American Society of Home Inspectors, Inc.There are good reasons for reporting claims and incidents when they happen. Here is vital information that could save inspectors anxiety, frustration, money and maybe even their business. The return […]
Two simple words: giving back. To some, this means providing charitable monetary considerations to our places of worship. Or, to the many charitable organizations we all have come to know. […]
Potentially irritating substances found indoors come from somewhere – pollen from the exterior; or mold, allergenic dust or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from interior sources. Most of you are home inspectors, and many of the buildings you enter contain contaminants or irritants that could cause you to sneeze, wheeze or cough. Even if you don’t have allergies or asthma, people can develop environmental sensitivities through frequent exposure to triggers such as mold, bacteria and pesticides.
How safe is your deck?” Is that a question that will catch the attention of your current and, hopefully, future clients? If so, May is the time to join Simpson […]
No surprise here: Roofs were on the list when members were interviewed in 2008 for an article on safety issues. At that time, Ken Goewey of Accurate Inspections in Burnsville, […]
Storms are commonplace in the spring and represent a hazard to home inspectors. Lightning strikes the United States as many as 20 million times each year, traditionally causing more deaths […]
This ain’t your daddy’s furnace! This three-part series of articles is excerpted from the ASHI@HOME education program. High-efficiency heating systems are becoming common in America, and, as of January 1, […]
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there is an annual average of 24,200 home fires attributed to electrical distribution systems or lighting equipment, causing 830 injuries, 320 deaths […]
Once again, The Word invites you to travel into the dark realm of terms that are often misused or misunderstood in home inspection reports. The Word hopes you will find […]
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