Also, why does the sign say “Baggage Claim?” I’m not claiming any bags. I am picking up a passenger. Maybe “Arrival Pick-up” would be better? And how about “Departure Drop-off” in lieu of “Ticketing, Check-in, Valet… Read More
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Hail Reported at Some Locations in Northeast Ohio (May 12, 2014)
Last night the local television news media was busy reporting on the tornado warnings and the prolonged, heavy rainfall and pretty much ignored the reports of hail in northern Ohio. Throughout the evening, wind speeds were reported to be relatively… Read More
One of the Keys for an Engineering Investigation
In one of the adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Dr. John Watson asks Mr. Holmes how he was going to be able to identify which of the suspects was lying. Mr. Holmes answered, “We look for consistency. Where there is a… Read More
Evaluating the History of a Leaning Garage
Here are a couple tips for evaluating the history of a leaning garage. Sometimes a four foot level is helpful in measuring the lean of a garage. Other times the lean is so obvious, no measurement is needed. … Read More
Attic Wetness – Pattern of Condensation vs Pattern of Leakage
We are often called to evaluate the source of moisture causing mold growth, water damage or wetting of building components. These conditions may be in an attic, a living area, a crawlspace, a basement, a garage, etc. The source of… Read More
Log From a Reporter’s Notebook Regarding Easter (2014)
Who: Jesus Christ, revealed as the second person of the three person God. As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit… Read More
Why is My Chimney Sweating?
When the chimney and/or the framing, plaster, or drywall around it are wet, most assume that the wetness is due to a roof leak. And, although roof leaks at chimneys are not uncommon, sometimes the wetness is due to another… Read More
Time to Play – Old Crack vs. New Crack – Part 2
Time to play old crack-new crack Here is how it is played: We will provide a series of photos. You are to determine whether or not they are old or new. The correct answers are provided at the end of… Read More