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Forum: Ottawa 2019-10-07, 03:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,840
Posted By good2know
Incredible. And you cant get hold of axis?

Incredible. And you cant get hold of axis?
Forum: Ottawa 2019-10-04, 04:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,840
Posted By good2know
Thats a shocker. I wonder whats happened? ...

Thats a shocker. I wonder whats happened?

We have some rentals. We do furnaces every couple of years, old furnace yearly, and the ac every 3 years.

Did the fan catch on fire? A furnace filter...
Forum: Ottawa 2019-10-03, 02:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,840
Posted By good2know
I use axis for every thing hvac related. If...

I use axis for every thing hvac related.

If you get a quote from them, ask if they have a combo special - tuneup on the ac at the same time.
Forum: Basement Finishing and Renovations 2019-10-03, 02:52 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 22,510
Posted By good2know
What did you decide re electrical panel setup?

What did you decide re electrical panel setup?
Forum: Ottawa 2019-10-01, 07:26 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 18,627
Posted By good2know
Just curious - did your lawyer explain the Tarion...

Just curious - did your lawyer explain the Tarion process relating to closing date changes, and when you have a 'firm date'?
Forum: Ottawa 2019-08-15, 01:22 PM
Replies: 2,704
Views: 690,400
Posted By good2know
Id like to know whats on the neighbors side. ...

Id like to know whats on the neighbors side.

Few years back I had a strange wall and asked for and received a Structural Engineer stamped document assuring all was fine.
Forum: Ottawa 2019-08-15, 01:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,090
Posted By good2know
Hey OP, are the garage floors on the same or...

Hey OP, are the garage floors on the same or different height between the 2 houses?
Forum: Ottawa 2019-08-08, 04:08 PM
Replies: 2,704
Views: 690,400
Posted By good2know
Ive come to understand that builders are not that...

Ive come to understand that builders are not that responsive to homeowners attempts to avoid or minimize damages caused by problems in the construction.

If you have not done so, send a email to...
Forum: Ottawa 2019-07-19, 04:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,265
Posted By good2know
To my eye, the fundamental problem in both cases...

To my eye, the fundamental problem in both cases is the column is not wide enough for a full brick with no joint. Lets say the brick is 8 inches and the space is 7. They could cut an inch off a...
Forum: Ottawa 2019-07-17, 08:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 989
Posted By good2know
wow!! this is a thing so you are not alone. ...

wow!! this is a thing so you are not alone. scary stuff when you see it can start a fire.

https://www.wral.com/news/local/wral_investigates/video/17553901/

When its a neighbor's window(s)...
Forum: Ottawa 2019-07-17, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 989
Posted By good2know
Can you post a pic or two? Ive never seen or...

Can you post a pic or two? Ive never seen or heard of this happening.

It seems strange that a reflection would be more intense than direct sunlight??

Any chance this was done by a bbq near...
Forum: Ottawa 2019-07-17, 08:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,032
Posted By good2know
Keep in mind they dont do a blower door test on...

Keep in mind they dont do a blower door test on every home. A sample of same model is deemed sufficient for this.

The company that did the work (the full inspection) should be able to provide a...
Forum: Ottawa 2019-06-25, 04:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,965
Posted By good2know
https://www.tarion.com/ontariobuilderdirectory/bui...

https://www.tarion.com/ontariobuilderdirectory/builder/profile/36383

The Tarion score card is not that useful regarding build quality. Things get resolved or the homeowner gives up. They dont...
Forum: Ottawa 2019-06-17, 10:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,039
Posted By good2know
If I'm on the end, I would fence off the yard so...

If I'm on the end, I would fence off the yard so no one walks through the yard to use the easement.

If an interior unit (and no one has access through this property) I would fence to the back lot...
Forum: Ottawa 2019-06-09, 09:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 850
Posted By good2know
Fam member leaves hers at 102

Fam member leaves hers at 102
Forum: Ottawa 2019-06-05, 12:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,772
Posted By good2know
When to sell is a tough one these days. One...

When to sell is a tough one these days.

One good option is to wait until the 90 day notice period and put it on the market then.

Planning up front to move twice eliminates a lot of stress and...
Forum: Tarion Questions 2019-06-01, 06:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,004
Posted By good2know
Builders Ive dealt with would repair or replace...

Builders Ive dealt with would repair or replace anything like that in the 1st year.
Forum: Ottawa 2019-05-17, 10:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,872
Posted By good2know
No thats not correct. House parts that hang over...

No thats not correct. House parts that hang over a property line do not become the neighbors property. Its the same as the roof section.

If you and the neighbor were able to work together on this,...
Forum: Ottawa 2019-05-16, 01:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 989
Posted By good2know
Thats great. Are stairs included? It would be...

Thats great. Are stairs included? It would be good to be able to let Lassie outside without going to the basement door.
Forum: Ottawa 2019-05-16, 08:36 AM
Replies: 463
Views: 58,339
Posted By good2know
If you mean install of plumbing, gas lines,...

If you mean install of plumbing, gas lines, electrical, venting systems dont agree with that. The rental is for the water heater. Everything else is part of the house infrastructure.

If you mean...
Forum: Ottawa 2019-05-15, 05:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,872
Posted By good2know
Im not saying that the edge of the roof line is...

Im not saying that the edge of the roof line is the property line. I'm saying some people might think that.

So lets say OPs property line is at the very edge of the porch (which sticks out a...
Forum: Ottawa 2019-05-15, 11:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,872
Posted By good2know
I would change nothing. Many would say the edge...

I would change nothing. Many would say the edge of your property is the outer edge of the roofline. Who owns what on a shared exterior wall is complicated. I bet you cant wait until fence time.

...
Forum: Ottawa 2019-05-15, 10:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 989
Posted By good2know
Best to get confirmation from sales office and...

Best to get confirmation from sales office and the plans. Inclusions for the same builder can vary by site, city, phase.
Forum: Ottawa 2019-05-10, 08:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,872
Posted By good2know
That is a normal install on a town. Its as close...

That is a normal install on a town. Its as close to your foundation as it can go. Also there is not much roof surface being drained there. Water wont be a problem.

You will need the downspout...
Forum: Ottawa 2019-05-08, 01:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,522
Posted By good2know
Yes you can file a warranty claim. There are so...

Yes you can file a warranty claim. There are so many conditions - most install related - that a settlement in your favor would be a tough battle. The amount would be low compared to total costs to...
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