Inspections

Attention Minnesota Home Inspectors: ASHI Heartland Chapter is Back

The local chapter of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), called the Heartland Chapter, has been largely defunct for the last couple of years. I have volunteered to take...
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Radon Testing: Should You Rely on The Seller’s Test?

"Two months ago the seller had another buyer inspect the home. The radon test came back at 1.8. Does this need to be done again? Thanks!"
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A Home Inspector’s Review of the Flir One Infrared Camera for the iPhone

My biggest question was whether the Flir One infrared camera would be a viable alternative to a traditional infrared camera for home inspectors. As soon as the camera became available...
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Roof Replacement Part 1: Should Contractors Use GAF, Owens Corning, or IKO?

When it comes to these roofing product lines, it matters very little which one of these three you choose; picking the contractor is WAY more important.
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Home Energy Savings… Do It, Don’t Just Talk About It

So we all know that, but we don't often see how much we can save by doing small things. Below is an abbreviated list of things you can do to...
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How To Inspect Your Own House, Part 4: The Rest of the Exterior

This post will cover the inspection of exterior items such items as foundation walls, vegetation, windows and doors, and vent terminals.
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How to Inspect Your Own House, Part 3: Siding

Today the focus will be on inspecting your own siding, broken down by the most popular types of siding in the Twin Cities.
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How to Inspect Your Own House, Part 2: Exterior Water Management

Roof water management is HUGE. Experienced home inspectors can drive up to a house and instantly know where there will be water problems, just by paying attention to where water...
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