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A tool I once ignored now tops my kit
I always believed old methods were best for checking chimneys. Then I saw a video from a sweep who found hidden damage with a camera. I decided to get one for my next job. On that job, the camera found a bird nest I would have missed. Now, I rely on it for every inspection. It helps me give better reports to homeowners. I tell all new sweeps to consider adding a camera to their gear.
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jamesf418mo ago
Yeah, finding that hidden damage changes everything. I was stubborn about my moisture meter until it spotted a slow leak behind a wall. Now I trust the reading more than my gut feeling.
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grant.ryan8mo ago
Seriously? Tools fail all the time. My buddy's meter gave a clear reading on a dry wall but missed the soaked insulation inside the cavity because the pins weren't long enough. Gut feeling is built from seeing a hundred houses, noticing weird smells or soft spots a tool won't catch. You can get fooled by a number just as easy as anything else.
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derekwebb8mo ago
Buddy's meter showed nothing, but the insulation was soaked through when he ripped the wall open.
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