This week’s (Sept 24, 2021) updates:
- Created a free logo for an inspector: New FREE logo designed for Hawkins Home Inspections
- Another free logo: New FREE logo design for Ohana Property Inspections
- I was quoted in another news article: Nick Gromicko and InterNACHI in new MSN Money article about inspecting poorly-maintained homes
- Released an article for members: Answers to common questions about InterNACHI's ongoing membership requirements
- An article about wells: Hand-Dug Well Inspection
- Hauntivirus: Hantavirus Danger in Homes
- Hard water: READ: Hard Water
- Hearth extensions: Hearths and Hearth Extensions
- Heating oil tanks: Home Heating Oil Tanks
- Hot water systems: Hot Water Recirculation Systems
- House numbers: READ: House Numbers
- Housewrap inspections: Housewrap Inspection
- Announced a Houston chapter event: https://www.nachi.org/events/2021/9/lake-houston-chapter-september-monthly-meeting
- And another in Oct: https://www.nachi.org/events/2021/10/lake-houston-chapter-october-monthly-meeting
- And another in Nov: https://www.nachi.org/events/2021/11/lake-houston-chapter-november-monthly-meeting
- I was quoted in a new bankrate article about structural issues: Nick Gromicko and InterNACHI in new Bankrate article structural issues
- Another free logo: New FREE logo designed for Hammond's Home Inspection
- Tennessee Dept of Commerce approved our courses: Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance has renewed InterNACHI's Courses for Continuing Education
- Live, on-site inspection: https://www.nachi.org/events/2021/10/live-on-site-home-inspection-with-julie-erck-cpi
- Another free logo: New FREE logo designed for Vantage Pointe Home Inspection Services
- Grounding webinar: WATCH: Grounding & Bonding Webinar with InterNACHI® Training Partner
- Another free logo: New FREE logo designed for Aero Inspection Services
- Another free logo: New FREE logo designed for JD Home Inspection
- InterNACHI’s Mission, Goals, and Objectives: InterNACHI Vision, Mission, Goals, and Objectives
- Heat exchanger webinar: WATCH: Heat Exchangers Webinar with InterNACHI® Partners
- How InterNACHI calculates CE hours: How InterNACHI Calculates its Continuing Education Credit Hours
- Determining age of a building: READ: How to Determine the Age of a Building
- Refrigerator inspection: How to Inspect the Refrigerator
- Skylight shaft wall insualtion inspection: READ: How to Inspect the Skylight Shaft Wall Insulation
- Vented crawlspaces: How to Inspect and Correct a Vented Crawlspace
- How to make your own liquid line level: How to Make Your Own Liquid Level
- Ice dam hazards: Ice Dam Hazards
- ICFs: ICF Inspection and Termites
- Describing heating systems: Identifying and Describing Heating Systems
- Air quality in the home: Air Quality in the Home
- Adding blown insulation: Inspecting Added Blown Insulation in an Existing Vented Attic
- Brick veneer in residential construction: Inspecting Brick Veneer in Residential Construction
- Compression cooling systems: Inspecting Compression Cooling Systems
- Ducted returns: Inspecting Ducted Returns
- EPDM: Inspecting EPDM
- Evaporative cooling systems: Inspecting Evaporative Cooling Systems
- Floating homes: Inspecting Floating Homes
- Air sealing kitchens: Inspecting for Air Sealing at Kitchen and Bathroom Exhaust Fans
- Defects in older buildings: Inspecting for Defects in Older Buildings
- Expansive soil foundation damage: Inspecting for Foundation Damage from Expansive Soils
- HVAC filters: Inspecting for Proper Installation of HVAC Filters
- Inspecting furnaces: READ: Inspecting Furnaces
- Boilers: Inspecting Gas-Fired Boilers
- GFCI & AFCI: Inspecting GFCI and AFCI Protection
- Grounding and bonding of swimming pools: Inspecting Grounding and Bonding at Residential Swimming Pools
- Gutter and downspouts: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspecting-gutters-and-downspouts/203990
- Crawlspace floors: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspecting-insulation-of-existing-crawlspace-floors/203991
- Residential lawn irrigation: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspecting-residential-lawn-irrigation-systems/203992
- Vinyl siding: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspecting-liquid-vinyl-siding/203995
- Log homes: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspecting-log-homes/203996
- Manufactured stone: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspecting-manufactured-stone-for-water-damage/203997
