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  The Complete Book of Home Inspection

 
The Complete Book of Home Inspection under The Books Store
Price: $19.95
Sale: $8.62
 
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Professional
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Norman Becker
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Edition: 3
Dewey Decimal Number: 643.12
Publication Date: 2002-06-13
Reading Level: 289
 
Description: Probably the best source available for prospective homebuyer’s to use for evaluating property, inside and out. Originally intended to be for buyers and owners, it has sufficient detail that professional home inspectors use it throughout the country. Loaded with charts, checklists, and photographs, this is a must have for anyone considering a new or used home purchase. Nearly 75,000 copies are in print.

 

  Home Inspection Checklists: 111 Illustrated Checklists and Worksheets You Need Before Buying a Home

 
Home Inspection Checklists: 111 Illustrated Checklists and Worksheets You Need Before Buying a Home under The Books Store
Price: $12.95
Sale: $6.93
 
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Professional
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Norman Becker
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Edition: 1
Dewey Decimal Number: 643.12
Publication Date: 2003-09-03
Reading Level: 144
 
Description: A prospective home buyer's guide to evaluating a property, inside and out – loaded with inspection checklists, worksheets, charts, checklists, and photographs. This is a must-have for anyone considering a new or used home purchase.

 

  Construction Waterproofing Handbook

 
Construction Waterproofing Handbook under The Books Store
Price: $89.95
Sale: $60.68
 
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Professional
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Hardcover
Author: Michael T. Kubal
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Edition: 2
Dewey Decimal Number: 693.892
Publication Date: 2008-02-27
Reading Level: 576
 
Description:

The Latest Waterproofing Techniques and Technology

Fully updated to include new techniques for mold remediation, Construction Waterproofing Handbook simplifies the critical task of keeping a building's envelope watertight. It begins with a tutorial on basic waterproofing concepts and materials, then moves on to the particulars of designing and installing systems in commercial, industrial, and residential structures.

Written by a renowned expert and popular author on the subject, this comprehensive guide provides key information on such matters as quality assurance, admixtures, expansion joints, testing, and safety. Because of recent natural disasters, clients are more concerned with waterproofing than ever. Construction Waterproofing Handbook provides everything you'll need to complete the most demanding projects with confidence and within budget.

Packed with hundreds of illustrations, Construction Waterproofing Handbook includes:

  • Innovative mold remediation techniques
  • New information about residential waterproofing
  • Illustrations of installation procedures
  • Detailed plans and specifications
  • SI units

Inside:

• Waterproofing Principles • Below-Grade Waterproofing • Above-Grade Waterproofing • Residential Waterproofing • Sealants • Expansion Joints • Admixtures • Remedial Waterproofing • Mold • The Building Envelope • Life Cycles • Envelope Testing • Leak Investigation and Detection • Safety • Guide Specifications • Resources

 

  The Home Inspection Book: A Guide for Professionals

 
The Home Inspection Book: A Guide for Professionals under The Books Store
Price: $36.95
Sale: $23.40
 
Manufacturer: South-Western Educational Pub
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Marcia Darvin Spada
Publisher: South-Western Educational Pub
Edition: 2
Dewey Decimal Number: 643.12
Publication Date: 2007-05-17
Reading Level: 416
 
Description: THE HOME INSPECTION BOOK is designed to serve as a learning tool as well as a reference guide. This professional guide is a comprehensive yet self-paced handbook covering both the practice and the business of home inspection addressing all the key areas associated with the business of home inspection in this rapidly growing profession. In addition, this handbook also takes you step-by-step through the entire process of home inspection following the most current guidelines established by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI) and the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI).

 

  Home Inspection Handbook

 
Home Inspection Handbook under The Books Store
Price: $24.95
Sale: $15.63
 
Manufacturer: Craftsman Book Company
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: John E. Traister
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company
Dewey Decimal Number: 643.12
Publication Date: 1997-06
Reading Level: 323
 

 

  The Investigation of Buildings: A Guide for Architects, Engineers, and Owners

 
The Investigation of Buildings: A Guide for Architects, Engineers, and Owners under The Books Store
Price: $39.95
Sale: $23.80
 
Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Company
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Hardcover
Author: Donald Friedman
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Dewey Decimal Number: 690
Publication Date: 2000-07
Reading Level: 160
 
Description: In this reference for building professionals, owners and managers, and individuals planning to purchase or renovate a building, an experienced investigator explains why buildings should be inspected. He discusses what to look for, how to do it, when to hire a professional, and how to understand what architects and engineers are talking about once a survey has been carried out. The scope includes ordinary wood-frame houses and small commercial structures as well as larger buildings.

 

  Construction Inspection Manual

 
Construction Inspection Manual under The Books Store
 
Manufacturer: BNI Publications
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Hardcover
Author: Building News
Publisher: BNI Publications
Edition: 6th Rngbnd
Publication Date: 1994-04
Reading Level: 350
 
Description: here is the nationally accepted guide used by the construction industry to promote more uniform specification writing and inspection procedures. It features a series of technical checklists covering all the basic elements in a construction project and corresponding to the 16 divisions of the CSI Masterformat. A major feature of the book is the defining of roles and allocation of responsibilities among the architect, engineer, contractor, owner and inspector. Includes sample forms and discussions on project coordination and building codes. Eleven Appendices provide valuable supplementary information including a glossary and the metric conversions now required by the Federal government. The accompanying disk features the technical checklists.

 

  Property Inspection: An Appraiser's Guide

 
Property Inspection: An Appraiser's Guide under The Books Store
Price: $35.00
Sale: $65.00
 
Manufacturer: Appraisal Institute
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: John A. Simpson
Publisher: Appraisal Institute
Dewey Decimal Number: 333.3320285
Publication Date: 1997-02
Reading Level: 98
 
Description: Property Inspection: An Appraiser's Guide provides an overview of basic property inspection knowledge and techniques, covering all aspects of site and home inspection and offering insight into the special challenges of inspecting commercial properties. The text also outlines how appraisal offices can develop customized inspection forms and set up property inspection programs to train employees in inspection techniques.

 

  Mechanical Field Inspection Manual

 
Mechanical Field Inspection Manual under The Books Store
Price: $44.50
Sale: $34.00
 
Manufacturer: Mcgraw-Hill (Tx)
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Hardcover
Author: John Habjan
Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill (Tx)
Dewey Decimal Number: 696
Publication Date: 1993-07
Reading Level: 359
 

 

  Introduction to Engineering Construction Inspection

 
Introduction to Engineering Construction Inspection under The Books Store
Price: $110.00
Sale: $71.82
 
Manufacturer: Wiley
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Hardcover
Author: Edward R. Fisk::Randy R. Rapp
Publisher: Wiley
Dewey Decimal Number: 624.171
Publication Date: 2004-07-26
Reading Level: 408
 
Description: Introduction to Engineering Construction Inspection offers expert tools and advice on construction inspection for buildings and civil engineering projects, including construction of roads, highways, pipelines, reservoirs, water and wastewater projects, hydroelectric, and other large engineered projects. More than 150 informative illustrations supplement expert coverage of the activities and processes involved in observing and documenting a project through the construction phase–from initial site work and geotechnical work to major engineered structural systems in concrete and steel, and project acceptance by the owner.

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