Professional Home Inspector - September 2016

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LESS THAN A 5 MINUTE ROOF INSPECTION? - Click Play to Find out how.........

               This Month's Tech Tip

        Inspecting Metal Roof Coverings

 When I first started performing home inspections, most metal roof coverings I encountered were on barns. That is not the case today. Metal roof coverings are becoming very popular. We will be seeing more and more of these roof coverings for many reasons. There are many different types and styles of metal roof coverings available. A rib style or standing seam was most popular, however there are many other styles and types available. Many metal shingles look like dimensional or asphalt tab shingles. Some look like cedar, slate, or even clay tile. So why are they gaining popularity? Most metal roof coverings can be installed over an existing roof covering, however some manufacturers recommend purlins are installed first, so there is normally no need for a tear off. Therefore, there may not be that much of a price difference (current prices range between $700 and $1200 per square installed) . Most metal roof coverings come with a true 30 to 50 year or even a  lifetime transferable warranty. It won't crack, burn, curl or rot. So why bother inspecting it! Only kidding, there are many things that a home inspector should know and examine when conducting a home inspection MORE...

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Friday October 14th 2016

7:45am-8:45am – Registration / Breakfast

8:45am – 11:45am –  Residential Electrical Inspections, Defects & Failures (L-2241) – John Cangemi

11:45am – 1:00pm – Lunch Break

1:00pm – 4:00pm – Inspecting Ground Fault & Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (L-2242) - John Cangemi  / Identifying Defects Related to Moisture in Homes (L-2240) – P. Nathan Thornberry

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Saturday October 15th 2016

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8:30am – 11:30am – Pre-Inspection Agreement Requirements (L-2233) – Joe Ferry / Inspections of Modern Plumbing & Sewage Systems (L-2239) - Tom Feiza

11:30am – 12:30pm – Lunch

12:30pm – 3:30pm –  Home Scene Investigations: Mysteries & Answers (L-2238) – Tom Feiza