Chapter 26 – Conclusion & Resources
Chapter 26 – Conclusion & Resources
The goal of this project is to provide a tool that anyone can use to understand what home inspectors are going to find that most people are not aware of. It is our desire that homeowners recognize the impact they can have on the outcome of the final report.
We trust that this information and our other products will serve you well.
It has taken several months to compile the information you have before you and as a down loadable eBook. It is a work in progress even in its current form. We recognize there are many different types and styles of residences and acknowledge our information is not the final word on home inspections.
Thank you for your time and interest. Feel free to add your comments on any page found herein.
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RESOURCES
The Internet is a remarkable resource for information on any of the subjects discussed in this eBook. We used www.Dogpile.com to help find consensus on several topics discussed in this work. Dogpile is a metasearch engine that gathers results from Google, Yahoo!, Windows Live Search, Ask.com, About.com, MIVA, LookSmart and several other popular search engines, including results from audio and video content providers. Dogpile is a registered trademark of InfoSpace, Inc.
Search these terms in www.Dogpile.com for additional information on the subjects:
Thermography video inspections
Repairing holes in sheetrock
If you need the services of a professional home inspector there are several associations across the country with Website search resources and contact links to their inspector members.
The following is a partial list of inspection associations. There may be other state and local associations in your area.
CREIA – California Real Estate Inspection Association.
www.CREIA.org
Founded in 1976. Choose an “MCI” inspector for the highest level of certification in this organization.
ASHI – American Society of Home Inspectors
www.ASHI.org
Established in 1976.
NAHI – National Association of Home Inspectors, Inc.
www.NAHI.org
Established in 1987.
AII – American Institute of Inspectors
www.Inspection.org
Formed in 1989.
InterNACHI – National Association of Certified Home Inspectors
www.NACHI.org
An internet based marketing organization with a rapidly growing list of members nationwide.
Another resource we often use is www.wikipedia.org. This glossary site provides quick descriptions and additional references on selected topics.
About expansive soils:
http://geology.com/articles/expansive-soil.shtml
The stucco house from hell. A Pennsylvania homeowner’s photo diary of stucco gone bad.
http://ImageEvent.com/platow/defectivehouse
About cement siding material:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiber_cement_siding
Home warranty information:
TBA
This product could save you thousands on grout repair:
http://www.colorfastind.com/products/tilegroutcaulk.htm
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