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Helpful Home Inspector

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  • @zachblackwell1666
    @zachblackwell1666Күн бұрын

    That's cool just make sure you broom afterwards

  • @Jok-the-Mad
    @Jok-the-Mad2 күн бұрын

    Why would you cut or taper those joists that are cantilevered out? That would make me nervous.

  • @mr.bianchirider8126
    @mr.bianchirider81263 күн бұрын

    Run your PC off an unplugged UPS.

  • @biomerl
    @biomerl3 күн бұрын

    Beep!

  • @Jok-the-Mad
    @Jok-the-Mad4 күн бұрын

    Stylish indeed!

  • @Jok-the-Mad
    @Jok-the-Mad8 күн бұрын

    I noticed the outlet buried behind the wobbly cabinet. Wow, what a fun kitchen!

  • @MonkeyJedi99
    @MonkeyJedi9910 күн бұрын

    I was going to comment tat your voice is too quiet versus the radio and road sounds, but then I see that your co-driver is napping. So, thumbs-up for not waking them!

  • @axam5642
    @axam564211 күн бұрын

    Patrick! Where's SpongeBob?

  • @Jok-the-Mad
    @Jok-the-Mad11 күн бұрын

    Wow!

  • @freeandeasy9795
    @freeandeasy979514 күн бұрын

    I’ve seen metal shim crack CMU blocks on peers. At least have the shim cover the surface area of the top block to spread the load.

  • @dandronemoan4041
    @dandronemoan404115 күн бұрын

    This video isn’t how they work. It’s when they work

  • @jameskrivitsky9715
    @jameskrivitsky971522 күн бұрын

    Do the DUNKS have any detrimental effects on wildlife which may frequent ponds or "waterholes "? I have a plastic in-ground pond which squirrels, racoons, possums and birds tend to visit for water during day and night.

  • @timnunya9810
    @timnunya981022 күн бұрын

    Non-toxic to all other wildlife , pets, fish, and humans <-from package.

  • @Itaintnutn
    @Itaintnutn22 күн бұрын

    The honest truth, how refreshing, Thanks guys

  • @YoungHeartedSoul
    @YoungHeartedSoul24 күн бұрын

    The rod doesnt hold the weight . The slats go into a routed part of the 1x4 where they go into, that holds a lot of the wright and the rods help keep the slat from bending and keeps the structural integrity of the ladder. I have that same ladder in my garage 16 years and only issue is you have to maintain it by lubing hinges and tightening down hardware.

  • @buffypeterson1736
    @buffypeterson173626 күн бұрын

    Thank you

  • @maxwellhill4754
    @maxwellhill4754Ай бұрын

    Don't like metal against masonry. Causes cracks. I like wood, it's softer for even loading over time. I would use a ground contact pressure treated 4x4 shim tho.

  • @roz4747
    @roz4747Ай бұрын

    If I use those adjustable permanent type jacks, would there still be a need to shim?

  • @hshpropertyinspectionmattj3518
    @hshpropertyinspectionmattj351829 күн бұрын

    Yes the Lolly poles or adjustable columns need to rest on a footing and can work well in the middle of the span, but the ends still need to be in the beam pockets with appropriate shimming. Thanks for watching the show and for the input 👍🏼 -Matt

  • @drcoffee5588
    @drcoffee5588Ай бұрын

    Great show. You really explained the difference between afci and gfci. Thank you

  • @Jok-the-Mad
    @Jok-the-MadАй бұрын

    That is awesome!

  • @307eman
    @307emanАй бұрын

    How could u test a surg protector? I've opened one up not much inside.

  • @hshpropertyinspectionmattj3518
    @hshpropertyinspectionmattj3518Ай бұрын

    Yes but drain tile is the best way to make sure the water is going to get to your sump crock/pump if the soil around your foundation gets saturated. The best way for drain tile to function is to have drain tile on the outside when the construction of the foundation occurs, but also on the inside in case the exterior drain tile fails for whatever reason. Lots of times we find just a crock & pump with no drain tile in very old houses just to manage ground water. Those houses also sometimes have dirt floors in the basement. Thanks for tuning in and being a part of our community. - Matt

  • @timbrehm2085
    @timbrehm2085Ай бұрын

    Can i install a sump pump without doing drain tile?

