[Domesteading 00237] Re: Dome Repairs and Venting

[J & D Goldman]

There are actually some mold detection kits out on the market, and I
suspect some of them probably work. Also, you might be able to do just
what some of the home inspectors do, go and rent one of those fiber
optic camera eyes - through a small hole in the wall, you can snake
your way into wall cavaties and take a good look around inside.

- Dan G.

-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Vance <naptimeatv at msn.com>
To: A forum for the discussion of aspects of independent,off-the-grid
living <domesteading at sculptors.com>
Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 12:29 PM
Subject: [Domesteading 00233] Re: Dome Repairs and Venting


I would do a web search on "wood rot" - what it is, how it starts and
prevention methods and then carefully examine your dome for those
signs. Personally, I would shy away from contacting a building
inspector and that is based on previous instances of "veracity". There
might be the possibility that you don't have any.
BobV!
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Catdome at aol.com<mailto:Catdome at aol.com>
  To: domesteading at sculptors.com<mailto:domesteading at sculptors.com>
  Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 12:07 PM
  Subject: [Domesteading 00231] Re: Dome Repairs and Venting


  HI folks my name is nickman. I joined this group several years ago.
I have
  been living in a 48' dome in NC for around 12 years now, haven't had
many
  problems with the dome I built it from a kit. Reading all the
posting it seems  at
  sometime I'am going to have wood rot problems? What are some the
early signs?
   The framing is 2x4 #1 dense southern yellow pine. going from the
inside out
  sheetrock, plastic sheeting, insulation with facing, plywood,
redwood siding.
   Any info thanks n



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