hello everyone, starting this course now. Looking forward to learning how to inspect the exterior of a residential property.
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I bought te textbook bundle from Inspector Outlet. I follow along with each online course because I like to highlight certain stuff and add page tabs for future reference.
Hardie in my area
Last course to complete for 1st year requirements! Almost done! 
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Starting the How to Inspect the Exterior Course
This is a really good course
This is an exciting course, I learned a lot.
I’m just starting this section and winding down with all my education. I can say as an experienced inspector, without any reservation, that InterNACHI education is as good as it gets. I’ve taken education from ASHI and many other schools, but InterNACHI education and resources leave all the rest behind. Great stuff. Plus, their model is one of inclusiveness and training inspectors. Not creating an ‘exclusive’ club that you need to pay lots of money to participate in.
I start every inspection with the roof, then inspect the exterior. Ben noted in one of the videos that he then proceeds around the outside in a counter-clockwise manner. I go clock-wise, but the result is the same. Keep your inspection process standardized. Do the same thing on every inspection so you don’t miss anything. I always arrive early to an inspection. Depending on the size of the house, if it’s occupied or not, and if it has perhaps deck(s) and outbuildings, I may arrive even 1 hour early just to inspect the exterior. A good exterior inspection takes time. I like to do this without my clients present so I can use my equipment without any distraction and do at least the exterior without any distractions, and then also to cut down on time for the rest of the inspection, which agents appreciate. I can then de-brief my client when they arrive. It establishes instant credibility when you can point out a major defect on the exterior. I’ve had disappointed buyers, but it tells them you will tell them the truth, and do what they hired you for. There’s more that I say to them at the start of the inspection to set expectations as well. BTW, even if a roof looks ‘good’, I never will tell them the roof ‘passes’ without then inspecting from inside the attic. I’ll say I need to still inspect further from inside. You never know what you may find.
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This is my last course before I take my final exam! WOOPWOOP
Starting How to Inspect the Exterior, looks very in depth!
This is my final course as well. LETS GO!!!
Hello, what is everyones opinion on this course? Im about to begin the course and excited to learn the info included.
about to start exterior section and so far having fun
I found the “Guide for Homeowners: Water Management” section to be very helpful. I wonder if having something basic and comprehensive like this at the beginning of the class would help to establish the basic ideas for people with less industry knowledge? But it definitely highlights that you don’t really understand something until you can explain it to someone else clearly and simply.
Stucco and EIFS:
Hi. New student here.
I’m in the northeast, so we don’t see much stucco. As inspector’s we are required to describe the type of cladding. Anyone know if it’s possible to identify the specific type of stucco (i.e. 3-coat, 2-coat, EIFS, PM-EIFS, MD-EIFS, etc.)?
Thanks
Looking FWD to taking this course. Looks very knowledgeable.
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Starting the course and ready to learn!
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Starting exterior course now, ready to get my CPI! Good luck to all!
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I just finished the exterior course. as one of my essays I used this retaining wall as my topic. It was hidden under a deck and not very visible to the homeowner. The erosion from the water coming from the patio above had washed away the soil covering the bottom course of blocks. If this would have continued without correction the entire patio above would have been compromised. Great course!
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Let’s learn something about exteriors! My experience as a homeowner has taught me the importance of good drainage, flashing, caulking, etc. Water, water, water…
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