ASHI Reporter August 2019, Feature

Coastal Decks: Red Rust on Decks Is a Safety Warning

It is common knowledge that decks near the beach have daily exposure to sea spray (saltwater), and that the red rust on nail heads and red rust stains on the wood framing are visible within a couple of years at typical new beachfront construction.

ASHI Reporter August 2019, Feature

Managing Risk Claim 11: Septic

A home inspector received a letter from his client’s attorney demanding that he pay to repair “the failed septic system” and a number of other defects his clients had found in their new home.

ASHI Reporter August 2019, Feature

A Mile-High Milestone of Cooperation

The new Home Energy Score pilot program in Denver, Colorado, combines home inspectors and technology for a successful model of public policy.

ASHI Reporter August 2019, Feature

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs)

Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) are receptacles (outlets) or circuit breakers installed to provide ground fault protection for all or part of an electrical circuit.

ASHI Reporter August 2019, Feature

Furnace Inspection Leads to Recommended Test

During an initial tour of a house on a 20°F day back in December 2017, I found a high-efficiency condensing gas furnace in the basement with a plastic vent pipe and no pipe on its air intake.

ASHI Reporter August 2019, Feature

The Power of Storytelling

I recently read Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller, published by HarperCollins Leadership.

ASHI Reporter August 2019, Feature

LDC 2019: Blueprint For Success

Each year, ASHI hosts the Leadership Development Conference (LDC) to spark new thinking about leadership, offer opportunities to network, and engage with others and develop ASHI's future leaders.

ASHI Reporter August 2019, Feature

Are These Violations of the ASHI Code of Ethics?

Know the Code.

ASHI Reporter August 2019, Feature

Attention, ASHI Members!

The ASHI Officer Nominating Committee (ONC) is now accepting nominations for Society officer positions of president-elect, vice president, secretary and treasurer for 2020.

ASHI Reporter August 2019, Feature

ASHI Community

ASHI Reporter August 2019, Smart Inspector Science

OSB Roof Deck Failure: Look Closely!

At one time, a roof deck was 1x6 or wider dimensional lumber or plywood with dimensional lumber roof joists.

ASHI Reporter August 2019, Postcards from the Field

Postcards From The Field