Code Corner with Wisdom & Associates, Inc.
How Much, How High to be Habitable? Ceiling heights and the square footage of rooms are two of the measurements the 2006 International Residential Code considers as indicators of habitable […]
ASHI Reporter Articles
SCORE Adds New Online Resources for Entrepreneurs
New Content Covers Business Technology, Online Learning & Disaster Preparedness Washington, D.C. – SCORE, “Counselors to America’s Small Business,” announces three new content areas of the SCORE Web site, www.score.org. […]
What is Spray Polyurethane Foam?
Spray polyurethane foam, commonly referred to as SPF, is a spray-applied insulating foam plastic that is installed as a liquid and then expands many times its original volume. SPF formulas […]
Focus on Ethics
The ASHI Code of Ethics Committee is charged with developing ethics education and awareness for ASHI’s membership and with answering Requests for Interpretation of our Code of Ethics. One recent […]
The Road to Happiness
Based on the home inspection surveys I have seen over the past three decades, the majority of home inspectors throughout North America are independent sole practitioners. The 2005 ASHI Business […]
Leadership Training Preview
Each of us brings something unique and valuable to any group with which we interact. In addition to our skills and talents, we each have different approaches to communication. Leadership and communication styles are woven intimately together and your primary styles will often determine how you initially respond as a leader.
In Memorium
ASHI Certified Inspector Jon White, Homestead Inspections, LLC, Des Monies, Iowa, died May 24. He joined ASHI in February 1992. According to Larry A Sloan, retired ASHI member, “Jon had […]
It Doesn’t Have to be Exotic to be Green
“Use overhangs to shade windows on the east, south and especially the west from the sun” is an example of a basic design element that Peter Pfeiffer recommended in his […]
Inspecting Wood Trusses
This article discusses wood roof trusses, including problems with manufacturing, damage, installation, bracing, alterations and partition separation. Much of this information also applies to open-web floor trusses, although floor trusses have other unique issues not discussed here.
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