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: 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: Structure
Principles of Home Inspection: Structure

Author: Dearborn Home Inspection (Firm)

Publisher: Dearborn Real Estate

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 9780793179480

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Structural conditions are often the most serious and expensive area to correct, making this an important topic for potential homeowners. They are also among the most difficult for home inspectors to identify. This comprehensive test carefully walks inspectors through challenging topics such as cracks, soil conditions, footings, and distinguishing solid masonry from masonry veneer walls.

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.

Principles of Home Inspection: Interiors
Principles of Home Inspection: Interiors

Author: Carson Dunlop

Publisher: Dearborn Real Estate

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 9780793179473

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The interior is often the portion of the home inspection of most interest to home buyers. From floors to ceilings this comprehensive text provides an in-depth introduction to the major components of a home's interior. The book discusses strategies for inspecting floors, walls, ceilings, trim, counters, cabinets, stairs, windows, skylights, solariums, and doors. The text additionally gives special consideration to the pervasive problem of wet basements.

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.

Essentials of Home Inspection
Essentials of Home Inspection

Author: . Carson Dunlop & Associates

Publisher: Dearborn Real Estate

Published: 2003-04

Total Pages: 430

ISBN-13: 9780793180936

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Features a brief and simple overview of the major home systems and is referenced throughout each of the system-specific textbooks in the series.

Air Conditioning & Heat Pumps
Air Conditioning & Heat Pumps

Author: Carson Dunlop

Publisher: Dearborn Real Estate

Published: 2003-04

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780793180653

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In addition to air conditioning and heat pumps, this volume explores the materials and components of whole-house fans. This text covers basic mechanics of cooling and a step-by-step description of air conditioner operation before delving into specific components and how to inspect them.

Bartlett's Poems for Occasions
Bartlett's Poems for Occasions

Author: Geoffrey O'Brien

Publisher: Little, Brown

Published: 2007-09-03

Total Pages: 778

ISBN-13: 0316029025

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Bartlett's Poems for Occasions, an entertaining, thought-provoking companion to the bestselling Bartlett's Familiar Quotations, is the book to turn to for any circumstance -- from birth to death and everything in between. Under the direction of esteemed poet and writer Geoffrey O'Brien, Bartlett's Poems for Occasions will inspire you to turn to poetry to celebrate a new baby or marriage, toast a colleague, cheer a graduate, honor a birthday, deliver a eulogy, or add zest to a holiday party. It is the perfect solution to the age-old question, What should I say?