Principles of Home Inspection: Structure

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Organized into major sections on Footings and Foundations, Floors, Walls, and Roof Framing, this comprehensive text is designed both for beginners who need an in-depth introduction to structure inspection and more advanced practitioners looking to deepen their understanding.

In addition to structure problems, their practical implications, and inspection strategies for finding them, this book includes a general strategy for tackling the difficult issue of cracks.

• Dozens of technically detailed illustrations parallel the text.
• Learning objectives, key terms, and margin notes highlight key topics.
• Inspection checklists summarize topics and serve as inspection field notes.
• Inspection procedures help readers develop a systematic approach and best practices.
• Topics and procedures discussed are consistent with ASHI