Principles of Home Inspection: Air Conditioning & Heat Pumps

This comprehensive, well-illustrated text is designed both for beginners who need an in-depth introduction to air conditioning and heat pump inspection and more advanced practitioners looking to deepen their understanding. Typical problems, causes, implications and inspection strategies are thoroughly covered.

In addition to covering system components, the book provides a step-by-step description of normal air conditioner and heat pump operation, and covers capacity and life expectancy.

• Dozens of technically detailed illustrations parallel the text.
• Learning objectives, key terms, and margin notes highlight key topics.
• Inspection checklists summarize topics and serve as inspection field notes
• Inspection procedures help readers develop a systematic approach and best practices.
• Topics and procedures discussed are consistent with ASHI® Standards of Practice.
• Chapter review questions and answers help readers evaluate their understanding.

Principles of Home Inspection: Chimneys & Wood Heating

Virtually every home heating system requires a chimney or vent - this text thoroughly covers this important home inspection topic. Wood stoves and wood fireplaces, popular throughout North America, are discussed, as well as wood-burning furnaces.

In addition to problems, their causes and practical implications, and inspection strategies for finding them, the book covers installation, repair and improvement issues for chimneys and wood-burning heating systems.

• Dozens of technically detailed illustrations parallel the text.
• Learning objectives, key terms, and margin notes highlight key topics.
• Inspection checklists summarize topics and serve as inspection field notes.
• Inspection procedures help readers develop best practices.
• Topics and procedures discussed are consistent with ASHI® Standards of Practice.
• Chapter review questions and answers help readers evaluate their understanding.

Principles of Home Inspection: Communication & Professional Practice

Using humor, anecdotes, sample dialogue, and sample documents, this book provides a thorough introduction to the professional and communication issues that home inspectors need to know.

Effective communication and professional interaction with clients are critical skills for home inspectors, along with their technical expertise. This text covers standards of practice, ethics, characteristics of a good inspector, typical clients, the inspection process, liability, the real estate transaction, verbal communication, and report writing.

• Step-by-step summary of a typical home inspection.
• Learning objectives, key terms, and margin notes highlight key topics.
• Inspection checklists summarize topics and serve as inspection field notes.
• Topics and procedures discussed are consistent with ASHI® Standards of Practice.
• Chapter review questions and answers.

Principles of Home Inspection: Electrical Systems

This comprehensive text is designed both for beginners who need an in-depth introduction to electrical system inspection and more advanced practitioners looking to deepen their understanding. Basics of electricity are covered first to lay the groundwork for inspection discussions.

This thorough book addresses the challenging safety, terminology, and inspection issues for electrical systems with clear, well-illustrated discussions.

• Dozens of technically detailed illustrations parallel the text.
• Learning objectives, key terms, and margin notes highlight key topics.
• Inspection checklists summarize topics and serve as inspection field notes
• Topics and procedures discussed are consistent with ASHI® Standards of Practice.
• Chapter review questions and answers help readers evaluate their understanding.

Principles of Home Inspection: Exteriors

Organized into major sections on exterior cladding; exterior structures; and surface water control and landscaping; this comprehensive text is designed both for beginners who need an in-depth introduction to exterior inspection and more advanced practitioners looking to deepen their understanding.

In addition to exterior problems, their practical implications, and inspection strategies for finding them, the book covers common causes of problem, installation issues, and improvement options.

• Hundreds of technically detailed illustrations parallel the text.
• Learning objectives, key terms, and margin notes highlight key topics.
• Inspection checklists summarize topics and serve as inspection field notes.
• Inspection procedures help readers develop a systematic approach and best practices.
• Topics and procedures discussed are consistent with ASHI® Standards of Practice.
• Chapter review questions and answers help readers evaluate their understanding.

Principles of Home Inspection: Gas & Oil Furnaces

This comprehensive text covers issues of heat generation, distribution, control, safety, capacity, and efficiency, for both gas and oil furnaces. Beginning and experienced home inspectors will find a wealth of information on these systems and how to inspect them.

Basics of heat transfer and a brief history of heating methods are covered first to lay the groundwork for inspection discussions. The book covers system components, efficiency, sequence of operation and life expectancy.

• Dozens of technically detailed illustrations parallel the text.
• Learning objectives, key terms, and margin notes highlight key topics.
• Inspection checklists summarize topics and serve as inspection field notes.
• Inspection procedures help readers develop a systematic approach and best practices.
• Topics and procedures discussed are consistent with ASHI® Standards of Practice.
• Chapter review questions and answers help readers evaluate their understanding.

Principles of Home Inspection: Hot Water Boilers

This comprehensive text is designed for beginners who need an in-depth introduction to hot water boiler inspection and more advanced practitioners looking to deepen their understanding. In addition to boiler components, it covers efficiency, sequence of operation and life expectancy.

This well-illustrated text provides a consistent and clear approach to boiler inspections, including typical problems, their causes and implications, inspection strategies for finding them, and improvement recommendations.

