Item #: 305-4622-01
Author: Rex Cauldwell
Publisher: Taunton Press
ISBN:1-56158-462-2
Format: Paperback
Your Price: $24.95
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Illustrated guide to Inspecting a House from the Pros
In this heavily illustrated guide, master plumber, electrician and inspector Rex Cauldwell offers insights from his years of experience, presenting a rational sequence of inspection so that nothing gets missed. 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, Cauldwell shows you how to spot and evaluate areas of concern.You'll learn how to:
- create a methodical system of inspection
- evaluate heating, electrical and plumbing systems
- check for "cross-connections" that can contaminate the water supply
- ensure safety on the job
- inspect roofs, gutters, flashing and more
This book is also essential reading if you are a homeowner who wants to know what to look for yourself or know what the inspector is looking for. Realtors who want to judge the quality and resale value of a house will also benefit from this book. 272 pp.
Taunton's For Pros By Pros Inspecting a House - Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- THE INSPECTION PROCESS
- Professional Courtesy
- The Rules of the Profession
- Creating a System of Inspection
- Tools of the Trade
- THE SERVICE INSPECTION
- The Service Entrance
- The Service Panel
- SIDING, DOORS, AND WINDOWS
- Siding
- Doors
- Windows
- ROOFS, GUTTERS, AND GRADING
- Inspecting the Roof
- Guttering