ASHI@Home Training System - $3495 ($2995 for ASHI members)

Save $455! Order the entire program! Entire Course Program - 10 Modules, 9 CD ROMs, Technical and Tutorial Support - Focuses on the Nine Systems of a Home - Roofing, Structure, Interiors and Insulation, Exterior, Plumbing, Electrical, Heating 1 & 2, Air Conditioning & Heat Pumps, and Communication & Professional Practice.
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This course describes both sloped and flat roof construction. Detailed descriptions and rich illustrations help to explain flashing details and the intersections that are often problems on roofs. Roof problems, causes and implications are identified for all of the common roofing materials. Included are sections on how to inspect roofs and what to watch for with various roofing materials.
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All the structural elements of a building from the footings and foundations to the floor, wall and roof assemblies are addressed in considerable detail. Elements of good construction are explained and illustrated, along with common failure modes and how to identify them.
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This program starts with a description of house electricity and develops an understanding of the basics. The course moves on to address getting electricity into the house, and distributing it safely to its end-use points including switches, lights and receptacles. The course is designed for people who do not have an electrical background. The learning objective is to provide the learner with the skills necessary to perform the electrical part of a professional home inspection.
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This course provides an introduction to residential heating systems, starting with a description of fuels and then focusing on furnaces and boilers. Detailed instructions on operational tests, common failure modes and life expectancies of various systems are included.
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The heating discussion is continued with a focus on chimneys, wood heating, fireplaces, steam heating, electric heating systems and space heaters. The information is presented in a straightforward fashion with clear diagrams. Again, this course concentrates on inspection strategies, test procedures and problem identification.
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These complicated mechanical systems are broken down into simple components. The course starts with basic principles of operation and builds an understanding. Considerable detail is provided on how these systems fail. Upon completion, the learner is able to test and inspect air conditioning and heat pump systems as a professional home inspector.
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The plumbing course is broken into four segments - supply piping, water heaters, waste piping, and plumbing fixtures. The physics of water is covered at the beginning in a simple, common sense way. Instruction on how systems work and common failure modes is provided. Again, the illustrations add significantly to the learning experience.
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This course starts with an interesting illustrated description of architectural styles. Descriptions of wall systems, windows and doors are included, along with a discussion about how to inspect and identify problems. Exterior structures and landscaping features are also addressed.
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This course focuses on two different parts of the home. The first section addresses home insulation and ventilation systems. Modern building standards are explained along with the principles of heat transfer. The Interior section addresses floor, wall and ceiling finishes as well as stairs, windows, doors and wet basements. How things are built, what goes wrong and why it matters are all addressed.
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This is the only non-technical course, and is not accompanied by a CD-ROM. The focus here is the home inspection process and how the business works. There are discussions about how home inspections are arranged, and how to conduct an inspection. We address such issues as communicating your findings to clients verbally and in writing. There is excellent instruction on writing professional technical reports and sample checklists are included.
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