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Tight Squeeze

By Edited by ASHI Staff | February 01, 2003

This was found on a new construction inspection. A very small inspector would be needed to check this furnace.

Steve Hier
ASHI Member
Miller-Hier Home Inspections
Chicago, IL

Fill 'Er Up

This is an automobile muffler in use as a sewer trap I found on a recent inspection. Gives a whole new meaning to “fill ‘er up!”

Ray Hogan
ASHI Member
Second Look Home Inspections
Anna, IL

Edited by ASHI Staff

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