• Dozens of technically detailed illustrations parallel the text.
• Learning objectives, key terms, and margin notes highlight key topics.
• Inspection checklists summarize topics and serve as inspection field notes.
• Inspection procedures help readers develop a systematic approach and best practices.
• Topics and procedures discussed are consistent with ASHI® Standards of Practice.
• Chapter review questions and answers help readers evaluate their understanding.

Principles of Home Inspection: Insulation

This comprehensive text covers typical insulation and ventilation problems, their causes and practical implications, inspection strategies for finding them, installation issues, and improvement and repair options.

Basics of heat transfer and vapor movement are covered first to lay the groundwork for discussion of insulation and ventilation materials, systems and applications.

• Dozens of technically detailed illustrations parallel the text.
• Learning objectives, key terms, and margin notes highlight key topics.
• Inspection checklists summarize topics and serve as inspection field notes.
• Inspection procedures help readers develop a systematic approach and best practices.
• Topics and procedures discussed are consistent with ASHI® Standards of Practice.
• Chapter review questions and answers help readers evaluate their understanding.

Principles of Home Inspection: Interiors

From floors to ceilings, this text provides in-depth coverage of the major components of a homeís interior. Beginning and experienced home inspectors will find a wealth of information on typical problems, causes and implications, inspection strategies, installation and repair issues.

Topics include floors, walls, ceilings, trim, counters, cabinets, stairs, windows, skylights, solariums and doors. This book also provides a step-by-step approach for correcting wet basements and crawlspaces.

• Dozens of technically detailed illustrations parallel the text.
• Learning objectives, key terms, and margin notes highlight key topics.
• Inspection checklists summarize topics and serve as inspection field notes.
• Inspection procedures help readers develop a systematic approach and best practices.
• Topics and procedures discussed are consistent with ASHI® Standards of Practice.
• Chapter review questions and answers help readers evaluate their understanding.

Principles of Home Inspection: Plumbing

Organized into major sections on supply plumbing; water heaters; drain, waste, and vent plumbing; and fixtures and faucets, this comprehensive text is designed both for beginners who need an in-depth introduction to plumbing inspection and more advanced practitioners looking to deepen their understanding.

In addition to standard inspection topics, the book covers private and public water sources and septic systems. Typical problems, causes, implications and inspection strategies are thoroughly discussed.

• Dozens of technically detailed illustrations parallel the text.
• Learning objectives, key terms, and margin notes highlight key topics.
• Inspection checklists summarize topics and serve as inspection field notes.
• Inspection procedures help readers develop a systematic approach and best practices.
• Topics and procedures discussed are consistent with ASHI® Standards of Practice.
• Chapter review questions and answers help readers evaluate their understanding.

Principles of Home Inspection: Roofing

This comprehensive text is designed both for beginners who need an in-depth introduction to roofing inspection and more advanced practitioners looking to deepen their understanding. Provides thorough coverage of steep roofing, flat roofing, and flashings.

In addition to roofing problems, their practical implications, and inspection strategies for finding them, this book covers common causes of problems, installation issues, and repair options.

• Dozens of technically detailed illustrations parallel the text.
• Learning objectives, key terms, and margin notes highlight key topics.
• Inspection checklists summarize topics and serve as inspection field notes.
• Inspection procedures help readers develop a systematic approach and best practices.
• Topics and procedures discussed are consistent with ASHI® Standards of Practice.
• Chapter review questions and answers help readers evaluate their understanding.

Principles of Home Inspection: Steam, Electric & Wall/Floor Heating

This clear, well-illustrated text is designed both for beginners who need an introduction to steam, electric, and/or space heating inspections and more advanced practitioners looking to deepen their understanding.

This book offers a thorough introduction to heating topics often neglected in other home inspection texts. Typical problems, causes, implications, and inspection strategies are covered.

• Dozens of technically detailed illustrations parallel the text.
• Learning objectives, key terms, and margin notes highlight key topics.
• Inspection checklists summarize topics and serve as inspection field notes.
• Inspection procedures help readers develop a systematic approach and best practices.
• Topics and procedures discussed are consistent with ASHI® Standards of Practice.
• Chapter review questions and answers help readers evaluate their understanding.

Principles of Home Inspection: Structure

Organized into major sections on Footings and Foundations, Floors, Walls, and Roof Framing, this comprehensive text is designed both for beginners who need an in-depth introduction to structure inspection and more advanced practitioners looking to deepen their understanding.

In addition to structure problems, their practical implications, and inspection strategies for finding them, this book includes a general strategy for tackling the difficult issue of cracks.

• Hundreds of technically detailed illustrations parallel the text.
• Learning objectives, key terms, and margin notes highlight key topics.
• Inspection checklists summarize topics and serve as inspection field notes.
• Inspection procedures help readers develop a systematic approach and best practices.
• Topics and procedures discussed are consistent with ASHI® Standards of Practice.
• Chapter review questions and answers help readers evaluate their understanding.

