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June 2022


Tips for Hidden Defects

Concealed defects in homes are often found in crawl spaces, basements, attics, and behind the siding. By concealed, let’s say they are hard to find. Moisture is the main culprit. Here are some tips for finding those problem areas.

Moisture Meters: A Piece of a Damp Puzzle

Water is the archnemesis of homes and home inspectors. Able to spread pervasively and rapidly, water can quickly cause a lot of damage to virtually every inch of a property. So, whether your client has a leaky pipe or a flooded crawl space, it’s in both of your best interests to identify water damage during your inspection.

Never, Ever Miss These Stairway Problems

Never, ever, ever miss issues with steps during your inspection. People fall on stairways and get hurt!

So Many Resources

ASHI and its large network of professional, certified home inspectors are committed to maintaining high standards across the profession—and the organization is also committed to supporting its members in their home inspection careers. As part of that commitment, the ASHI Affiliate Member program is a way that home inspectors can access the products and services they need to enhance their businesses.

Bryck Guibor on Knowing What Buyers Want

You’ll usually find Bryck Guibor in a cowboy hat. It’s become sort of a staple, he said—so much so he joked that some folks don’t recognize him without it. But Guibor needs that hat to protect him from the Arizona sun when he’s out in the field on a long day.

Tiled Showers

Homes have many areas that can be problematic—crawl spaces, chimneys, decks, et cetera. Tiled showers can be problematic, too. I estimate approximately 75% of the tiled showers I’ve inspected have some issues, and, for most, they're related to moisture.

Postcards From The Field

It's Wacky Out There!

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