuits. I will replace the first receptacles of every circuit through out the house with GFCI .

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  @hatpropertyinspections Жыл бұрын

  @@andrerodriguez7603 thank you for your comment. Yes that is a great thing to do protect each circuit with a GFCI . They also make a ground fault arc fault combination outlet. If you wanted a little better protection you could protect each circuit with arc fault protection and ground fault protection.

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  @andrerodriguez7603 Жыл бұрын

  @@hatpropertyinspections I’ll do that. It’s a two story Craftsman home here in Southern California. It would be a shame for it to catch fire. I just invested in a new roof with sheathing. I’ll have the house re wired in the future. 👍🏻👍🏻

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  @MrPyroguru9 ай бұрын

  ​@@hatpropertyinspectionsCan you rewire without ruining my plaster walls?

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  @antoniobiancofiore2396 Жыл бұрын

  What’s the best way of erecting the poly …..against the foundation wall side or should instead only the insulation be pressing against that foundation wall …..or only interior side where drywall walls will sit against

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  @hatpropertyinspections Жыл бұрын

  Hi Antonio Thank you for your comment. The best way to erect the wall is to Build 6 inch stud walls all the way around on the exterior of the basement leaving about a 1 inch gap away from the concrete. You don’t want the fibreglass insulation to touch the concrete you want to have an air gap there, then fill them with R12 Fibreglass batt insulation. Including the rim joist areas above the wall. Then install 6 mm poly on the interior side of the stud walls, (using a staple gun) all the way from the floor up to the top of the wall and inside the rim joist area. (Where I am it’s code now to use spray foam insulation in this rim Joist area with no poly )but R 12 insulation in this area with poly will work fine, you can use some Staples to hold The poly in place up in the rim joist area, Cut the poly a couple inches above the top of the rim joist and staple it to the floor above. Then use black acoustic sealant to seal the poly at the floor, in the corner of the concrete floor and new 2x6 wall and cut the poly about half an inch from the wood wall. Then drywall and tape the wall and ceiling. No poly on any interior walls, but insulation on interior walls is OK for soundproofing. I hope this information helps , thank you very much Westley.

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  @ronjclm8590 Жыл бұрын

  What thermal scanner are you using ? Thanks !

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  @hatpropertyinspections Жыл бұрын

  Hi thanks for your question. It is a FLIR-E6390

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  @ronjclm8590 Жыл бұрын

  @@hatpropertyinspections Thank you 😊

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  @joeedwards1682 Жыл бұрын

  Or you can have a foundation specialist install a water management system where the slab meets the wall at the cold joint. Track system collects water, and gravity drains to a sump pump. I always recommend not dry locking foundation walls. Especially on the interior. CMU block is designed to breathe. Not be sealed off. That traps moisture inside the cells, thus speeding up the deterioration process. If this wall is poured concrete like you described, I think your advice is very sound. Excavating the exterior, sealing the wall, and some type of berming should help greatly. Maybe a French drain a few feet away from the wall. Also keeping gutters clean, and downspout extensions clear and discharging past the “footprint” of the home is always a great idea. Source: foundation and waterproofing installer for 13 years. Now I’m in sales. Alabama

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  @hatpropertyinspections Жыл бұрын

  Thanks for the great info Joe!