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Small new-construction investigations always make for a fun1 #ilovethisjob (at Decatur, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpUZCgauL7u/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#safetyfirst - party/firewalls require a complete seal with no gaps, cracks or openings for 1 hour fire protection as expected (at Decatur, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpUYBxfOoUT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

wickity-wickity-wHack! (at Roswell, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn2GZH0Oa1m/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Like half that I check this garage trim’s bottom wasn’t fully painted/waterproofed, and the brick behind it spalled so bad the whole front popped-off. In GEORGIA. I get it, trenching can get expensive and a crushed extension on the driveway isn’t helpful, but we gotta kick that water down the line, one-way or another! (at Sandy Springs, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn1-PXkuqXd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

“Despite calls for regulation, CPSC said in a statement to TIME that any regulatory action by the commission would involve a ‘LENGTHY’ process, and no action on gas stoves is currently imminent” (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnRssiuO2e-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Hiding erosion is not the intent of site-grading. With this asphalt pile, bulk drainage can puddle below ground level next to the building until something noticeable happens (at Berkeley Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnAfgN_vT3j/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

They are called “Widowmakers” & “Fool Killers” for a reason, keep #safetyfirst for clients & yourself by observing the condition of tree canopies/surroundings while inspecting or showing listings after wind & rain (at Berkeley Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck_IWZJO1oz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Had a terrific Championship Sunday at @eastlakegc volunteering for @thefirsttee - Congrats Rory & to all the parents corralling kiddos, what a day! (at East Lake Golf Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch2C51DOjUg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Check your sea-walls each season for erosion on its backside & tamp with infill as needed for protection, breaching is rarely a simple or cheap fix (at Berkeley Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChrzdmQOikL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

What direction does your client’s building face, and why does it matter? For inspectors, we should focus on the sour-side of buildings as they weather faster, and clients should understand this is where the bulk of sunlight comes from. A building’s orientation affects natural lighting, overall solar heat gain coefficient, UV damage, etc. etc. ~ #inspectors, the information above is automatically pictured with an app called ‘theodolite’, I recommend checking it out in order to give clients a broad perspective of their geographical without needing to look it up (at Berkeley Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChUx1xYOM1b/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

“The best investment on earth is earth.” -Louis Glickman (at Gainesville, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChHmKJ0OMpI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Measured materials/air for this supply as low as 30° with a return installed right above it around 55°. This heat pump recirculates air colder than ice in Georgia’s August weather, but for how long? (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChEsvFNOzKY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

www.chainlinkfittings.com is a wholesale supplier with good content about repairs and installation online. Here’s an image to break-down chain-link fencing terminology: (at Berkeley Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChEZiKHOJQp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

1st thing I wanna do when I pull up is start drilling on the report, it’s the way I was taught as time is $, but perspective is 🔑 — “Buyers decide in the first eight seconds of seeing a home if they’re interested in buying it. Get out of your car, walk in their shoes and see what they see within the first eight seconds.” -Barbara Corcoran (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg4dO6tuW2y/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Gutters may fill with debris and overflow each season, but when covered by guards over half the open surface area to catch bulk moisture is unavailable, let alone when debris inevitably piles up on them. These guys have a product to sell but it drives me nuts promoting them like they provide protection, perfect drainage conditions and no upkeep. Please maintain all gutters, ESPECIALLY the ones you ‘block’ with ‘guards’ before water has it’s way with things (at Duluth, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgzwxeWvLJj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Downspout extensions collecting water near building instead of diverting (at Duluth, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgU2KqyP1PJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Wet wall from failed flashing (at Berkeley Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgMzqvkutx3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=