Originally Posted By: dbush This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Since I am still a newbie, short of trying to peek through the lattice holes, how do I check the joists & joist hangers for a deck or porch that has lattice around all the openings. Does anyone take the lattice off, or do I just note inaccessible because I don’t want to replace the lattice if I break it.
Originally Posted By: jremas This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
A Sawzall, pick-bar and a sledge hammer allow access to any part of the home. But seriously, after carefully checking to verify they did not leave a loose section or hinged section, I do not take them apart for the same reason you are concerned, breaking it. You can also try digging a tunnel underneath it.
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Jeff Remas
REMAS Inspections, Inc.
Northeastern PA & the Poconos
www.NEPAinspector.com
Originally Posted By: dbush This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I thought about just taking a masonry drill with me & just popping a hole through the crawlspace, but I was worried about weakening the foundation by not putting the hole in the right place.
I just laid down and got the best look I could and put that access was blocked but it appears to be ...
Originally Posted By: jmyers This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Dave,
Mr Hagarty is giving you some good advice. You should always report anything that is not accessible and the reason it is not should be noted on the report.