 by Rex Cauldwell
Back Cover
Peeling paint, a cracked foundation,
missing roof shingles. When you're inspecting a house, some problems are
obvious, but what about the not-so-obvious problems: an overloaded
electrical panel, a driveway that sends water into the basement every time
it rains, a gas furnace that's improperly vented? In this comprehensive,
heavily illustrated guide, Rex Cauldwell offers insights from his years of
experience, presenting a logical sequence of inspection so that nothing
gets missed. Cauldwell explains how to:
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Create a methodological system of
inspection
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Evaluate heating, electrical, and
plumbing systems
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Check for "cross-connections" that
can contaminate the water supply
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Ensure safety on the job
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Inspect roofs, gutters, flashing,
and more
With it's wealth in no-nonsense
advice, Inspecting a House is destined to become the indispensable
reference for the home inspectors.  But it's also essential reading for
home sellers who want to know what the inspector will be looking for; for
homebuyers that want to know what to look for themselves in a house; and
for the realtors who want to judge the quality and resale value of a house
they may list.
About the Author: Rex
Cauldwell master plumber, master electrician, building inspector, and
licensed general contractor with over 25 years of experience. He gives
home inspection seminars nationwide and is a frequent contributor to
Fine Homebuilding magazine and author of Wiring a House and
Safe Home Wiring Projects, both published by the Taunton
Press.
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