Principles of Home Inspection: Hot water boilers

Principles of Home Inspection: Hot water boilers
Title Principles of Home Inspection: Hot water boilers PDF eBook
Author Carson Dunlop
Publisher Dearborn Real Estate
Pages 128
Release 2003
Genre Business & Economics
ISBN 9780793179541

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This comprehensive text is designed both for beginners who need an in-depth introduction to hot water boiler inspection and more advanced practitioners looking to deepen their understanding. Along with boiler components and conditions, the book covers advantages and disadvantages of hot water heating, differences between boilers and furnaces, efficiency, sequence of operation and life expectancy.

Principles of Home Inspection: Plumbing

Principles of Home Inspection: Plumbing
Title Principles of Home Inspection: Plumbing PDF eBook
Author
Publisher Dearborn Real Estate
Pages 390
Release 2003
Genre Business & Economics
ISBN 9780793179398

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This text is organized into major sections on supply plumbing; water heaters; drain, waste, and vent plumbing; and fixtures and faucets. The mechanics and practical implications of water flow and pressure are covered first, to prepare for discussions of specific problems that can occur. Summary tables of piping materials help readers keep track of the variety of components they will see in practice. The text also delves into safety and efficiency issues.

Principles of Home Inspection: Systems & standards

Principles of Home Inspection: Systems & standards
Title Principles of Home Inspection: Systems & standards PDF eBook
Author Carson Dunlop
Publisher Dearborn Real Estate
Pages 950
Release 2003
Genre Business & Economics
ISBN 9780793179350

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This introductory overview of the major home systems gives students a solid foundation for beginning a career in home inspection. This comprehensive text gets students out into the field quickly while serving as a springboard for the 13 advanced electives in the Principles line. Systems & Standards focuses on system and component problems, their practical implications, and inspections strategies for finding them. No other single volume offers both the breadth and depth of this introduction.

Principles of Home Inspection: Chimneys & wood heating

Principles of Home Inspection: Chimneys & wood heating
Title Principles of Home Inspection: Chimneys & wood heating PDF eBook
Author Carson Dunlop
Publisher Dearborn Real Estate
Pages 234
Release 2003
Genre Business & Economics
ISBN 9780793179497

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Virtually every home heating system requires a chimney or vent, making this an important topic for both home inspectors and homeowners. The text explores the efficiency and life expectancy of various types of chimney and wood heating methods. Components and potential problems of wood furnaces are discussed for regions of the country where this heating method is common. Wood stoves and wood fireplaces, popular throughout North America, are also covered.

Principles of Home Inspection: Steam, electric & wall

Principles of Home Inspection: Steam, electric & wall
Title Principles of Home Inspection: Steam, electric & wall PDF eBook
Author Carson Dunlop
Publisher Dearborn Real Estate
Pages 142
Release 2003
Genre Business & Economics
ISBN 9780793179558

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Steam, electric and wall/floor heating methods are often neglected in other texts because they are not as widely used as other methods. For home inspectors who expect to see them in their practice, this book offers a solid introduction to the materials, components, operating principles, and safety controls of these heating methods.

Principles of Home Inspection: Systems & standards. Review questions & answers

Principles of Home Inspection: Systems & standards. Review questions & answers
Title Principles of Home Inspection: Systems & standards. Review questions & answers PDF eBook
Author
Publisher Dearborn Trade Publishing
Pages 146
Release 2003
Genre Dwellings
ISBN 9780793183197

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Principles of Home Inspection

Principles of Home Inspection
Title Principles of Home Inspection PDF eBook
Author Carson Dunlop
Publisher Dearborn Real Estate
Pages 320
Release 2003
Genre Dwellings
ISBN 9780793179374

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This text is organized into major sections on exterior cladding, exterior structures, and surface water control and landscaping. Wall surfaces are covered in a material- by-material organization, including thorough treatment of synthetic stucco (EIFS), a challenging issue for home inspectors.