Resources
Here you will find links to our favorite Home and Business Inspection informational sites and documents.
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We continually add great links when we find them, so check back regularly. We'll also be adding an update notification feature soon, so stay tuned. Also, if there are links you think we should have on this page, just let us know. In the mean time, if you want to keep abreast of changes we make to this Resources page, just fill our our Contact page, and put "New Resources Notification" in the Comments block.
■ portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/housing/sfh/insp/inspfaq
( Great site for First-time Homebuyers ) |
Air Conditioning - The Theory & Science
■ By Hollis Brown Professional Inspector - www.localinspectioncompany.com/articles/airconditioning.pdf
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Commercial Building Info
Tips on Home Building Components
■ http://inspectapedia.com/index.php (The #1 site for home information)
■ buildingadvisor.com (Great site for homebuilding) ■ Building Science Corp ■ A/C Information @ Central-Air-Conditioner-and-Refrigeration.com ■ Builder Bill - A wealth of framing information and glossary of residential construction ■ Buell Inspections - Has some great information on inspection topics ■ http://russellking.me/category/hers/ ■ http://www.inspectionnews.net/home_inspection/questions-from-home-owners-home-buyers-and-diy/27999-improve-flow-ceiling-registers.html |
Appliance & Equipment Info
■ Appliance Manufacture Date Lookup - www.appliance411.com/service/date-code.php
■ A/C Manufacture Date Coding - www.localinspectioncompany.com/articles/acdata.pdf
■ A/C Manufacture Date Coding - www.localinspectioncompany.com/articles/acdata.pdf
Attic Ventilation
■ Attic Ventilation Calculator - www.gaf.com/en-us/for-professionals/tools/ventilation-calculator
https://www.gaf.com/en-us/for-professionals/tools/ventilation-calculator?cbviewer=
■ Roof Venting Fundamentals - https://buildingscience.com/sites/default/files/migrate/pdf/PA_Crash_Course_Roof_Venting_FHB.pdf
https://www.gaf.com/en-us/for-professionals/tools/ventilation-calculator?cbviewer=
■ Roof Venting Fundamentals - https://buildingscience.com/sites/default/files/migrate/pdf/PA_Crash_Course_Roof_Venting_FHB.pdf
Concrete Foundations
■ Engineering info on proper temperature conditions and curing of concrete [foundations]
Cost of Repairs & Contractors (FYI only)
■ Good site for repair and replacement cost estimates - https://www.homewyse.com/services
■ MHBI does NOT recommend service personnel or companies, but here is a link to another inspector in VA who does.
■ MHBI does NOT recommend service personnel or companies, but here is a link to another inspector in VA who does.
Deck Info
■ North American Deck and Railing Association - NADRA.org
■ Deck Construction Standard for Fairfax County, VA
■ Deck Construction Standard for Washington, DC
■ Deck Construction Comments - http://sitepro.us/2015/03/deck-construction-and-safety
■ Authoritative Engr. Guide to Deck Construction & Failures - https://vtechworks.lib.vt.edu/handle/10919/35684
■ Deck Construction Standard for Fairfax County, VA
■ Deck Construction Standard for Washington, DC
■ Deck Construction Comments - http://sitepro.us/2015/03/deck-construction-and-safety
■ Authoritative Engr. Guide to Deck Construction & Failures - https://vtechworks.lib.vt.edu/handle/10919/35684
EIFS - Exterior Insulation & Finish System(s)
■ EIFSFacts.org - archive of documented homeowner problems & history - Link to WebArchive.org
Electrical Info
■ Hazardous Circuit Panels - www.electrical-forensics.com/CircuitBreakers/CircuitBreakers.html
■ Federal Pacific Breakers - CPSC statement
■ Federal Pacific Breakers - CPSC statement
Energy Saving Info
■ U.S. Energy Department's Home Energy Page - http://energy.gov/energysaver/energy-saver
Flashing
■ Everything you need to know about flashing between material connections using Copper - www.copper.org/applications/architecture/arch_dhb/arch-details
Mold & Mildew Basic Info
■ From Hollis Brown Professional Inspector- www.localinspectioncompany.com/articles/mold.pdf
Spray Foam
■ Canadian Broadcasting video on dangers of improper spray foam installation
Stone Facades
■ Manufactured stone veneer moisture problems - https://abihomeservices.com/manufactured-stone-veneer-moisture-problems
Home Hazards
■ Asbestos General - www.epa.gov/asbestos
■ Asbestos Insulation - www.epa.gov/asbestos/protect-your-family-asbestos-contaminated-vermiculite-insulation
■ Mold - www.epa.gov/mold
■ Asbestos Insulation - www.epa.gov/asbestos/protect-your-family-asbestos-contaminated-vermiculite-insulation
■ Mold - www.epa.gov/mold
HVAC Info
■ Furnace Air Flow & Carbon Monoxide - www.contractortalk.com/f6/make-up-air-transfer-grills-135662/index2
■ Proper Flue Design - www.achrnews.com/articles/87256-flue-design-is-critical-for-furnace-installations
■ Heat Energy, Furnaces & Boilers - www.localinspectioncompany.com/articles/furnacesandboilers.pdf
■ Boiler Circulator Pump Sizing - https://heatinghelp.com/systems-help-center/how-to-size-circulators/
■ Proper Flue Design - www.achrnews.com/articles/87256-flue-design-is-critical-for-furnace-installations
■ Heat Energy, Furnaces & Boilers - www.localinspectioncompany.com/articles/furnacesandboilers.pdf
■ Boiler Circulator Pump Sizing - https://heatinghelp.com/systems-help-center/how-to-size-circulators/
Insulation
■ Insulation R-Values Chart - http://horssols.com/rigid-foam-insulation-r-value-graceful/rigid-foam-insulation-r-value-capable-illustration
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Plumbing Info
Radon Info
■ US EPA Radon Information Site
■ Radon Remediation Specialist in PA (detailed info)
■ Virginia State Radon Info
■ Maryland State Radon Info Geological and Extension Service
■ District of Columbia Radon Info
■ Basic Radon Info from Inspector Hollis Brown
■ Radon Remediation Specialist in PA (detailed info)
■ Virginia State Radon Info
■ Maryland State Radon Info Geological and Extension Service
■ District of Columbia Radon Info
■ Basic Radon Info from Inspector Hollis Brown
Repair & Replacement Cost Estimate Ranges
■ Typical Service Life and Replacement Costs
Roofing Info
Smoke Detector Info
■ MHBI Smoke Detector Installation Flow Chart - for Implementing 2018 Law
■ Maryland Smoke Detector Task Fore Recommendations (2012)
■ State of Maryland Smoke Detector Requirements for Renovations or Sales (Effective 1/1/2018)
■ Current Maryland Law (2013)
■ Maryland Smoke Detector Task Fore Recommendations (2012)
■ State of Maryland Smoke Detector Requirements for Renovations or Sales (Effective 1/1/2018)
■ Current Maryland Law (2013)
Solar Info
Windows
■ Window Dog Reviews (tread lightly - not sure of the honesty with this one): thewindowdog.com/replacement-window-reviews
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