Not for nothing, (and I am not taking sides.) I think it takes a big person ( inspector or contractor) to admit to being wrong. When I was a contractor, I thought more of an inspector that would apologize about his choice and changed his mind. (Though in 15 years of my own business I only saw it happen once or twice.) As an inspector,If I think the contractor might be right, I do not have a problem agreeing with him. (Nor do I hold it against him) The worst case is when something is very "gray" (grey?) and we both have a valid point. Then I try to go with what ever is safer.

Caper