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By Carson Dunlop & Associates

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, also are covered.

Contents
Overview of Chimneys · Masonry Chimneys · Metal Chimneys or Vents · Overview of Wood Heating · Wood Furnaces and Boiler · Wood Stoves · Wood-Burning Fireplaces · Inspection Tools · Inspection Checklists · Inspection Procedure · Answers to Review Questions

 

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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.

 

Hot Water Boilers covers advantages and disadvantages of hot water heating, differences between boilers and furnaces, sequence of operation, efficiency, and life expectancy.

Contents

Overview of Hot Water Boilers and Heat Exchangers · Controls · Distribution Systems · Radiators, Convectors and Baseboards · Radiant Heating and Tankless Coils · Mid- and High-Efficiency Boilers and Combination Systems · Life Expectancy, Capacity and Sequence of Operations · Inspection Tools · Inspection Checklists · Inspection Procedure · Answers to Review Questions

 

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From floors to ceilings, this text provides in-depth coverage of the major components of a home’s interior. Beginning and experienced home inspectors will find a wealth of information on typical problems, causes and implications, inspection strategies, installation and repair issues. Topics include floors, walls, ceilings, trim, counters, cabinets, stairs, windows, skylights, solariums and doors. This book also provides a step-by-step approach for correcting wet basements and crawlspaces.

• Dozens 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.

 

Contents
Floors · Walls · Ceilings · Trim, Counters and Cabinets · Stairs · Windows, Skylights and Solariums · Doors · Wet Basements and Crawlspaces · Standards of Practice · Inspection Tools · Inspection Checklists · Inspection Procedure · Answers to Review Questions

 

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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 do 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.

Contents
Principles of Steam Heating · General and Component Problems with Steam Boilers · Principles of Electric Heat · Space Heaters · Electric Furnaces, Boilers, and Radiant Heating · Wall Furnaces and Floor Furnaces · Room Heaters, Gas Fireplaces, and Gas Logs · Inspection Tools · Inspection Checklists · Inspection Procedure · Answers to Review Questions

 

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