June 22, 2007
Pau hana Friday
My Waikiki condo inspection this morning was uneventful. As I was stowing my gear in the trunk I looked up and noticed a small area of damage to some wood framing installed to support the roofing of the low steel-framed carport. One two-by-four diagonal brace was split and there was a scrape on adjacent framing, as if maybe a truck with a ladder rack
had been a little too tall for the structure. I took my probe back out of my trunk to investigate and was rewarded with a face full of drywood termtie pellets falling from the framing. That’s poop, to the uninformed. Detached structures are usually disclaimed in my reports for condominiums, but I asked the realtor representing the buyer if it should be included. Yes, because the stall would belong to him specifically and was not a common element. Not a major problem, but the real estate closing which was scheduled for early next week will likely be delayed until treatment can be arranged. Sucks, but things like that happen when they wait until the last moment to schedule an inspection.
The view is looking out over the Ala Wai Canal from the sixth floor lanai of the condo. Up until recently the scene would likely have been more populated. Fishing and paddling (by canoe clubs) have moved on to other sites because of contaminated water in the canal. Still, a pleasant scene with Ala Wai Field, Ala Wai Elementary School and Ala Wai Golf Course providing a park-like buffer between the canal and Kapahulu. The little slice of Diamond Head, doesn’t hurt, either.
It’s a few minutes before three. I have one report to complete and I’ll be pau hana (done with work!) Let the weekend begin!
[tags]condominiums, Hawaii, inspections, photo, real estate, termites, Waikiki[/tags]
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June 22nd, 2007 at 4:00 pm, Elizabeth Says:
I am SO JEALOUS that you get to look at that view! Sometimes living in the middle of a big city is kind of a drag.
June 22nd, 2007 at 4:40 pm, skeet Says:
But … but … but … it is the big city!
It just happens to be the big city in Hawaii, replete with lovely secenery.
June 23rd, 2007 at 2:21 pm, Robyn Says:
A face full of dung–You live a wild and crazy life skeeter!! I don’t even know what Termite poop looks like or smells like or anything—but considering we are talking poop–I’m thinking a shower is in order!!
June 23rd, 2007 at 7:37 pm, Whim Says:
I hope you are having a good weekend!
June 24th, 2007 at 1:29 am, skeet Says:
Robyn, drywood termites produce very un-poop-like poop. It’s more like grains of sand than fecal stuff. No discernable odor. My biggest problem with them has been getting them in my eyes. I’ve actually had to go to the emergency room with a scratched eyeball due to peelets that cascaded down into my face while inspecting.
June 24th, 2007 at 1:32 am, skeet Says:
You too, my whimsical friend! I just missed getting a haircut today, but I had some fun gardening and visiting the harbor. Now if I can just remember that I have a hair appointment right after my morning coffee …
June 24th, 2007 at 2:39 pm, Jackie Says:
I just love Hawaii! You’re so lucky to live there!