Norman Becker Complete Book of Home Inspection 4/E

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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 proceduresRoofsRoof-mounted structures and projectionsPaved areas around the structureWalls, windows, and doorsLot and landscapingGarageWood-destroying insects and rotAtticInterior roomsBasement and crawl spaceElectrical systemPlumbingHeating systemsDomestic water heatersAir-conditioningSwimming poolsEnergy considerationsEnvironmental concernsGreen home technology