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In this heavily illustrated guide, a master plumber, electrician, and inspector presents a rational sequence of home inspection so that you won't miss anything in heating, electrical, plumbing and drainage systems. Whether it's an overloaded electrical panel, a driveway that sends water into the basement when it rains or a gas furnace that's improperly vented, you're shown how to spot and evaluate areas of concern. Peeling paint, a cracked foundation, missing roof shingles. When you're inspecting a house, some problems are obvious, but what about the not-so-obvious problems: an overloaded electrical panel, a driveway that sends water into the basement every time it rains, a gas furnace that's improperly vented? In this comprehensive, heavily illustrated guide, Rex Cauldwell offers insights from his years of experience, presenting a logical sequence of inspection so that nothing gets missed. Cauldwell explains how to:
About the Author: Rex Cauldwell master plumber, master electrician, building inspector, and licensed general contractor with over 25 years of experience. He gives home inspection seminars nationwide and is a frequent contributor to Fine Homebuilding magazine. Table of Contents: Professional Courtesy 5 The Rules of The Profession 6 Creating a System of Inspection 8 Tools of the Trade 11 Chapter 2 - The Service Inspection 17 The Service Entrance 18 The Service Panel 30 Chapter 3 - Siding, Doors, And Windows 48 Siding 48 Doors 71 Windows 75 Chapter 4 - Roofs, Gutters, And Grading 80 Inspecting The Roof 81 Guttering 93 Grading 98 Chapter 5 - Foundations, Structural Supports, And Decks 100 The Foundation 100 Decks 109 Chapter 6 - Garages, Driveways, And Walkways 114 Types Of Garages 114 Inspecting The Exterior 117 Driveways And Walkways 130 Chapter 7 - Basements And Crawl Spaces 132 Types Of Basements 133 Basement Water Damage 135 Basement Lighting 141 Basement Structural Inspection 141 Basement Electrical Inspection 143 Basement Plumbing Inspection 144 Crawl Spaces 152 Chapter 8 - Utility Room Appliances 154 Water Heaters 154 Dryers 168 Clothes Washers 171 Water Conditioners 173 Chapter 9 - Heating And Cooling Systems 174 General Inspection 175 Gas Burners 180 Oil Burners 186 Electric Forced-Air Furnaces 188 Electric Water Furnaces 189 Electric Baseboards 190 Wood-Burning Stoves And Fireplaces 193 Heat Pumps And Air Conditioners 198 Geothermal Heating 202 Chapter 10 - The Kitchen, Bathroom, And Other Rooms 204 The Kitchen 205 The Bathroom 220 Bedrooms And Hallways 227 Chapter 11 - Water Supply and Septic 229 The Water Source 230 Septic Tanks 244 Appendix - Cross-Connections 248 Common Cross-Connection Points 252 Index 261 Includes: Book By: Rex Cauldwell Published by: Taunton Press 266 Pages, 8-1/2 x 11 |
