Originally Posted By: jpope This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I’m okay with large files, photos etc. I’ve got a T-1 connection. I noticed a bit of a hang up the first time I viewed them so I looked at the properties. 77k and 50k may take a few seconds for dial-up.
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Originally Posted By: Vince Santos This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
When you guys see obvious termite damage do you call it out as such. Or do you put in the report something like, damage to said area noted, recommend evaluation by a structural engineer
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Originally Posted By: dvalley This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Vince,
Why don't we start a new topic on this subject. We are getting off topic on this particular thread. That way it gets categorized and everyone can learn from this question.
Originally Posted By: Lew Lewis This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Vince,
I'll answer the question. If the damage is termites, I state it in the report. If the damage and repair is straighforward, I just recommend a contractor. It can cost more to have a PE evaluate it than the repair itself. I don't recommend a PE too often.
Originally Posted By: jpeck This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Lew,
IF the house has trusses, your only option is to recommend a structural engineer to design appropriate repairs. Trusses are engineered systems and should only be modified or repaired in accordance with more engineering.
The cost of the engineer should not be your concern and should affect what you recommend.
IF the house has hand framed rafters, then I would still recommend a structural engineer (for my CYA), but at least that is not an engineered system and a good, qualified, licensed contractor should be able to make those repairs ... but I am still recommending the structural engineer as the cost of the repair does not affect what I recommend.
My clients can either accept the recommendation and pay for the engineer themselves, have the seller pay for the engineer, walk away from the deal, or, ignore my recommendation and suffer the consequences.
Originally Posted By: rray This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I rarely recommend an engineer, but that is in name only. I usually use “qualified foundation professional” or “qualified structural professional.” Just my preference in semantics.
I also have a T1 line. I couldn't imagine spending so much time on the Internet with dial-up. In 1994, when I started using AOL, it was with dial-up. With each new year, I have been able to upgrade my Internet connections. And I still love AOL.
