Stucco Revisited
The problems with exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) have been well documented for years. Now we know that traditional three-coat plaster stucco, one-coat stucco and cultured stone systems all have had similar problems.
ASHI Reporter Articles
Controlling Rafter Deflection: Knee Walls, Purlins and Collar Ties (as Braces)
The implications of having deflecting (sagging) rafters may be simply cosmetic or may lead to a roof collapse.
Deck Safety Month
May is Deck Safety Month®, so we’d like to spotlight the partnership that ASHI has with the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA).
ASHI Deck Standard FAQs
The Deck Standard is a voluntary auxiliary standard, like the Predrywall and Pool Standards. Inspectors may elect to offer this service or they may elect not to.
Discovering Pests and Housing Pets
What are some pests commonly found in houses that can have a negative impact on indoor environmental conditions?
Offering Ancillary Services
Ancillary services are additional services that you can offer to your client at the time of an inspection.
Warming Up to Heat Pumps
Inspecting central air conditioning is hard enough, but inspecting heat pumps is even more challenging.
Using Drones: The Eye in the Sky
Inspecting a roof can be a tricky and dangerous business. Safety is always a primary concern for the inspector and others in the vicinity. “Accidents waiting to happen” revolve around the use of ladders, steep roof slopes and unsure footing.
Bylaws Vote This Spring
This spring, several bylaw issues will be presented to the ASHI membership for their approval.
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