  • @hshpropertyinspectionmattj3518
    @hshpropertyinspectionmattj3518Ай бұрын

    Yes but drain tile is the best way to make sure the water is going to get to your sump crock/pump if the soil around your foundation gets saturated. The best way for drain tile to function is to have drain tile on the outside when the construction of the foundation occurs, but also on the inside in case the exterior drain tile fails for whatever reason. Lots of times we find just a crock & pump with no drain tile in very old houses just to manage ground water. Those houses also sometimes have dirt floors in the basement. Thanks for tuning in and being a part of our community. - Matt

  • @dandronemoan4041
    @dandronemoan4041Ай бұрын

    I'll try and timestamp just some of the falseholds and incorrect information here... 1:44 - we can sell them because arc-faults burn down houses not just because it's in a book 3:00 - arc faults can occur on the "hot" or "neutral" side of a circuit. An AFCI needs to measure the differences and changes between in both sides of the circuit. It doesn't only protect the "neutral wire" 3:23 - this could have occurred if the screw went into a "hot" wire. A traditional surge breaker will no trip as there isn't an overload in current, only an arc being created. 3:50 - the odds of any electrical wire burning a house down are reasonable enough for us to have codes 4:08 - again, any current carrying conductor 5:05 - "need a new breaker" - ergh not if you've damaged a wire 5:18 - "you don't have to have these things" - by code since 2002, there are requirements for new builds and remodels 5:25 - if you screw into a hot wire, that doesn't automatically create an overcurrent situation that a regular breaker will trip on. Normally you'd have to short for that to happen (which does require a neutral or ground) 5:35 - arc faults protect the entire circuit 7:36 - that's a dual function breaker which also provide ground-fault protection

  • @Joedoeswhat
    @JoedoeswhatАй бұрын

    Very good info

  • @BUY_YT_Views_987
    @BUY_YT_Views_987Ай бұрын

    Making learning seem effortless

  • @Jok-the-Mad
    @Jok-the-MadАй бұрын

    Great video. Many closet lights now come with motion sensors built in.

  • @kimhall7651
    @kimhall7651Ай бұрын

    Good tip! What would you recommend I replace my wood siding with? I live on the ocean

  • @Inspct123
    @Inspct123Ай бұрын

    Just FYI I believe the metal shims need to be at least tack welded together so that during expansion and contraction and possible wind loading movement they do not displace. I know this is a requirement for shims at metal beams and they also need to be welded to the beam to prevent displacement, a condition that is not possible with a wood beam. So not as simple as just stacking metal shims, especially with that size void. I would recommend following the engineer's recommendation.

  • @kevinparmelee5609
    @kevinparmelee56092 ай бұрын

    It is normal to put wood under the carrying beam. The whole house is made of wood, now all the sudden wood isn't strong enough to hold up wood

  • @hshpropertyinspectionmattj3518
    @hshpropertyinspectionmattj351829 күн бұрын

    True point👍🏼 Generally, the wood being used in the rest of the house has load dispersed over many pieces of wood, whereas support for a main beam has the entire load of the home on it and that load is distributed to only three or four spots…the beam pocket being one of them. Thanks for watching the show as well as the input.

  • @henrytwigger2245
    @henrytwigger22452 ай бұрын

    It's not a wand, it's a lance. Wands are for casting magic spells ! :p

  • @IIBlasianII
    @IIBlasianII2 ай бұрын

    I once fell through our attic ladder and an exposed nail gashed my leg. Im surprised my mother hasnt replaced it since that happened but im glad I found out metal ladders exist.

  • @mrmillburnt
    @mrmillburnt2 ай бұрын

    Those breakers clip on or bolt on points are bad. or the bus is morphed. Please replace that

  • @hanshage8032
    @hanshage80322 ай бұрын

    I don’t think this is true. Passive systems do not remove as much radon as active systems. That is true. But - to say they do not work is not correct. Furthermore, “all you have to do is install that $200 fan” is also not true: active systems need to be pressurized and sealed and passive systems may be. Several passive systems come off the sump pum, and often do not have a clear window and sealed system (although some of the slab ones will). I get what you’re trying to say here (that it’s way better to install an active system, and the setup for a new construction passive converting to active is WAY easier than installing net new) - but your video is misleading, just installing a fan may not correct the problem - and not having the fan does not mean you have a problem. Get an air test and then develop a game plane from there.

