Principles Of Home Inspection Structure provides an in-depth understanding of inspecting the structure of a home. The text is organized into major sections based on foundations, footings, walls, floors, and roof framing. This comprehensive text is designed for advanced practitioners looking to expand their understanding of home structure and for beginners who would like an in-depth introduction into the inspection process. In addition to the diagnosis of structural problems, inspection strategies, and practical implications this book gives readers a general strategy for tackling the difficult issue of structural cracks. The text gives hundreds of technically detailed illustrations that are paralleled with the material and provides learning objectives with margin notes that highlight key topics. The text also provides inspection checklists to help serve as field notes by summarizing key topics. Readers are provided with inspection procedures to help develop a systematic approach for best practices. All topics and procedures discussed within the book are consistent with ASHI Stands Of Practice. The text also provides review questions at the end of each chapter as well as the answers to help readers evaluate their understanding of the material.

• Hundreds of technically detailed illustrations parallel the text.
• Learning objectives, key terms, and margin notes highlight key topics.
• Inspection checklists summarize topics and serve as inspection field notes.
• Inspection procedures help readers develop a systematic approach and best practices.
• Topics and procedures discussed are consistent with ASHI® Standards of Practice.
• Chapter review questions and answers help readers evaluate their understanding.