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New article on the differences between solid brick and brick veneer
Most brick houses built within the past 30 years are not actually made from brick; the brick is mostly cosmetic, and if it were to be removed the house itself would be just fine. Of course, this cannot be said of traditional brick houses that use bricks as load-bearing elements. Can you tell the difference? It isn’t easy, because brick veneer houses are designed to look just like old-fashioned solid brick, but a trained eye can tell the difference. Solid brick has header bricks but veneer has no need for them, for instance, while weep holes are found in veneer but not in solid brick. Each technique has its pros and cons, too. To find out more, take a look at our new article on solid brick vs. brick veneer.
New article on vermiculite
Vermiculite was used as insulation in tens of millions of homes in the U.S. alone, mostly in attics. Although not all is contaminated with asbestos, a significant majority of vermiculite was mined from an asbestos-rich region of Montana, which has led to widespread fears of lung cancer, mesothelioma and other life-threatening diseases. What should you do, as an inspector, if you find vermiculite in a home? The situation is probably not that serious as long as the mineral is kept isolated from living areas and not disturbed. To find out more about this interesting insulator, check out our new article on vermiculite.
Home inspections help you sell - Osceola Sentinel Tribune
Osceola Sentinel Tribune
Home inspections help you sell
Osceola Sentinel Tribune
Buyers want to know the home they're considering is safe and sound, and the best way to establish that is to hire a home inspector. ...
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New article on fall arrest systems
The number one way that people die on construction sites is by falling, and this fact often overshadows deadly falls from routine maintenance work on houses. Whenever people are on roofs they are in great danger, and this is why fall arrest systems exist. More effective than simple railings or nets, fall arrest systems use ropes, shock absorbers, harnesses and and roof anchors to protect workers. But they must be installed and used properly in order to be effective. To find out more, check out our new article on fall arrest systems.
Kings Heath nursing home patients were unshaven with dirty hair and long ... - BirminghamMail.net
Kings Heath nursing home patients were unshaven with dirty hair and long ...
BirminghamMail.net
Lynette Ranson, who is a care home inspector for the Care Quality Commission (formerly the National Care Standards Commission, (NCSC) said there was no ...
Just in time for Spring: Free, online How to Inspect Pools and Spas course.
InterNACHI is pleased to announce the release of its long-awaited, free, online How to Inspect Pools and Spas course. This course is the largest, most in-depth pool and spa inspection course of its kind. The purpose of this training is to teach an inspector how to perform inspections of pools and spas, including: how pools and spas work, circulation, heating and filtering systems and components, electrical components, water chemistry, safety issues, and maintenance recommendations. The course also includes an inspection checklist. And, in keeping with InterNACHI’s commitment to Continuing Education, this pool and spa inspection course is open and free to all members, and can be taken again and again, without limit.
The How to Inspect Pools and Spas course includes:
- 19 sections;
- 27,000 words
- 60 illustrations and diagrams;
- 12 quizzes;
- 75-question final exam (drawn from a larger pool);
- instant grading;
- a downloadable, printable Certificate of Completion; and
- accreditations and state approvals.
The course covers the following categories:
- Safety First
- The Basics
- How Big is It?
- Square or Rectangular
- Circular
- Irregular
- Parts per Million
- Types of Pools and Spas
- Concrete
- Vinyl-Lined
- Fiberglass
- Above-Ground
- Wood
- Construction Process
- Plumbing
- Follow the Path of the Water
- More Drains
- Skimmers
- Gutters
- Pipes
- Support
- Rubber Fittings
- Size
- Return Inlets
- Water Levels
- Valves
- 3-Port Valves
- Shutoff Valves
- Check Valves
- Unions
- Solar Heating Systems
- Pumps and Motors
- Nameplate
- Turnover Rate
- Inspection Tips
- Electrical
- Dry-Niche Luminaire
- Forming Shells
- No-Niche Luminaires
- Underwater Luminaires
- Wet-Niche Luminaires
- Luminaire Location
- Flexible Cords
- Receptacles
- GFCI-Protection Required
- Spa or Hot Tub GFCI
- Receptacles for Indoor Spas and Hot Tubs
- Switches
- Panel Fans and Luminaires Overhead
- Overhead Conductor Clearances
- Underground Wiring
- Grounding and Bonding
- Panelboards
- Permanently Installed Radiant Heaters
- Filtration
- Sand and Gravel Filters
- Diatomaceous Earth (DE) Filters
- Cartridge
- Pressure Gauge
- Air Relief
- T-Fitting
- Backwash Valve
- Backwash Water
- Backwash Sight Glass
- Pool Heaters
- Ignition Types
- Standing Pilot
- Mid-Efficiency
- High-Efficiency
- Intermittent-Pilot
- Thermocouple
- Thermopile
- Mercury Flame Sensor
- Gas Pressure Regulator
- Disconnects
- Fireman’s Switch
- Thermostats
- Gas Valves
- Vent Connections
- Flue Pipe
- Flue Details
- Draft Hood
- Size of the Pool Heater
- Other Components and Devices
- Timers
- Time Clocks
- Twist Timers
- Electronic Timers
- Remote Controls
- Air Blowers
- Diving Boards
- Slides
- Ladders
- Automatic Pool Cleaners
- Lighting
- Pool Covers
- Safety Barriers
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- Barrier Locations
- Exemptions
- Water Chemistry
- pH
- pH Adjustment
- Controlling pH
- Increase pH
- Lower pH
- Total Alkalinity
- Calcium Hardness
- Scum Line
- Temperature
- Total Dissolved Solids
- Testing
- Disinfection
- Chlorine
- Non-Chlorine Shock Treatments
- Algae
- Repairs Needed
- Commercial Pools
- Inspection Tips
- Pool/Spa Inspection Checklist
- Maintenance Schedule
CLICK HERE to take InterNACHI’s FREE, online How to Inspect Pools and Spas course.
