Essentials of Home Inspection: Exterior

This comprehensive text walks readers through every important aspect of inspecting home exteriors: materials, installation details, typical problems and their causes, practical implications of problems, and inspection strategies for identifying them.

Architectural styles, exterior cladding, exterior structure, and surface water control and landscaping are covered in this volume.

• Dozens of detailed illustrations parallel the textual discussion.
• Learning Objectives, Key Words and margin notes highlight key topics.
• Quick Quizzes help readers test their understanding.
• Inspection Checklists summarize the components and problems covered and provide a set of inspection field notes.
• Inspection Procedures and Standards of Practice help readers develop a consistent inspection methodology to complement their technical knowledge.
• Field Exercises give readers an opportunity to turn text study into real world experience.

CONTENTS
Architectural Styles: Building Shapes & Details · General Architectural Categories · Specific House Styles · Exterior Cladding: Wall Surfaces · Soffits and Fascia · Windows and Doors · Trim, Flashings and Caulking · Exterior Structures: Porches, Decks and Balconies · Garages and Carports · Basement Walkouts · Surface Water Control and Landscaping: Lot Grading · Gutters and Downspouts · Window Wells · Walks, Driveways and Grounds · Retaining Walls · Inspection Tools · Inspection Checklist · Inspection Procedures · Answers to Quick Quizzes

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