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OverviewPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. INSPECT ANY HOME INSIDE AND OUT--WITH HELP FROM AN EXPERT!Find out the real value of a house or condo using the tested techniques in this step-by-step guide. Written by a professional home inspector and fully updated throughout, The Complete Book of Home Inspection, Fourth Edition, shows you how to determine exactly what's behind, beneath, above, and around a house before you make an offer. If you're selling your home, you'll learn how to accurately evaluate its condition prior to setting a price. This comprehensive manual covers every aspect of exterior, interior, and electromechanical home inspection--and contains a new chapter on green home technology. Now with details on American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) requirements, this book serves as a valuable on-the-job tool as well as a basic layperson's guide. Plenty of useful photos, drawings, worksheets, and checklists are included in this practical resource. The Complete Book of Home Inspection, Fourth Edition, covers: Tools and procedures Roofs Roof-mounted structures and projections Paved areas around the structure Walls, windows, and doors Lot and landscaping Garage Wood-destroying insects and rot Attic Interior rooms Basement and crawl space Electrical system Plumbing Heating systems Domestic water heaters Air-conditioning Swimming pools Energy considerations Environmental concerns Green home technology Full Product DetailsAuthor: Norman BeckerPublisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Imprint: McGraw-Hill Professional Edition: 4th edition Dimensions: Width: 18.80cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.619kg ISBN: 9780071702775ISBN 10: 0071702776 Pages: 384 Publication Date: 16 October 2010 Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , General , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Tools and Procedure; Part I: Exterior Inspection; Chapter 2. RoofsChapter 3. Roof-Mounted Structures and Projections; Chapter 4. Paved Areas Around the Structure; Chapter 5. Walls, Windows, and Doors; Chapter 6. Lot and Landscaping; Chapter 7. Garage; Chapter 8. Wood-Destroying Insects and Rot; Part II: Interior Inspection; Chapter 9. Attic; Chapter 10. Interior Rooms; Chapter 11. Basement and Crawl Space; Part III: Electromechanicals; Chapter 12. Electrical System; Chapter 13. Plumbing; Chapter 14. Heating Systems I; Chapter 15. Heating Systems II; Chapter 16. Domestic Water Heaters; Chapter 17. Air-Conditioning; Chapter 18. Swimming Pools; Part IV: Other Issues; Chapter 19. Energy Considerations; Chapter 20. Environmental Concerns; Chapter 21. Green Home Technology; Chapter 22. Conclusion; Appendix; Glossary; Inspection Worksheets; IndexReviewsAuthor InformationMcGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |