All Forum Posts by: Greg Parker

I agree.  Hammers are for nails, but I hit a lot of other things with it too.

The flexible couplings are not "illegal".  If you are looking at $1,500 to replace pipe or $20 to fix the hole.  I would fix the hole with a Fernco and keep an eye on it.  From the code book:

They’re designed for nonpressure (drain, waste, and vent) applications, and are manufactured in shielded (completely wrapped in stainless steel) and unshielded (stainless band clamps at each end only) versions. They’re accepted by a number of codes — including the Uniform Plumbing Code and the International Plumbing Code — for both above- and below-grade use

Google Fernco flexible coupling.  You may have to split it to get it around the pipe, but they work great.  You will need to go to a plumbing supply house to get it.  The big box stores probably won't have them.

Use a Fernco.  I think that is a brand name, but it is basically a rubber coupling that is held on with pipe clamps.

Wow, that sucks.  Better CYA and do it all legally. 

To add to the "under sink" water issue.  A friend of mine that has Class C and D properties, always puts a new piece of plywood under every sink with a 2" block under the back.  So it has significant slope towards the front.  He says when the sink drain leaks, the tenant will never call you, but when it leaks and the water runs out on their foot-they call.  So, you can fix it before the whole cabinet rots out.

Greg Parker, agent, investor, builder.  I work at Auburn University and live in Montgomery.  Licensed in Lee and Montgomery County.

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If you are in an area that is plagued with termites like we are here in Alabama, find a termite company that will do a free inspection before you make an offer.  I have a great guy I use.  He is with Terminix.  He looks at every property for free.  Of course, he does this hoping to find some Termites and get some work out of the deal. 

Wow! That looks great. The REI groups are good for networking. Not sure what an HML is??