Hello everyone, Just started this course. Looking for a mentor and/or someone to collaborate with in the Greater Saint John area (NB Canada) - in case anyone is interested.
Just completed the exterior course - wow pretty comprehensive and thorough. Enjoyed it!!
Excited to begin this one!
Excited to begin this course. All the other courses I have completed thus far have been very informative. I’m sure this will be as well.
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To successfully complete this course, you must write two essays.
This course page contains instructions for the first essay, which involves performing a home inspection, taking inspection images, using checklists, and writing a report.
This assignment may take 8 hours to complete.
The second essay is described on the next course page.
In relation to this inspection and writing assignment:
- INSPECTION: Perform a visual-only inspection according to the Home Inspection Standards of Practice. Inspect a system or component that was covered in the course.
- IMAGES: During the inspection, take several inspection images of that system or component. Use your phone, mobile device, or digital camera. It can either be in good condition or have a defect.
- OBSERVATIONS: Make observations and take notes while inspecting. Use the InterNACHI® Home Inspection Standards of Practice to guide your inspection. Use your own inspection software or InterNACHI's inspection checklist.
- ESSAY: Write and submit an essay describing your observations and the inspection images. Upload an inspection image along with the essay.
For example, you may inspect the exterior siding that is on the outside of your house or a friend's house. Take several inspection images while performing the inspection. Make observations. Take a lot of notes. Then, prepare to communicate your observations in written form. This will be your essay.
This inspection and writing assignment is very similar to what a home inspector does during a home inspection--performing an inspection, studying and referring to and applying a Standards of Practice, taking inspection images, making observations, describing components, determining the condition of those components, formulating opinions, making recommendations to correct (if needed), proposing the implication of not making corrections to a defect (if observed), writing notes, and communicating observations in written form.
Your essay must meet the following criteria:
- It must be written in English.
- It must be at least 80 words in length.
- It must be written at a minimum 4th-grade level.
- It must sufficiently comment upon the system or component inspected.
- It must be submitted with an inspection image.
You will submit your essay in the box titled “Your Essay.” You will also upload your inspection image. Once you submit your essay, staff will review and mark it.
Please continue with the course after submitting your essay. If the essay does not meet the criteria, you'll be notified by email to rewrite the essay.
On the day of inspection, it was observed that the fascia below the turret on the southeastern side of the home was damaged and separated at the corner. Nail pops, paint damage, warping, and signs of moisture intrusion were also observed. Recommend consultation with a licensed contractor to make immediate necessary corrections and assess any additional damage or further correction needed. All fascia boards on the southern side of the home are also observed to be in need of caulking and painting.
A member just sent in a great essay response! Check it out:
View Question
To successfully complete this course, you must write two essays.
This course page contains instructions for the first essay, which involves performing a home inspection, taking inspection images, using checklists, and writing a report.
This assignment may take 8 hours to complete.
The second essay is described on the next course page.
In relation to this inspection and writing assignment:
- INSPECTION: Perform a visual-only inspection according to the Home Inspection Standards of Practice. Inspect a system or component that was covered in the course.
- IMAGES: During the inspection, take several inspection images of that system or component. Use your phone, mobile device, or digital camera. It can either be in good condition or have a defect.
- OBSERVATIONS: Make observations and take notes while inspecting. Use the InterNACHI® Home Inspection Standards of Practice to guide your inspection. Use your own inspection software or InterNACHI's inspection checklist.
- ESSAY: Write and submit an essay describing your observations and the inspection images. Upload an inspection image along with the essay.
For example, you may inspect the exterior siding that is on the outside of your house or a friend's house. Take several inspection images while performing the inspection. Make observations. Take a lot of notes. Then, prepare to communicate your observations in written form. This will be your essay.
This inspection and writing assignment is very similar to what a home inspector does during a home inspection--performing an inspection, studying and referring to and applying a Standards of Practice, taking inspection images, making observations, describing components, determining the condition of those components, formulating opinions, making recommendations to correct (if needed), proposing the implication of not making corrections to a defect (if observed), writing notes, and communicating observations in written form.
Your essay must meet the following criteria:
- It must be written in English.
- It must be at least 80 words in length.
- It must be written at a minimum 4th-grade level.
- It must sufficiently comment upon the system or component inspected.
- It must be submitted with an inspection image.
You will submit your essay in the box titled “Your Essay.” You will also upload your inspection image. Once you submit your essay, staff will review and mark it.
Please continue with the course after submitting your essay. If the essay does not meet the criteria, you'll be notified by email to rewrite the essay.
THIS IS A TRANSITE PIPE THROUGH A ASPHALT SHINGLE ROOF, WITH NO ROOF FLASHING TO SECURE THE PIPE, EXISTING CAULKING ON THE PIPE HAS FAILED AND IS OPEN, AND THE FLUE PIPE IS ABOUT 18" ABOVE THE ROOF SURFACE.(ADJOINING ROOF SLOPE 8/12 ABOUT 7' FROM THIS VENT) IN THE ATTIC, THIS TRANSITE PIPE IS POORLY CONNECTED TO THE PROPER CLASS B DOUBLE WALL FURNACE VENT PIPE. THIS TRANSITE PIPE MUST BE REMOVED AND A PROPER CLASS B DOUBLE WALL PIPE EXTENDED THROUGH THE ROOF AND EXTEND 3' ABOVE THE ROOF LINE, AND HAVE A PROPER METAL ROOF FLASHING INSTALLED UNDER THE SHINGLES AND PROPERLY SEALED TO THE FLUE PIPE.
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Taking this course for my continuing education. Enjoyed reading through the discussion forum.
Continued Education time! Enjoying the materials ive been covering.
Im just startting the course,it doe look like a interesting one
Starting this course today, I have a background in siding inspections for a roofing & siding company in relation to storm damage and insurance claims. I’m looking forward to expanding my knowledge on exterior components !
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Good content. I’m starting to wonder if the captioning and the printed transcripts for the videos are AI generated, since the same phonetic and typographical errors appear in both. (Proofreading is inspecting too. “Internet G”.)
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I’m just starting this section today. I’m looking forward to the exterior section as it is the initial visual curb appeal that most people look at when purchasing a new home.
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You’re right, @staylor65. The transcript is auto-generated by the video platform (Wistia), and it’s pretty good. Members who have different learning needs requested that all of our videos come with a transcript so they can watch the video, read along (really scanning along), and it’s helpful.
Im just starting this section as well.
I’m just starting the course for inspecting the exterior
Exterior Inspection time…
Hello, I am about half way through the exterior course. Interacting here. I don’t have any questions yet. How is everyone doing on the Exterior Course?
There are so many things to learn about exterior inspection. It is a great course to refresh
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Diving in now!
Getting started on the Exterior course now. A lot of information and quite a large pdf document. Has anybody benefitted from printing out the textbook and going through the course that way?