- Pipes in exterior walls: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspecting-pipes-in-exterior-walls/203998
- Off grid solar: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspecting-off-grid-photovoltaic-systems/203999
- Attached garages: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspecting-residential-attached-garages/204000
- Lot drainage: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspecting-residential-lot-drainage-in-areas-with-expansive-soils/204002
- Roof sheathing: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspecting-roof-panel-sheathing/204003
- Solar shingles:
- Spray foam: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspecting-spray-foam-insulation-under-plywood-and-osb-sheathing/204005
- Inspecting stair stringers: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspecting-stair-stringers/204006
- Kick-out flashing: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspecting-step-and-kick-out-flashing-at-roof-wall-intersections/204007
- Sump pump covers: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspecting-sump-pump-covers/204008
- Fire doors: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspecting-swinging-fire-doors/204009
- Bathroom exhaust: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspecting-the-bathroom-exhaust/204010
- Dryer exhaust: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspecting-the-dryer-exhaust/204011
- Kitchen exhaust: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspecting-the-kitchen-exhaust/204013
- Roof underlayment: https://www.nachi.org/underlayment-general.htm
- Combustion appliances: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspecting-unvented-combustion-appliances/204015
- Visible masonry: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspecting-visible-masonry/204016
- Dehumidification systems: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspecting-whole-house-dehumidification-systems/204017
- Climbing ladders: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspector-safety-three-point-control-for-climbing-ladders/204019
- Safety equipment: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspector-safety-equipment-and-ppe/204020
- InterNACHI’s Glosary with coding to install on your site: https://forum.nachi.org/t/internachi-glossary/204021
- IR roof inspections: https://forum.nachi.org/t/ir-cameras-inspecting-roofs/204022
- Kerosene heaters: https://forum.nachi.org/t/kerosene-heater-inspection/204023
- Flashing: https://forum.nachi.org/t/kick-out-flashing/204024
- Kitec fittings: https://forum.nachi.org/t/kitec-fittings/204025
- Knob and Tube wiring: https://forum.nachi.org/t/knob-and-tube-wiring/204026
- More ladder safety: https://forum.nachi.org/t/read-ladder-safety/204027
- Laminate floors: https://forum.nachi.org/t/read-laminate-floor-inspection/204028
- Shading: https://forum.nachi.org/t/lanscape-shading/204029
- Lead facts: https://forum.nachi.org/t/lead-facts-for-inspectors/204030
- Sample Leave Behind letter: https://forum.nachi.org/t/sample-leave-behind-letter-and-lunch-box-for-home-sellers/204031
- Another Tues Night Auction for charity: https://forum.nachi.org/t/this-weeks-september-28-2021-tuesday-night-auction-bid-now/204037
- Another free logo: https://forum.nachi.org/t/new-free-logo-designed-for-inspectech-inspections-llc/204053
- Linoleum: https://forum.nachi.org/t/linoleum-inspection/204062
- Low-E windows: https://forum.nachi.org/t/read-low-e-windows/204063
- Grade stamps on lumber: https://forum.nachi.org/t/lumber-grade-stamps/204064
- Manufactured homes: https://forum.nachi.org/t/read-manufactured-homes/204065
- Grow operations: https://forum.nachi.org/t/marijuana-grow-operations/204066
- 145 articles on inspecting roofs calle Mastering Rood Inspections series. I won’t list them all, but they are here: https://www.nachi.org/mastering-roof-inspections.htm
- Another free logo: https://forum.nachi.org/t/new-free-logo-designed-for-guardian-radon-measurement-services/204163
- Another high school sent their students to InterNACHI’s House of Horrors I. Pics are here: https://forum.nachi.org/t/pics-high-school-tour-of-the-boulder-house-of-horrors/204164
- Another free logo: https://forum.nachi.org/t/new-free-logo-designed-for-portland-view-home-inspections/204203
- And finally our YouTube channel topped 22,000 subscribers: https://forum.nachi.org/t/internachis-youtube-channel-just-topped-22-000-subscribers/204268