Academy students
SOPHI student InterNACHI Discount Code
1-month free membership code for students is “SOPHI1MO“.You must go to nachi.org/trial and enter the code there to create a membership.
Deck inspections Safety Structural
That is a Dangerous Deck!
This may be the most dangerous deck I’ve ever inspected. It has a cantilever construction that is hanging over the support beam by approximately 12 ft! There’s only ten feet of joist behind the beam. This makes the entire structure want to teeter totter over down the embankment. The only Read more…
Academy
Pretty good day!
I love hearing from my past students and today I found out 2 of them passed their state exams. Congratulations Jason and Kevin. You are both going to be great home inspectors!
Field Training Moisture Intrusion students
What kind of siding is that?
I think the field training part of home inspections is one of the best ways to learn. We have walked our students around our neighborhood more than 40 times. It is one thing to learn about “stucco” in the classroom, and something totally different to actually see and touch it. Read more…
Reviews
Thanks Randy
We just got a nice note from Randy from our last class. “JJ and Suz,I was not sure how much information could be conveyed in a 12 day course. But you did it, and you did it in a way that we could remember the information.Well Done and Thank you Read more…
insulation and ventilation
Tables of Building Material R-values
Tables of Building Material R-values The R-values for specific assemblies like doors and glazing in the table below are generalizations because they can vary significantly based on special materials that the manufacturer uses. For instance, using argon gas in a double pane insulating glass unit will dramatically improve the R-value. Read more…
preventive maintenance
Going away for the holidays? Consider a leak detector to protect your home from costly damage.
Easy and Effective Property Protection: just place near or under the equipment you wish to monitor. Suggested uses are near or under sump pumps, toilets, water heaters, laundry, dishwashers, sinks, fish tanks and any other location subject to leaking and flooding. Early-Warning Notifications: Receive real-time early-warning notifications (in the form Read more…
recycle
Recycle those old Holiday lights – FREE – McLendons
Did you know McLendons accept your old holiday lights, working or knot. Bring in your giant balls and knots of lights and drop them off. Feel good that they will be recycled, not just thrown in to a landfill. It’s a win win for all.
plumbing
Tankless Coil and Indirect Water Heater Basics
Tankless Coil and Indirect Water Heater Basics Tankless coil and indirect water heaters use a home or building’s space heating system to heat water as part of an integrated or combination water and space heating system. HOW TANKLESS COIL AND INDIRECT WATER HEATERS WORK A tankless coil water heater uses Read more…
roof
Good Roofing Installed Badly
I was called out to take a look at a new torch down roof. My client was concerned that the roofing was not installed correctly. There is significant puddling in the corner, and the water is not going down the drain instead it runs into the corner and leaks into Read more…