Home Inspection Resource Library

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The resources below have curated from a number of experts, agencies, and news releases. They may aide in understanding legacy and current technology inside and out of your home.  You may find the articles helpful as a reference in the event your inspection references the category.  

Sample Inspection Reports

General Home Safety Resources

Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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Clothes Dryer Fires in Residential Buildings
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Smoke Alarms in US Home Fires
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Consumer Product Safety Commission - Smoke Alarms
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Electrical Resources

AFCIs Come of Age Article
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AFCIs Electrical Safety Brochure Information
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AFCI Troubleshooting Guide
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Reducing The Fire Hazard In Aluminum-Wired Homes
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Repairing Aluminum Wiring - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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Code Check - Federal Pacific Electric
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Hazardous FPE Circuit Breakers and Panels
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Fire Hazard - Breaker Box NBC Dallas Fort Worth
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Understanding Risks Associated With FPE Stab-lok Circuit Breakers
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Consumer Product Safety Commission Fact Sheet
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Knob and Tube Wiring
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Understanding Risks Associated With Zinsco Circuit Breakers
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Heating and Air Conditioning Resources

Hail Effects on Air-Conditioner Performance
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The Unplanned Impacts on Houses by Powered Attic Ventilators
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Preventing Moisture In HVAC Ducts
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Condensation and your HVAC Unit
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Energy Savers - Air Source Heat Pumps
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Maintenance of Residential HVAC Systems
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HVAC Qualiity Installation Specification
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HVAC Quality Installation Verification Protocols
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HVAC Duct Inspection
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HVAC Energy Audit
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Plumbing Resources

Water Safety and Flow Control
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What's the Big Deal About Tankless Water Heaters?
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Hot Water Heater Information
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Water Heater Maintenance
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Washing Machine Hoses: A Disaster Waiting To Happen
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Foundation Resources

Buyer's Guide To Slab-On-Ground Foundations
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Foundation Maintenance - Foundation Repair Association
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Roof Inspection Resources

HAAG Engineering Composition Shingle Roofing Pictorial
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Hail Damage To Asphalt Roof Shingles
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Is Your Home Protected From Hail Damage?
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Roofing Contractor Evaluation
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Roofing Drainage Systems
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Thermal Imaging and Energy Audits
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Pier and Beam Construction
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Do Not Rely on A City Inspector
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Dallas Fort Worth Roof Inspections
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Termite Inspection
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How to choose a home inspector
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Video Inspection Examples

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