Principles of Home
Inspection: Chimneys &
Wood Heating
By
Carson Dunlop &
Associates
Virtually
every home heating
system requires a
chimney or vent, making
this an important topic
for both home inspectors
and homeowners.
The text
explores the efficiency
and life expectancy of
various types of chimney
and wood heating
methods. Components and
potential problems of
wood furnaces are
discussed for regions of
the country where this
heating method is
common. Wood stoves and
wood fireplaces, popular
throughout North
America, also are
covered.
Contents
Overview of Chimneys
· Masonry Chimneys ·
Metal Chimneys or
Vents · Overview of
Wood Heating · Wood
Furnaces and Boiler
· Wood Stoves ·
Wood-Burning
Fireplaces ·
Inspection Tools ·
Inspection
Checklists ·
Inspection Procedure
· Answers to Review
Questions
Principles of Home
Inspection: Hot Water
Boilers
By Carson
Dunlop & Associates
This
comprehensive text
is designed both for
beginners who need
an in-depth
introduction to hot
water boiler
inspection and more
advanced
practitioners
looking to deepen
their understanding.
Hot
Water Boilers
covers advantages and
disadvantages of hot
water heating,
differences between
boilers and furnaces,
sequence of operation,
efficiency, and life
expectancy.
Contents
Overview of Hot
Water Boilers and
Heat Exchangers ·
Controls ·
Distribution Systems
· Radiators,
Convectors and
Baseboards · Radiant
Heating and Tankless
Coils · Mid- and
High-Efficiency
Boilers and
Combination Systems
· Life Expectancy,
Capacity and
Sequence of
Operations ·
Inspection Tools ·
Inspection
Checklists ·
Inspection Procedure
· Answers to Review
Questions
Principles of Home
Inspection: Insulation
By Carson
Dunlop & Associates
The
inspection of
insulation and
ventilation systems
is particularly
challenging because
so little of the
systems can be seen.
This text
discusses how
insulation, air/vapor
barriers and
ventilations systems
work to keep houses
comfortable and
structurally sound.
Basics of heat transfer
and vapor movement are
covered first to lay the
groundwork for
discussion of insulation
and ventilation
materials, systems and
applications. Thorough
treatment of venting
living spaces is
provided, including
balanced ventilation
systems and heat
recovery ventilators (HRVs).
Contents
The Basics of Heat
and Moisture Flow ·
Insulation Materials
· Materials for
Air/Vapor Barriers ·
Venting Roofs and
Living Spaces ·
Attics · Flat and
Cathedral Roofs ·
Basements and
Crawlspaces · Walls
Above Grade and
Floors Over Unheated
Areas · Ventilation
Systems · Standards
of Practice ·
Inspection Tools ·
Inspection
Checklists ·
Inspection Procedure
· Answers to Review
Questions
Principles of Home
Inspection: Roofing
By Carson
Dunlop & Associates
This
comprehensive text
explores the fill
range of roofing
materials and
installation
procedures.
Since
most roof leaks are
flashing related,
this critical topic
is covered in-depth,
including valley,
chimney, pipe,
sidewall, hip and
ridge, skylight,
drip edge, and
dormer flashings.
For inspectors in
cool climates, the
important topic of
ice damming also is
thoroughly covered.
Contents
An
Overview of Steep
Roofing · Asphalt
Shingles · Wood
Shingles and Shakes
· Slate · Clay Tile
· Concrete Tile ·
Fiber Cement
Shingles · Metal ·
Roll Roofing · Steep
Roof Flashing ·
Types of Flat
Roofing · Flat Roof
Flashings ·
Inspection Tools ·
Inspection
Checklists ·
Inspection Procedure
· Answers to Review
Principles of Home
Inspection: Steam,
Electric & Wall/Floor
Heating
By Carson
Dunlop & Associates
Steam,
electric and
wall/floor heating
methods are often
neglected in other
texts because they
are not as widely
used as other
methods.
For home
inspectors who do expect
to see them in their
practice, this book
offers a solid
introduction to the
materials, components,
operating principles,
and safety controls of
these heating methods.
Contents
Principles of Steam
Heating · General
and Component
Problems with Steam
Boilers · Principles
of Electric Heat ·
Space Heaters ·
Electric Furnaces,
Boilers, and Radiant
Heating · Wall
Furnaces and Floor
Furnaces · Room
Heaters, Gas
Fireplaces, and Gas
Logs · Inspection
Tools · Inspection
Checklists ·
Inspection Procedure
· Answers to Review
Questions
Principles of Home
Inspection: Structure
By Carson
Dunlop & Associates
Structural
conditions are often
the most serious and
expensive area to
correct, and are
among the most
difficult for home
inspectors to
identify.
This
comprehensive text walks
inspectors through
challenging topics such
as cracks, soil
conditions, footings,
and distinguishing solid
masonry from masonry
veneer walls.
Contents
An
Overview of Footings
and Foundations ·
Conditions of
Footings and
Foundations · An
Overview of Floors ·
Sills · Columns ·
Beams · Joists,
Subflooring and
Concrete Floor Slabs
· Solid Masonry
Walls · Wood Frame
Walls · Masonry
Veneer Walls ·
Arches and Lintels ·
Introduction to
Roofs · Rafters,
Roof Joists, and
Ceiling Joists ·
Collar Ties, Knee
Walls, and Purlins ·
Trusses, Wood “I”
Joists, and Roof
Sheathing · Seismic
and Wind Resistance
· Inspection Tools ·
Inspection
Checklists ·
Inspection Procedure
· Answers to Review
Questions
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