  • @zacharyjarrett43
    @zacharyjarrett432 ай бұрын

    Having a load bearing beam floating on metal shims probably not a best practice when considering seismic activity. Any lateral movement or sway could cause one of the shims to slide or be squirted/pressed out of position. That would probably go unnoticed and then the beam would not be supported vertically on that end. Whatever that spacer material is going to be should be mechanically fastened. Disclaimer, I have no idea what I’m saying.

  • @redhorsewordsmith6002
    @redhorsewordsmith60022 ай бұрын

    So code is the least acceptable level of quality. My house was built to code in 1962. Acceptable roof sheathing was apparently 3/8 inch ply. Today, every step I take on that portion of the roof feels like a sponge and I might go through. A section which was repaired more recently feels solid with 5/8 ply, current code. To re-sheath with 3/4 inch ply, for my peace of mind is about 10% more. I will take peace of mind for 10% any day.

  • @RandomVids519
    @RandomVids5192 ай бұрын

    God u talk like my ex soo annoying 🤮🤮

  • @UberRealtyRealtor
    @UberRealtyRealtor3 ай бұрын

    you need to slow down when you talk. We from the south don't listen that fast.

  • @matthewwalker5265
    @matthewwalker52653 ай бұрын

    Good thing it's recorded

  • @Warrior_Saint88
    @Warrior_Saint883 ай бұрын

    I touched the same exact siding when I exited a martial arts store.

  • @laceamia
    @laceamia3 ай бұрын

    answer to the question of the day was insulation in the attic. (my dad did not help) -lily

  • @Jok-the-Mad
    @Jok-the-Mad3 ай бұрын

    I just had my Lenox pulse replaced last month. Original from 1995 build. It was loud.

  • @robertdick2694
    @robertdick26943 ай бұрын

    Wood is likely the better way to go. Looks like it might be next to a cold exterior wall with a real possibility of condensation forming on the steel plate (good conductor of cold outside temperature) and associated rust problems. Your concern would be better directed to size of the wood support shim. The bearing stress on bottom of the beam above (compression area provided by the shim) will very likely control the strength of this system and associated settling of the beam and house. As the beam end is loaded it begins to crush in compression at the bearing points and the whole house will settle as the beam does. Take a look at some heavily loaded beam and take a few measurements, might be surprised. Retired Structural Engineer

  • @bobby_greene
    @bobby_greene3 ай бұрын

    I would use a stack of business cards

  • @feralbigdog
    @feralbigdog3 ай бұрын

    no playing cards?

  • @lowellirish
    @lowellirish3 ай бұрын

    Jeeze Louise...My house has SO MANY ISSUES...😂😂😂 I don't care though...20 years and it won't matter...😂

  • @sescher4487
    @sescher44873 ай бұрын

    Just make a double lam shim. Then marry it with another lam

  • @user-wu9fb3rt2u
    @user-wu9fb3rt2u3 ай бұрын

    Very informative. Thank you!

  • @ZacharySadowski
    @ZacharySadowski3 ай бұрын

    Great show!! 109 for Kasi and 148 for Erin!

  • @WilliamFiveash-xo5st
    @WilliamFiveash-xo5st3 ай бұрын

    Turn it in to a swimming

  • @baratono
    @baratono3 ай бұрын

    A lot of new detectors have a 10-year, non-replacable battery in them. After 10 years, you just toss it. That's all I've been buying, much less trouble than hauling out ladders every year to replace batteries (high ceilings).

  • @hshpropertyinspectionmattj3518
    @hshpropertyinspectionmattj35183 ай бұрын

    Very true and GREAT suggestion!!! That’s what I put in my house a few years ago when I replaced mine. I believe they are phasing out the regular battery models and making everyone get the 10 year lithium ion battery models.

  • @NoflectioN
    @NoflectioN4 ай бұрын

    Inspector Obvious 😂

  • @brucemorrison8357
    @brucemorrison83574 ай бұрын

    Unless a licensed engineer signs off -- and the code official buys off -- that shim is bogus.