OK now we have winners!! This week it’s Daniel Horton and Bert Hull. Congratulations guys like my Old Grandpappy would say “Ya can’t win the game if you don’t play, Hee Hee”!
Now for the answers to this weeks questions. Notice that unlike stated by a previous complainer we don’t expect you to read our minds for the answer. And unlike the movie with the phrase “There can be only one” (answer) that is not always the case.
Answer 1
What a nasty little puzzle generator! As seen in the bottom, right they generated both “guage” and “gauge” and added plenty of other actual valid terms found by our winners.
FOOTER
HEADER
HVAC
INSULATION
FRAMING
STUD
DRYWALL
FASTENER
REINFORCEMENT
JAMB
FENESTRATION
JOIST
SHINGLE
FASCIA
FIXTURE
PLUMBING
GAUGE
LAVATORY
REVEAL
CONDENSATE
Answer 2
Yes the trim was missing on the left side and although not visible the right side was so poorly cut even the carpet couldn’t hide the gaps. Both were called out at the inspection even though they are aesthetic issues. The picture might be slightly misleading but the handrail is actually continuous.
Even though valid issues have been called out, and they count all the same for credit, I was looking for another more important issue. Due to the second floor construction overhanging a large portion of this staircase (approximately half) there is no direct light source over the bottom of the stairs to illuminate them. The only light serving this staircase is in the second floor ceiling above the top half.
Answer 3
There are actually two major issues here. The highly obvious one is at the second floor where the siding meets the brick veneer wall there is a huge gap between the trim and wall at the inside corner.
The second issue you would need to look a little closer for. Below the double window weepholes are missing at the base of the wall. For those who wish to cite an authoritative reference for the missing weephole issue you can go to the Brick Industry Association web site www.gobrick.com. There you will find plenty of references for the proper flashing with this vertical wall situation.
Not that you would know but it should always be erred on the side of caution that the water-resistive barrier behind the siding and brick veneer may not be properly installed and the siding issue is significant water penetration point waiting for something to occur. For the weephole issue obviously it becomes a matter of lack of drainage if water penetrates behind the brick veneer. In this case during the pre-drywall inspection the water-resistive barrier was improperly installed and there was no expectation it would be properly repaired before the exterior coverings (siding and brick) are installed.
Answer 4
At the entry point for the HVAC refrigerant lines a proper lintel has not been installed over the opening. Instead it appears they have tried to use what appeared to be a wood veneer material for a lintel.
Answer 5
This was a very generic question looking for a generic answer. This could be a regulator or a valve as the words are nondescript in what they control. As for “fluids” remember liquids as well as gasses are considered to be fluids. Of course leave it to the Engineer to catch the nuance in the question about “fluids”. He was a real Tiger ripping that question apart wasn’t he!
Fun With Music Answer
Sorry for the ads in the answer. This is a good rendition from their 1981 reunion performance.
Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge over Troubled Water (from The Concert in Central Park, 1981 Reunion Concert)
