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While most inspectors work for themselves, there are opportunities to work with multi-inspector firms and franchises. Be sure to read any offer to work for another company very carefully. We recommend you have this offer reviewed by an attorney.
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.
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…
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!
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…