CD-ROM/Video Descriptions

Home Inspection CD/Video Training Series: Air Conditioning & Heat Pumps

This CD/Video contains hundreds of real world inspection scenes, narrated by experienced, professional home inspectors. Using clear photographs and computer enhancement, this CD/Video presents the nature of the defects illustrated and how best to handle them during an inspection. Use it as a stand-alone learning tool, or to supplement Dearborn's Essentials of Home Inspection or Principles of Home Inspection book series.

Contents include:

• Condensers and Compressors
• Water Cooled Condenser
• Condensate
• Refrigerant Lines
• Duct Systems
• Evaporative Coolers
• Heat Pumps

Home Inspection CD/Video Training Series: Electrical

This CD/Video contains hundreds of real world inspection scenes, narrated by experienced, professional home inspectors. Using clear photographs and computer enhancement, this CD/Video presents the nature of the defects illustrated and how best to handle them during an inspection. Use it as a stand-alone learning tool, or to supplement Dearborn's Essentials of Home Inspection or Principles of Home Inspection book series.

Contents include:

• Service Drop and Service Entrance
• Service Box
• System Grounding
• Distribution Panels
• Wiring
• Junction Boxes
• Outdoor Wiring
• Lights
• Outlets

Home Inspection CD/Video Training Series: Exterior

This CD/Video contains hundreds of real world inspection scenes, narrated by experienced, professional home inspectors. Using clear photographs and computer enhancement, this CD/Video presents the nature of the defects illustrated and how best to handle them during an inspection. Use it as a stand-alone learning tool, or to supplement Dearborn's Essentials of Home Inspection or Principles of Home Inspection book series.

Contents include:

• Masonry Cladding
• Stucco
• Wood Siding
• Wood Board Siding
• Metal and Vinyl Siding
• Fiber Cement Siding
• Asphalt Shingles and Insulbrick
• Soffits and Fascia
• Windows
• Exterior Cladding Problems
• Exterior Structures
• Garages
• Surface Water Control
• Retaining Walls

Home Inspection CD/Video Training Series: Heating

This CD/Video contains hundreds of real world inspection scenes, narrated by experienced, professional home inspectors. Using clear photographs and computer enhancement, this CD/Video presents the nature of the defects illustrated and how best to handle them during an inspection. Use it as a stand-alone learning tool, or to supplement Dearborn's Essentials of Home Inspection or Principles of Home Inspection book series.

Disk 1 covers:

• Gas Furnaces
• Mid- and High-Efficiency Furnaces
• Oil Furnaces

Disk 2 covers:

• Hot Water Boilers
• Chimneys
• Wood Heating
• Steam and Electric Heating
• Other Gas Appliances

Home Inspection CD/Video Training Series: Insulation and Interiors

This CD/Video contains hundreds of real world inspection scenes, narrated by experienced, professional home inspectors. Using clear photographs and computer enhancement, this CD/Video presents the nature of the defects illustrated and how best to handle them during an inspection. Use it as a stand-alone learning tool, or to supplement Dearborn's Essentials of Home Inspection or Principles of Home Inspection book series.

Contents include:

• Insulation Materials
• Attics
• Roof Vents
• Wall Insulation
• Basement and Crawlspace Insulation
• Exhaust Fans
• Heat Recovery Ventilators
• Floors & Walls
• Ceilings
• Stairs
• Windows and Skylights
• Doors
• Wet Basements and Crawlspaces

Home Inspection CD/Video Training Series: Plumbing

This CD/Video contains hundreds of real world inspection scenes, narrated by experienced, professional home inspectors. Using clear photographs and computer enhancement, this CD/Video presents the nature of the defects illustrated and how best to handle them during an inspection. Use it as a stand-alone learning tool, or to supplement Dearborn's Essentials of Home Inspection or Principles of Home Inspection book series.

Contents include:

• Private Water Supply
• Public or Municipal Water Supply
• Interior Piping
• Water Heaters
• Drains
• Traps
• Vents
• Sump and Sewage Pumps
• Fixtures and Faucets
• Sinks and Basins
• Toilets
• Bidets
• Shower Stalls
• Bathtubs

Home Inspection CD/Video Training Series: Roofing

This CD/Video contains hundreds of real world inspection scenes, narrated by experienced, professional home inspectors. Using clear photographs and computer enhancement, this CD/Video presents the nature of the defects illustrated and how best to handle them during an inspection. Use it as a stand-alone learning tool, or to supplement Dearborn's Essentials of Home Inspection or Principles of Home Inspection book series.

Contents include:

• Steep Roofing
• Steep Roof Flashings
• Flat Roofing
• Flat Roof Flashings

Essentials of Home Inspection CD/Video Training Series: Structure

This CD/Video contains hundreds of real world inspection scenes, narrated by experienced, professional home inspectors. Using clear photographs and computer enhancement, this CD/Video presents the nature of the defects illustrated and how best to handle them during an inspection. Use it as a stand-alone learning tool, or to supplement Dearborn's Essentials of Home Inspection or Principles of Home Inspection book series.

Contents include:

• Footings and Foundations
• Foundation Walls
• Foundation Conditions
• Floors
• Floor Joists
• Walls
• Wall Conditions
• Roof Rafters
• Roof Trusses
• Roof Conditions