Principles of Home Inspection: Structure
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
