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Thanks, I was thinking just that. Some of the reports that I have read from other HI's on TIJ and there company web-sites are so thourough about the property dicription, age, etc... I was wondering how the heck can you tell all that just by walking through a property.[:-crazy] The records research (as you stated) would add hours/day's to a property inspection. Craig

I have just added to my studies ("American Homes" by Lester Walker and "A Field Guide To American Houses" by McAlester). And have been thinking whether or not it was standard to search county records for property information or rely on the home owner for this information. What is the SOP? Thanks For The Opportunity! Craig

Not to leave any stone unturned, I undrstand that these systems can also be zoned? Could this be the case[?] Thanks for the opportunity. Craig

It's everywhere! I had tornado and hale damage on two properties. This year. One was totaled the other just needed a roof. They did the job on the roof then I made two calls to the contractor in the we hours of the morning while my roof was leaking during rain and after the third attempt they finally got it right.[:-censore

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Sounds typical of todays media HYPE!![:-crazy] Thanks, Craig

Like any other profession be on your toe's. I did hear the ASHI rep... recommend some questions to ask when interviewing an HI which leads me to a question. Are you gaurenteed a quality inspection if the HI has been doing HI's for a certain amount of time? All the guy's that did the inspections on the video must have been fairly new except one or two. I am sure thats just a newbe question but it does bug the hell out of me.[:-dunce] OH Well Craig

Go to the Resources / Downloads and download and read all the HUD PDF booklets +more, then go to www.jlconline.com get some books there they have some good ones, study them all. Hang around here for at least an hour a day trying to keep up with all the questions and answers on this board plus the archived info and you will be off to a good start.[:-graduat Best of luck!! Craig

Here is a list that require weather-resistant according to the table. Horizontal aluminum w/insulation wo/insulation. Brick veneer / Concrete masonry veneer. note: For masonry veneer, a weather-resistive sheathing paper is not required over a sheathing that performs as a weather-resistive barrier when a 1-inch air space is provided between the veneer and the sheathing. When the 1-inch space is filled with morter, a weather-resistive sheathing paper is required over studs or sheathing. Hardboard / Panel siding-vertical Hardboard / Lap siding-horizontal Steel Stone veneer Particleboard panels Plywood panel / exterior grade Vinyl siding Wood rustic, drop / A weather resistive membrane shall be installed weatherboard fashion under the vertical siding unless the siding boards are lapped or battens are used. Shiplap Bevel Butt tip Fiber cement panel / lap siding: R703.2, Protection against condesation in the exterior wall assembly shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 11 of this code. Craig

Jim, I do not have the capability to scan this from home. According to the Table though water-resistive barrier is required on all siding material. There are a couple of exceptions with stipulations for the Fiber Cement Panel and lap siding. If I get the chance I will scan the table. Thanks for the opportunity. Craig

From the looks of the anchor it may be designed to resist the weight of an ice lode. Is the property near a large body of water? Craig

R703.2 Water-resistive barrier. One layer of No.15 asphalt felt, free from holes and breaks, complying with ASTM D 226 for Type 1 felt or other approved water-resistive barrier shall be applied over studs or sheathing of all exterior walls. Such felt or material shall be applied horizontally, with the upper layer lapped over the lower layer not less than 2 inches (51mm). Where joints occur, felt shall be lapped not less than 6 inches (152mm). The felt or other approved material shall be continuous to the top of walls and terminated at penetrations and building appendages in a manner to meet the requirements of the exterior wall envelope as described in Section R703.1. Exception:Omission of the water-resistive barrier is permitted in the following situations: 1. In detached accessory buildings. 2. Under exterior wall finish materials as permitted in Table R703.4. 3. Under paperbacked stucco lath when the paper backing is an approved weather-resistive sheathing paper. According to Table R703.4 in the 2006 IRC a Water-Resistant Barrier is required under Vinyl siding. Thanks for the opportunity. Craig

Ya, There lies the problem. I don't have one "yet". But as soon as I start making all that HI green I will get myself one. [] Thanks, Craig

Thanks for the info Scott, I will check that out today! It would be realy cool if that data base could be downloaded and accessed offline. That way we could use it with a PDA or laptop on the job site. Craig

(Better yet, once you have punched the make, model, and S/N into InspectExpress, have a button you can push that will do the search for you,) -----------------------------Plus-------------------------------- (How about somebody comes up with a home inspector database we can subscribe to to punch in serial or model numbers and find out about recalls?) -------------------equals-------------------Brilliant!!!!!!!

Thanks Mike, Very nice report. I also like that it's WORD format. Very easy to work with. Thanks again.

Joe, Yes I am that new to Home Inspection's. I have been studying for the past seven months and have just received my certificate from ITA. From the information that I have gathered, I will also be going with ASHI. Thank you for your assistance. Sorry Mike, I sent it to the msn.com address. I will fix that. Thanks. Craig

Mike, I sent you an email. Would like to see the sample report. Thanks Craig

Joe, I am currently looking for report software to use. Would you not recommend Inspectvue? Thanks, Craig

Thanks guy's. I appreciate the assistance. Craig

Joe, I am working on my electrical knowledge and ran across this book "Basic Checklists for Electrical Inspections: Based on the 1999 NEC Overview" is there a more current version of this? I have not been able to locate one if there is. Do you have any other recomendations? Thought I would ask before purchasing. Thanks, Craig

Terry, You make a very good point and I do here it. But as was stated earlier in this thread Realtors are sales people and it is very easy for a new HI to get sucked in to working for them. I am not at all putting all realtors under this umbrella, but as in any field they are out there. I was also struggling with this because that is the easiest market to go after but I have been reading this board for a few months now and it was actually you guy's that helped me make this career decision. Yes they are an excellent referral source but HI's beware! I do not have the experience of you guy’s but in the short time I have been monitoring this board I have learned allot. Thanks for the opportunity, Craig

Excuse me, I am also new to the inspection industry. I have been involved in Real Estate in one way or another (including sales) for the last 15 years. I do know quite a few of the agents in my area. BUT I do agree very strongly that the HI's are working for the consumer - period. With that said my marketing dime will be spent on working to educate the buyer's and seller's. There are allot of public clubs that will gladly give you 20 minutes to speek about something interesting or even not so interesting. I would also rather take flyers to the seller's door as opposed to a Real Estate office. Thanks for the opportunity! C.