Originally Posted By: kmcmahon
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Just wanted your opinion on something.
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Originally Posted By: aslimack
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Batting, Yes, end to end.
Blown-in, If i can do it without leaving it look like a heard of buffalo ran through it.
I think someone on this site has mentioned this in the past, but it is good advice and worth repeating. Always maintain three points of contact to avoid expensive accidents in attics when unsure of the footing below.
Adam
Originally Posted By: kmcmahon
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Hmm…so far it looks like an even split.
I never used to until a client "pushed" me into it saying he'd bee up there already, as I could see by the tracks left in the blanket insulation. he offered to lead the way, but I declined his offer and just did it myself...
I just don't want to spend money on a new ceiling for a mis-step!
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Originally Posted By: sbyrnes
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I follow the safety rule. If I think I can do it without injuring myself, getting stuck, or damaging anything, I enter. If not, it’s from the hatch. I also note in my report how I checked it.
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Originally Posted By: dvalley
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I walk/crawl every attic.
Ceiling joists are every 16 or 20 inches so its not hard finding the joists.
The only time I disclaim the attic is when my fat belly can't make it past or through the scuttle. I note: Viewed from scuttle hole only.
When there is no access, I always note that Attic was not inspected and recommend an access hole be installed if the ridgeline is more than 30" above ceiling.
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Originally Posted By: dharris
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Ditto what David stated
On 2 inspections in the last 6 weeks on homes that were previously inspected with in the last 3 yrs, I've seen broken trusses that were not identified prior, one had 8 broken webs and a splintered top chord and the other one had 3, additionally the 2nd one had the defective insulation wrapping on all the flex duct work with the plastic ducting torn, 3 taped wire splices with out a box, and a scorched 2X4 and signed cellulose insulation due gas fireplace vent being disconnected
I don't know what happened except I sure do not want to be that prior inspector on any homes I do
Originally Posted By: rwills
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Couldn’t answer the poll because number four was missing! Play it by ear! or should I say eyes? Usually with batt insulation I’ll traverse the attic. Blown in tends to be more difficult to find the joists without too much disturbance. Also, framing. trusses vs. stick framing. Either way, I always state how I did it and take pictures.
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Originally Posted By: mkober
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I know at least one inspector in this area who refuses to go into attics (because "she doesn’t feel safe on ladders)! I also know one HVAC contractor doing an attic ductwork inspection who missed a joist and came crashing through the ceiling into the front hallway, breaking an ankle in the process. One can’t be too careful up there. Having an extremely bright spotlight (1 million candlepower) can be a big help, allowing one to walk in a fair distance and then doing an intense visual search with the light in all directions while planted in a relatively secure position. Low-pitch rooflines with trusses can be real gut-busters, but that’s why we’re in this business, right??? I also prefer wearing a dust mask in older, fiberglass-filled spaces, where the spotlight beam will reveal all the nasty stuff floating around (wanting to get into your lungs) after you’ve walked in a ways.
Michael J. Kober, P.E.
Originally Posted By: sbyrnes
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I came through a ceiling. Stepped on a 2X4 cross piece and it decided to come loose. I came down 2 ft before hitting the ceiling and went one foot and a leg through it. The realtor was under me looking up at my foot and wasn’t sure if she should call an ambulance or laugh at how silly it looked with my foot sticking out the ceiling. I pulled it out, and finished the inspection. Spent the next month nursing a bad knee and avoided going into a lot of attics. It ain’t fun, but it’s a hazard of the job. I don’t walk cross pieces anymore.
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Originally Posted By: kmcmahon
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Scott, how much did it cost you?
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Originally Posted By: ccoombs
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The attic can have other potential problems. I had an HVAC contractor in my attic. Insulation was covering a fire sprinkler line. The helper “kicked” a connection and broke the pipe. 20 minutes later he asked my wife were to find the shut off valve. A nieghbor recognized the alarm and come from two blocks over to shut the valve off.
It resulted in $60,000 in water damage. My wife was on bed rest because of a high risk pregnancy at the time. I spent the next 5 weeks in a hotel, she spent the next 5 weeks in the hospital.
All work out well. The house is better than it was; I added lots of little things during repairs. We have three very health babies. And my wife is over it. Well, to tell you the truth, she is still very bitter and upset at the HVAC contractor. I'm just glad I asked about E&O before hiring him.
Originally Posted By: sbyrnes
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I got off cheap for $75. It’s good to have friends in the trade.
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Originally Posted By: dharris
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Curtis / E@O ?? Wouldn't liabilty ins cover damages opposed to E@O
Originally Posted By: ccoombs
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Dan
You are correct, it was liability insurance I asked about.
Originally Posted By: dvalley
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I always tend to use my spotlight after the fact. Once I'm safely into the attic, I turn my light off and look around the entire attic for daylight areas. Those daylight areas can tell you a lot about an attic.
Realtors always flip the light switch "on" from below, while I'm in the dark attic and yell up to me "I found the switch for you"...I yell back..."Turn it off please, I would like it dark just for a moment.
After scanning the dark attic, I then utilize my light or the attic light for the remaining structure.
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