ASHI Reporter Articles

ASHI Rolls Out New Membership Pins in 2006

ASHI introduced its new membership pins at InspectionWorld 2006 in Fort Lauderdale. Measuring about twice as large as the previous version, the new pins feature the ASHI logo in blue […]

Home Inspection & Plastic Plumbing Systems, Part 2

Do you know your plastic plumbing pipes?

In the December ASHI Reporter, Kenny Hart covered the positives and negatives of plastic plumbing, PVC, ABS and CPVC pipe, and pipe connections and support issues.
He explained that since the late 1950s, plumbers have been introduced to a wide variety of plastic pipe and fittings to be used in drainage, waste and vent systems (DWV), supply piping, and hot and cold-water distribution. Today, as plastic continues to evolve, more do-it-yourselfers are at

2006 ASHI Officers

Meet the 2006 ASHI Officers.

Council Elects 2006 ASHI Directors

Each year the Council of Representatives elects one-third of the 15-director ASHI board.

ASHI’s Position on Paid Referrals & Preferred Vendor Programs Remains the Same

In the spring of 2004, the membership of the American Society of Home Inspectors approved an updated Code of Ethics for its Membership and as a model for the profession. The Code was developed after intensive research, consultation with professional ethicists, and considerable input from the membership of the Society.

Saying Goodbye

As ASHI enters its 30th year of serving home inspectors, there are a lot of memories to be shared. Last year, ASHI Member Doug Zimmerman used a letter of resignation to 2005 Standards of Practice Committee Chair JD Grewell and fellow Committee Member Roger Hankey to share his memories.

Home Inspection and Plastic Plumbing Systems

Many plumbers who joined the trade 30 or 40 years ago believe the use of plastic pipe and fittings is the best thing that has happened to residential plumbing systems in a hundred years. On the other hand, old-timers can be heard complaining that plastic has taken much of the trade out of the business, and has given everyone the idea he can be his own plumber. Is it possible that both groups are right? Probably.

Quick Tips from the Marketing Mentor

Is your Web site easy to use?
Are you as usable as your site?

ASHI Exhibits at NAR® Expo

The booth was spectacular and the welcome mat was out as real estate professionals were invited to step up and “Find an Inspector” on ashi.org live in the ASHI booth […]