AUGUST 2021
ASHI Reporter August 2021, Feature
Is it EIFS?
Imagine, if you will, traveling to another dimension, which takes you back in time 75 years to a devastated country with a huge number of damaged/destroyed buildings. The climate is temperate, but it has long, cold winters. To make matters worse, there are scant energy resources needed to heat the inhabitants. Typical building construction is solid masonry with no wall cavities for insulation. What could a society do to provide the necessary requisites to house inhabitants?
By: Frank Lesh Member ExclusiveASHI Reporter August 2021, Feature
EIFS Inspections: A Way to Specialize
Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS), or synthetic stucco, is a multi-layered exterior finish that gives homes curb appeal and additional insulation. Popularized in the US in the 1980s, EIFS once did 30 percent of its business in the residential market. According to Walls & Ceilings magazine, the EIFS market segment for residential construction is less than five percent today.
By: Stephanie Jaynes Member ExclusiveASHI Reporter August 2021, Feature
Everyday Tools: What’s in My Tool Belt?
Over my 20-year inspection career I have spent thousands of dollars in inspection tools, but reflecting back, did I really need to? Did I get more business because I had laser levels or a Snifit CO detector?
By: Rick Bunzel Member ExclusiveAdvertisment
ASHI Reporter August 2021, Feature
The Intersection of Home Inspection and Codes
Over the past 10 years, I’ve found there are still a lot of people out there who think because they’ve had a code enforcement inspector look at their home, or an appraiser tell them the value of their house, they’ve had a home inspection. I also hear other home inspectors say we are not code inspectors. Let’s discuss a few misnomers.
By: John Keener Member ExclusiveASHI Reporter August 2021, Feature
Walk-and-Talk and What?
Walk-and-talk. For some home inspectors, it’s a phrase that causes a shudder. For others, it’s a necessary evil. For still others, it’s simply a growing part of the business. As far as Structure Tech’s Reuben Saltzman is concerned, “It’s far better than nothing.”
By: Laura Rote Member Exclusive
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Table of Contents
- EIFS Inspections: A Way to Specialize
- Everyday Tools: What’s in My Tool Belt?
- Is it EIFS?
- The Intersection of Home Inspection and Codes
- Walk-and-Talk and What?
- Is Building Your Own Website With No Experience Worth It?
- Home Inspectors are Stronger Together
- Exciting Website Changes at ASHI
- Can’t See That Basement Movement?
- Postcards From The Field
