ASHI Reporter January 2019, Feature

Getting the Most Out of Your InspectionWorld® Experience

I’m a conference enthusiast. Most people, including my wife, think I’m nuts.

ASHI Reporter January 2019, Feature

Managing Risk Claim 5: Plumbing

Last fall, one of our home inspectors received a claim alleging that he failed to identify the existence of polybutylene pipes during his inspection of a condominium two months earlier.

ASHI Reporter January 2019, Feature

Report Writing Made Easier: Using the Right Words for Home Inspections

More than 30 years ago, when I was teaching freshman English, it was reported that 27 million American adults were illiterate, a fact somewhat related to the development of media and its effect on human consciousness.

ASHI Reporter January 2019, Feature

Home Energy Score Update: Scoring to Win

A major home inspection franchisor jumps into the Home Energy Score fray

ASHI Reporter January 2019, Feature

The Real Value of Value-Added Services to Become a True One-Stop Shop

Are you a “One-Stop Shop” for your clients? Do you know what a one-stop shop home inspector company is supposed to be?

ASHI Reporter January 2019, Feature

Are These Violations of the ASHI Code of Ethics?

Can you give me the ASHI Code of Ethics Committee’s seal of approval for this program?

ASHI Reporter January 2019, Feature

Accurate and Complete: Can a Home Inspection Meet That Standard?

I read a lot of home inspection reports, of which more than 300 a year are mine.

ASHI Reporter January 2019, Feature

Two Inspectors, Two Mentors… Stories from the Women of ASHI

I never thought in a million years that I’d be a home inspector, but looking back, several things led me to it.

ASHI Reporter January 2019, Feature

In Memoriam: Sherman Price

Sherman Price, a professional engineer, home inspector, a good friend and a dedicated ASHI member, passed away recently.

ASHI Reporter January 2019, ASHI Affiliate Spotlight

Attending IW San Diego?

Here’s a checklist of must-dos at the conference. You don’t want to miss a thing!

ASHI Reporter January 2019, Smart Inspector Science

Gaps in the Roof Deck (Asphalt Shingles)

Inspecting a roof covering gets complicated because of access issues, snow, rain and an unlimited variety of roof and shingle designs.

ASHI Reporter January 2019, Postcards from the Field

Postcards From The Field

ASHI Reporter January 2019, On My Mind

Thank You

It has been an honor and pleasure to serve you as ASHI President throughout 2018.