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Updates on InspectionWorld 2024
New Construction Snafus
Before I became an indoor air quality (IAQ) professional, I was a contractor and a home inspector. During my home inspections and IAQ investigations of newly constructed homes,
I found many problems that worried me, no matter what professional “hat” I wore. Here are some real-life experiences:
Inspecting New Homes
Many of the issues or defects found in existing homes were there from day one. Your knowledge and experience of inspecting occupied homes will give you a sense of what you’ll find in new homes, aside from age-related issues or the wear and tear of an older home having been lived in.
Understanding Vermiculite
What is vermiculite? It was first named in the early 1800s after an occurrence in Millbury, Massachusetts. Vermiculite has been mined in the US, Brazil, Uganda, Australia, Russia, and Canada, and it’s formed by the weathering of hydrothermal alteration of biotite, or iron-bearing phlogopite.
Understanding SPF
As an indoor air quality professional, I have investigated some very problematic SPF installations in the last 10 years. Some have even led to legal disputes between contractors and homeowners.
Workers’ Comp for Home Inspectors
Seeing the need for coverage in the industry, we at InspectorPro Insurance launched our home inspector workers’ compensation policy in June 2019.
We recognize workers’ compensation can be confusing. In this article, we explore common questions that arise when shopping for workers’ comp.
Tail Coverage
No matter your reason for making a career shift, it’s important to know how the change could affect your insurance coverage. After all, no one wants an uncovered lawsuit from an old client to dampen their retirement or new career. Find out how tail insurance coverage can preserve your claims protection below.
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