Why Are Home Inspections Important?
A home inspection is an all-encompassing examination of the condition of a home. The home inspection process is often but not always performed at the time [...]
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04, 2019
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04, 2019
Inspecting Garages for Proper Fire Separation
Unlike separations that exist between dwelling units, the separation between the residence and garage in not a fire resistance rated assembly. Numerous potential hazards exist [...]
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04, 2019
Performing Winter A/C Inspections
Winter inspections create a number of issues for home inspectors, one of those being the AC unit. Fortunately, there is an effective strategy for handling [...]
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06, 2018
Could a home inspection career be right for you?
A home inspection career is ideal for those who have an entrepreneurial spirit, are willing to learn and keep learning about construction, enjoy being away [...]
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08, 2017
Know your competition: 8 questions to ask before marketing your home inspection business
To effectively market your business, research first, then ask yourself several questions to determine your best approach to get ahead of the competition.
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07, 2017
Help homeowners inspect their homes for air leaks
There are many obvious places in a home where air leakage is likely to occur. There are also several less obvious gaps, and as a home inspector, it is your job to point out these hard-to-find leaks to properly air seal a home.
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07, 2017
Checking for proper fire protection between the garage and home
Unlike separations that exist between dwelling units, the separation between the residence and garage is not a fire resistance-rated assembly.
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06, 2017
Reap the benefits of face-to-face, word-of-mouth marketing
American Home Inspection Training product manager Chris Chirafisi is also a licensed home inspector who uses up-close-and-personal marketing techniques to garner business.
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06, 2017
Drainage-related issues a must on the home inspector’s checklist
Drainage-related issues can turn a dream investment into a nightmare for homebuyers. Home inspectors can come to the rescue for would-be homeowners by identifying drainage issues before a buyer seals the property deal.
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06, 2017
Closed-Cell vs. Open-Cell Foams: Know the difference
In a closed-cell foam, the gas forms discrete pockets, each surrounded completely by the solid foam material. In an open-cell foam, the gas pockets connect with each other.