1. Edition - January 2011
57.90 Euro
2011. 496 Pages, Softcover
ISBN-10: 0-470-54291-8
ISBN-13: 978-0-470-54291-0 - John Wiley & Sons






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Short description
Part of the Wiley's Graphic Standard Field Guides series, Graphic Standards Field Guide to Home Inspection provides standards, guidelines, and terminology for professional home inspectors. Designed for portability and quick-reference, this unique book discusses standards of practice for home inspection, the most common defects and potential remedies, standard and high-tech tools of the trade, and more. The website includes downloadable illustrations for inspection reports. Putting all the key information at the reader's fingertips out in the field, this is an essential tool for home inspectors, architects, engineers, and contractors.

From the contents
Introduction.

1 Beginning an Inspection.

2 Exterior Components.

3 Structure.

4 Roofing.

5 Plumbing.

6 Electrical.

7 Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems.

8 Interiors.

9 Insulation and Ventilation.

10 Fireplaces and Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances.

11 Specialty Inspections.

12 Inspector Safety.

Index.