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Inspection Handbook
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Preface,
5
Chapter
1 The Home Inspection Business, 7
Getting
Organized, The Field Inspection,
Meet the Owner, Energy Considerations, The Home's Utilities,
Problem Areas
Chapter
2 Building Sites and Landscaping, 39
Restrictions
on Land Use, Evaluating Homes, Landscaping, Inspecting Landscaping,
Inspection Checklist - Building Sites
Chapter
3 Foundations, 57
Footings
and Walls, Concrete Slabs, Inspecting the Foundation, Inspection
Checklist - Foundations
Chapter
4 Building Structures, 71
Wood
Construction, Masonry Structures, Inspecting Building Structures,
Inspection Checklist - Structures
Chapter
5 Roofing, 87
Roof
Styles and Design, Roofing Material, Rafters, Inspecting the Roof,
Inspection Checklist - Roofing
Chapter
6 Chimneys and Flues, 113
Chimney
Inspection, Fireplace Inspection, Inspection Checklist - Chimneys and
Flues
Chapter
7 Interior Finishes, 127
Inspecting
the Interior, Inspecting Trim and Built-ins, Ceilings
Chapter
8 Exterior Finishes, 151
Wood
Siding, Miscellaneous Wall Siding, Masonry Facings, Surface Coatings,
Inspecting the Home's Exterior, Inspection Checklist
Chapter
9 Insects, Vermin and Decay, 171
Termites,
Vermin, Wood Decay and Radon Gas, Inspecting the Home for Pests and
Rot, Inspection Checklist
Chapter
10 Electrical Systems, 187
The
Electrical System, The National Electrical Code, Inspecting the
Electrical System, Inspection Checklist
Chapter
11 Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning, 227
Types
of Heating Systems, Basic Air-Conditioning Concepts, Inspecting the
HVAC System, Inspection Checklist
Chapter
12 Plumbing Systems, 253
The
Basic System, Hot Water Systems, Indirect Water Heating, Inspecting
the Plumbing, Inspection Checklist - Plumbing
Chapter
13 Operating Techniques, 275
Checklists
for Going Into Business, Getting Started ... Right! Cost Accounting,
Public Relations, Advertising
Chapter
14 Preparing Reports, 297
Types
of Reports, Practical Applications
Index,
317
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