Principles of Home Inspection: Hot water boilers
Principles of Home Inspection: Hot water boilers

Author: Carson Dunlop

Publisher: Dearborn Real Estate

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780793179541

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This comprehensive text is designed both for beginners who need an in-depth introduction to hot water boiler inspection and more advanced practitioners looking to deepen their understanding. Along with boiler components and conditions, the book covers advantages and disadvantages of hot water heating, differences between boilers and furnaces, efficiency, sequence of operation and life expectancy.

Principles of Home Inspection: Plumbing
Principles of Home Inspection: Plumbing

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Publisher: Dearborn Real Estate

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 9780793179398

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This text is organized into major sections on supply plumbing; water heaters; drain, waste, and vent plumbing; and fixtures and faucets. The mechanics and practical implications of water flow and pressure are covered first, to prepare for discussions of specific problems that can occur. Summary tables of piping materials help readers keep track of the variety of components they will see in practice. The text also delves into safety and efficiency issues.

Principles of Home Inspection: Systems & standards
Principles of Home Inspection: Systems & standards

Author: Carson Dunlop

Publisher: Dearborn Real Estate

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 950

ISBN-13: 9780793179350

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This introductory overview of the major home systems gives students a solid foundation for beginning a career in home inspection. This comprehensive text gets students out into the field quickly while serving as a springboard for the 13 advanced electives in the Principles line. Systems & Standards focuses on system and component problems, their practical implications, and inspections strategies for finding them. No other single volume offers both the breadth and depth of this introduction.

Principles of Home Inspection: Chimneys & wood heating
Principles of Home Inspection: Chimneys & wood heating

Author: Carson Dunlop

Publisher: Dearborn Real Estate

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 9780793179497

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Virtually every home heating system requires a chimney or vent, making this an important topic for both home inspectors and homeowners. The text explores the efficiency and life expectancy of various types of chimney and wood heating methods. Components and potential problems of wood furnaces are discussed for regions of the country where this heating method is common. Wood stoves and wood fireplaces, popular throughout North America, are also covered.

Principles of Home Inspection: Steam, electric & wall
Principles of Home Inspection: Steam, electric & wall

Author: Carson Dunlop

Publisher: Dearborn Real Estate

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 9780793179558

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Steam, electric and wall/floor heating methods are often neglected in other texts because they are not as widely used as other methods. For home inspectors who expect to see them in their practice, this book offers a solid introduction to the materials, components, operating principles, and safety controls of these heating methods.

Principles of Home Inspection: Gas & oil furnances
Principles of Home Inspection: Gas & oil furnances

Author: Carson Dunlop

Publisher: Dearborn Real Estate

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 9780793179527

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Home inspectors must understand how heat is generated, how it is spread around, how it is controlled and how it is made safe. This text also discusses how to discard the waste products of heating, how much heat is needed, and why homes can be uncomfortable even when enough heat is provided. This in-depth book addresses these issues for two of the most common home heating methods--gas and oil furnances.

Principles of Home Inspection: Communication & professional practice
Principles of Home Inspection: Communication & professional practice

Author: Carson Dunlop

Publisher: Dearborn Real Estate

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9780793179336

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Only half of a home inspector's challenge is technical--the other half is effective communication with clients. This text is designed both for beginners who need an in-depth introduction and more advanced practitioners looking for tips, sample dialogue and documents, and an understanding of the scope and ethical aspects of a home inspection. The text includes "Inspection Checklists that summarize the important components and problems home inspectors will encounter, and can be used for actual inspections.

Principles of Home Inspection
Principles of Home Inspection

Author: Carson Dunlop

Publisher: Dearborn Real Estate

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9780793179374

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This text is organized into major sections on exterior cladding, exterior structures, and surface water control and landscaping. Wall surfaces are covered in a material- by-material organization, including thorough treatment of synthetic stucco (EIFS), a challenging issue for home inspectors.