Whatever the cause, the solution to ice dams remains the same - Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com
Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com
Whatever the cause, the solution to ice dams remains the same
Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com
Zolton Cohen is a Kalamazoo-based newspaper columnist and former American Society of Home Inspectors-certified home inspector. Write to Zolton B. Cohen, ...
Split council adopts new residential code - Waukegan News Sun
Split council adopts new residential code
Waukegan News Sun
A vote on an ordinance to create the Office of Building Commissioner and Manufactured Home Inspector was tabled for further clarification of job duties and ...
Business profile: A Pro Home Inspection Services - Chambersburg Public Opinion
Business profile: A Pro Home Inspection Services
Chambersburg Public Opinion
Staff: The business is operated by certified home inspector William Fennel, CHI/PHI, and marketing manager Lacey Shearer. Background: A Pro Home Inspection ...
Foundations: Don't wait until you hear the creaking - Seattle Times
Foundations: Don't wait until you hear the creaking
Seattle Times
"My home inspector said my house had no problems," said Steven Derse, who bought his house in Nashville, Tenn., in 2002. "Then it started to move and fell ...
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Find the best contractors when putting your home on the market - NewsOK.com
Find the best contractors when putting your home on the market
NewsOK.com
Engage the services of a home inspector to catalog your issues. It should be quite easy for you and your listing agent to go through your home and identify ...
Inspection milestone - Alton Telegraph
Inspection milestone
Alton Telegraph
Just a few years after choosing to switch careers and become a home inspector in 1993, he found he was steadily finding work and decided to start counting ...
Good man to deal with - Anderson Independent Mail
Good man to deal with
Anderson Independent Mail
The roofing job got an excellent rating from a professional home inspector. Mr. Coe took the time to call the Monday following the installation to see if I ...
New article on pesticide dangers
It’s surprising how far pesticides can travel through air and water – and how little of the chemical actually makes it to its intended target. This wouldn’t be so bad if pesticides weren’t so good at killing living things, including people and their pets. Learn to read the labels on pesticides so you know what to wear while applying them, as some require respirators and other personal protective equipment. To find out more, check out our new article on pesticide safety.
Exeter Adult Education offers courses - Exeter News-Letter
Exeter Adult Education offers courses
Exeter News-Letter
Includes Q & A sessions with an attorney, appraiser, home inspector, insurance agent, broker and loan officer and a complimentary credit report. ...
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Inspectors did not have clear training in fire safety - The Herald
Inspectors did not have clear training in fire safety
The Herald
Margaret MacCallum, a former care home inspector with the then Lanarkshire Health Board and now assistant director of nursing workforce at NHS Lanarkshire, ...
Drawing on the walls fine with high-tech paints - Wetaskiwin Times Advertiser
Drawing on the walls fine with high-tech paints
Wetaskiwin Times Advertiser
While such qualifications are useful, you should determine whether or not the home inspector has met the qualifications for certification and is a current ...
Spokesman: $51M verdict in Perry Homes lawsuit is 'jackpot justice' - KHOU
Spokesman: $51M verdict in Perry Homes lawsuit is 'jackpot justice'
KHOU
Long story short......hire an independent home inspector during a new home purchase and don't let the builder give you their 'budget' excuses! ok dmdale, ...
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Business briefly: March 3 - Wicked Local Plymouth
Business briefly: March 3
Wicked Local Plymouth
A mortgage banker, real estate broker, home inspector and lawyer will assist in presenting materials that will provide participants with up to date ...
Inspector saw resident at Maypole Nursing Home badly treated, inquest told - The Birmingham Post
Inspector saw resident at Maypole Nursing Home badly treated, inquest told
The Birmingham Post
A care home inspector has told an inquest how he saw a resident of a Birmingham nursing home being treated in an undignified way. Joe O'Connor said loud pop ...
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