ASHI Reporter May 2013, ASHI in the Media

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You'll find technical and not so technical topics discussed on ASHI's LinkedIn Membership Group (Official).

ASHI Reporter May 2013, Feature

Exterior Door Inspection: Will These Doors Leak?

After ten years of inspecting in the rainy Pacific Northwest, I have concluded that there are only two kinds of exposed exterior doors around here: those that leak and those that are going to leak.

ASHI Reporter May 2013, Feature

Architectural Styles

Last month, we briefly introduced the topic of architectural styles as it related to building and roof shapes. This month we will discuss chimneys and dormers, which are just two features that make a home distinctive.

ASHI Reporter May 2013, Feature

Proposed Home Inspection Standard Improvements Presented for Comment

ASHI’s Standards of Practice Committee has issued proposed improvements to ASHI’s Standard of Practice for Home Inspections. Your comments are needed by May 31, 2012.

ASHI Reporter May 2013, Feature

From the CoR Speaker

Many corporations are finding out that the money spent retaining and developing existing employees is much less than money spent recruiting new employees, thereby improving their bottom line. As a result, mentorship structures are becoming one of the new cost-saving measures in for-profit organizations in today's marketplace.

ASHI Reporter May 2013, The Word

Electricity

Once again, The Word invites you to travel into the dark realm of subjects that are sometimes misunderstood by home inspectors. The Word hopes you will find this trip informative and maybe a little entertaining. This month we continue our discussion about electricity.

ASHI Reporter May 2013, New Certified Inspectors

New ACIs and Associates

ASHI Reporter May 2013, New Certified Inspectors

Ohio Chapter Teams up for Conference

The Ohio Chapters of ASHI and NAHI teamed up for another successful conference featuring both education and fun on March 8, 2013, at the Holiday Inn in Worthington, Ohio.

ASHI Reporter May 2013, New Certified Inspectors

ASHI Membership News

Check out the latest in membership news and benefits.

ASHI Reporter May 2013, Postcards from the Field

Duct tape: Next generation

ASHI Reporter May 2013, Report from the President

Thinking Out Loud

Home Inspections can be very unsafe not only for you as a home inspector but for your customer as well.

ASHI Reporter May 2013, Reviews + Resources

Government in Action, Housing Market and More

Several federal agencies, including the EPA and HUD among others, have unveiled Advancing Healthy Housing – A Strategy for Action. The initiative represents a new vision for addressing the nation's health and economic burdens caused by preventable hazards associated with the home.

ASHI Reporter May 2013, Editor's Note

Hello!

I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Steve Hawkins, and I am the new Director of Communications.