Im taking the wind mitigation inspection course and noticed that there is a few diferent equipments to find the nails pattern on the attic. On the video the one used is the MT6 but doing a research I saw the HD 800 multiscanner from Zircon. According to the video of the product it scanns studs, wire and metal. Anyone used that one?
Hello all, I am a new inspector having just retired from the Air Force and am looking forward to getting started! I will be in the Tampa Bay area starting on Monday.
I understand
Starting the wind mit course again for my CE
Hello I passed my state exam with a 93 , now I need Wind Mitigation.
Hello starting this course
I’m taking the Wind Mitigation class. I don’t understand the following: The gap is greater than 1/2-inch though embedded in the bond beam, with less than a 1/2-inch gap from the blocking or truss-rafter and blocked no more than 1 and 1/2 inches of the truss/rafter. You mentioned a gap greater that’s 1.5 inches. I just don’t see it. Can you explain please?
Hello and wanted to introduce myself to the group! I am here to learn more about the wind mitigation inspections and am excited.
The 3 pictures that are listed here, only show the top portion of the clip and how it is secured. These picture would not be enough as I learned recently after performing and submission of my first Wind Mitigation to the insurance company. They kicked it back to my first customer and they sent it back to me as it was denied. (State Farm in Florida). Said that they additionally required a picture to show how the clip is connected to the top plate and should have 3 nails as well. Stated that it was part of the 4 Pts. requirements to verify the top plate is connected to the clip. I did not read specifically that it required to verify how it was secured to the top plate, only that it is secured. Luckily, I was able to get a picture to verify that plate connection showing 3 nails. I had to pop off a soffit vent to get the picture of that connection. I have not had a chance to perform another Wind Mitigation yet. It is my opinion that sometimes, it will be impossible to get to this top plate B Clip picture due to the location and what is surrounding it from view without without removing exterior soffits, blown in insulation, attic soffit air flow baffles etc… (It is not part of our scope of work to take apart systems to gain access and/or disturb them. Am I the only one that has run into this issue or this really isolated and not a requirement by the insurance companies?
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Research & Writing Essay Instructions
- Choose one inspection article from the Library of Inspection Articles or choose one illustration from the Illustration Gallery that directly relates to the main topics of this course.
- Study the article or illustration.
- In the box below titled “Your Essay," write an essay that describes what you’ve learned from reading the article or studying the image.
Your essay must the following criteria:
- It must be written in English.
- It must be at least 40 words in length.
- It must be written at a minimum 4th-grade level.
- It must sufficiently comment upon the chosen article or illustration that is related to the main topics of this course.
This research and writing essay assignment is very similar to what a home inspector does during a home inspection--performing an inspection, researching, studying, making observations, evaluating, writing notes, formulating opinions, and communicating observations in written form.
Once you submit your essay, it will be posted to the InterNACHI Inspection Forum. If the essay does not meet the criteria, you'll be notified by email to rewrite the essay.
Please continue with the course after submitting your essay.
A wind mitigation inspection is focused on several contributing systems. The roof, exterior doors, and windows. The inspector looks to identify the weakest point in these systems. Home owners can significantly reduce their risk of damage caused by wind as well as their insurance premiums and potential repair deductibles by installing certified wind mitigation products. Roofing and door/window experts should be consulted to guide the home owner on the best protections for their home. As well, the home owner should ask their insurance agent what potential savings they could benefit from by installing the mitigation products/systems.
I understand and am looking forward to the education on this course.
Hope all is well. In the explanation of the top block section of the form it says:
A Contact Person, Home Phone, Work Phone, Cell Phone and Email address is included for reference. They seem like small details but may be important if the Homeowner is looking for insurance.
Is this referring to a contact person for the home or a contact person doing the inspection?
Your input is appreciated. Thanks!