Developing a Support Network Helps Offset Inexperience
In late 2004, I was called upon to render a second opinion about a roof structure. A non-ASHI home inspector had reported an adverse condition in the attic, and the […]
ASHI Reporter Articles
Safety Glazing
Glass in some form or another has been used since the dawn of civilization. It appears naturally as obsidian, and the first man-made glass objects date from 3500 B.C. The Romans used a semi-clear glass in windows beginning around 100 B.C., and little progress was made in glazing technology for the next 1,200 years.
Commercial Building Inspections – To be or not to be an engineer
There seems to be some confusion among home inspectors as to the credentials required to perform commercial building inspections, more commonly known as Property Condition Assessments (PCAs). It is a […]
Softening Housing Market Impact and How to Reduce Exposure to Claims/Litigation
Please note that this article is merely a general discussion of topical matters involving the home inspector profession and should not be construed as legal advice of any kind. Further, […]
Focus on Ethics
A Review of the Brinks Inspection Service Warranty ProgramThe Code of Ethics Committee previously evaluated the Brinks Inspection Service Warranty Program and found no direct conflict with the ASHI Code […]
The Modern Green Home
Two thousand seven could be a turning point for the green home market. The growth in green home building should ramp up 30% over the 2006 level, with more than two-thirds of residential builders constructing green homes, according to a study by McGraw-Hill, produced in conjunction with the National Association of Home Builders.
The Effects of Fire on Structural Systems
First published by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in 1984, the Rehabilitation Inspection Guide has been updated and expanded as part of the Partnership for Advancing Technology […]
The Dreaded Phone Call
Sooner or later, as home inspectors, we all will get the dreaded phone call. The sheer number of inspections we perform will, sooner rather than later, hasten this day. We […]
ASHI 2007 Committee Chairs
ASHI Membership Forum: John Ghent, ghentjr@aol.com Bylaws: Jim Hemsell, jimhemsell@professionalinspector.com Chapter Relations: Mel Jacobs, Inspector@houseinspection.com Code of Ethics: Keith Oberg, keith@professionalhome.com Complaints (Logo Use): Howard Pegelow, Inspector@Pegelow.com Complaints (Ethics): Peter […]
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