Lessons in Risk Management
Lessons in Risk Management By Mike Casey, ACI, MCI & David Madariaga, Esq. Is the inspector claiming the sky is falling? Recently we have seen quite a few claims that […]
ASHI Reporter Articles
Gas Fireplaces and Gas Logs
Gas Fireplaces and Gas Logs Although these are typically decorative appliances, some gas fireplaces do provide heat for rooms. Fireplaces with heat circulators and direct-vent fireplaces are more likely to […]
Wood Roofing
Types of Wood Used WOOD ROOFS WERE MOST COMMON shedding roof system used prior to the advent of asphalt shingles. In some areas of North America, wood shingles are still […]
Roof Trusses
The functions of
trusses are the same
as rafters, roof joists and ceiling joists.
Demystifying Sales & Marketing for Home Inspection Professionals
Goal Setting: Making SMART Goals
Goal setting is incredibly easy, and yet most people don’t do it. A simple guideline is to set a SMART goal. That means Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound – SMART. Sound complicated? It’s not.
Lateral-Load Connections
Special hardware is needed to correctly fasten deck joists to interior floor joists.
Silent Alarms; Deadly Differences
There are two basic types of residential smoke alarms sold in the U.S.: ionization and photoelectric. Understanding the difference could very well save your life.
2013 ASHI Membership Survey
In March of this year 1,443 of you responded to our latest membership survey. The staff at ASHI is busy comparing these results to those of the 2010 survey along with comments and suggestions you provided.
Combustion Air for Furnaces
Combustion air is necessary for burning fuel such as gas, oil and wood. For a furnace to work properly, it must have an adequate supply of combustion air.
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