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Posted: Fri, Jun 24th, 4:30 PM Post subject: TECHNICAL LINKS PAGE - Structure This is kind of like a start of a NACHI Technical Links page, that I think the Education Committee should eventually develop.

Right now online education is the priority, but I would like to develop a Technical Links and Research section as a long range plan. Organized by major topic/system, and then possibly sub-systems. Then if someone has a question they can research that topic with the technical links ... or it could be linked to answer a question on the BB.

Just an idea ... and could members please post any good technical links related to this first "beta" links listing by posting it here (and I will keep updating the topic for additional good links) ...

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STRUCTURE

General HI Books & Manuals
The Complete Book of Home Inspection, by Norman Becker (general) ... Details
Real Estate Home Inspection - Mastering the Profession, by Russell Burgess (general) ... Details
Inspecting a House, by Rex Cauldwell (general) ... Details ... (Download Structure Chapter)
Residential Rehabilitation Inspection Guide, by HUD (Free Download)

Structure Books & Manuals
Code Check - Building, by Redwood Kardon ... Details
Foundations and Concrete Work, by Fine Homebuilding Magazine ... Details
Masonry Basics, From Army Corps Manual (Free Online Book/Course)
Graphic Guide to Frame Construction, by Robert Thallon ... Details
Wood-Frame House Construction, by L.O. Anderson ... Details
Details for Conventional Wood Frame Construction, by AWC (Free Download)
Carpentry Basics, From Army Corps Manual (Free Online Book/Course)
Wood handbook - Wood as an Engineering Material, by FPL (advanced) (Free Download by Chapters)
Diagnosing and Repairing House Structure Problems, by Edgar Oliver Seaquist (advanced)

General Structure
General House construction ... http://www.coolhouseplans.com/House_construction.html
Basic Product Information ... http://www.acehardware.com/sm-project-how-to--id-1261836.html
Basic Structural Products ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/links/pages/Structural_Products/
Burgess's Book Preview - Foundations ... http://www.homeinspectioncourse.com/soils.html
Residential Construction (APA) ... http://www.apawood.org/level_c.cfm?content=pub_res_libmain
Moisture Problems (extensive) ... http://www.huduser.org/Publications/pdf/BuildingMoistureandDurability.pdf
Seismic & Wind Resistance ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/12161.shtml

Concrete
Concrete Basics ... http://www.nrmca.org/aboutconcrete/
Concrete Information ... http://www.concretenetwork.com/
Concrete Problems ... http://www.prmconcrete.com/why.htm

Masonry
Masonry Wall Inspection ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/12164.shtml
Masonry Resources ... http://www.ncma.org/online/index.html
Masonry Construction ... http://www.cement.org/masonry/corner.asp#resources
Masonry Products ... http://www.smithtownconcrete.com/architects.html
Masonry Technical Info & Details ... http://www.ncma.org/etek/index.cfm
Brick Technical Notes ... http://www.bia.org/html/frmset_thnt.htm
Masonry Veneer Inspection ... http://www.masonpro.com/LowRes_english.pdf

Foundations
Foundation Construction Basics ... http://www.toolbase.org/secondaryT.asp?TrackID=&CategoryID=1286
Foundation Inspection Basics ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/12163.shtml
Basement Leaks Discussion ... http://www.nachi.org/bbsystem/viewtopic.php?t=2082
Basement Moisture Causes/Solutions ... http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/housingandclothing/DK7051.html
Foundation Moisture Control ... http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL240.pdf
Crack Inspection ... http://www.inspect-ny.com/structure/foundation.htm
Concrete Cracks (Take w/ Grain of Salt on widths) ... http://www.cfawalls.org/Cracking.htm
Concrete Floors & Footings ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/12160.shtml
Slab on Grade Basics ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/706.shtml
Slab Foundations Resources (extensive) ... http://www.houston-slab-foundations.info./
Frost Protected Shallow Foundations ... http://www.toolbase.org/tertiaryT.asp?CategoryID=1844&DocumentID=2065
Precast Concrete Foundations ... http://www.toolbase.org/tertiaryT.asp?TrackID=&CategoryID=1286&DocumentID= 2069
Masonry Foundations & leaks ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/12163.shtml
Insulating Concrete Forms ... http://www.toolbase.org/tertiaryT.asp?TrackID=&CategoryID=1931&DocumentID= 2038
Wood Foundations ... http://www.pwfs.com/

Wood & Framing
Wood Industry Information/Links ... http://www.woodinfo.org/
Carpentry Basics (Free Online Book/Course) ... http://www.free-ed.net/free-ed/BldgConst/Carpentry01.asp
Old Style Balloon Framing ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/224.shtml
Treated Wood ... http://www.criteriumhomeinspection.com/articles/PTLumber.html
Wood Floor Problems ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/12166.shtml
Notching & Boring Discussion ... http://www.nachi.org/bbsystem/viewtopic.php?t=2685
Notching & Boring Article ... http://www.home-inspect.com/itatips/09-03.asp
Log Building Standards ... http://www.logassociation.org/resources/standards.php
Log Building History & Repair ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/256.shtml

Engineered Lumber & Wood Trusses
Engineered Lumber Data ... http://www.apawood.org/level_b.cfm?content=prd_main
I-Joist Article ... http://www.home-inspect.com/itatips/11-02.asp
I-Joist TJI Framers Guide ... http://www.trusjoist.com/PDFFiles/2031.pdf
Floor Truss Info ... http://www.accubuildtruss.com/pdf_files/floor_truss_fact_sheet.pdf
Wood Truss Industry Links ... http://www.woodtruss.com/
Wood Roof Truss Systems ... http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/roof_trusses.htm
Wood Roof Truss Problems ... http://www.truss-frame.com/index.html

Anchors & Wood Connectors
Simpson Training Info ... http://www.strongtie.com/workshops/kit/index.asp?Site=
Wood Connectors ... http://www.strongtie.com/
Treated Wood Connector Issues ... http://www.awpa.com/references/CCA.asp
Info on Connectors For Treated Wood ... http://www.strongtie.com/productuse/corrosion.html?source=hpnav
Connector Types for ACQ Treated Wood ... http://www.treatedwood.com/fastener.pdf

Steel Framing
Residential Light Gauge Steel Framing ... http://www.toolbase.org/tertiaryT.asp?DocumentID=2037&CategoryID=1142
Steel Framing Problems ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/12167.shtml

Crawl Spaces
Crawl Space Ventilation ... http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/techline/crawl_space_ventilation.pdf
Crawl Space Moisture Control ... http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/pdf1994/rose94a.pdf
Conditioned Crawl Spaces ... http://www.buildingscience.com/resources/foundations/conditioned_crawl.pdf
General Crawl Space Issues ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/10343.shtml
Crawl Space Moisture Problems ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/10197.shtml
Inspecting Crawl Spaces ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/10433.shtml

Accessory Structures
Decks & Patios ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/10280.shtml
Wood Deck Construction ... http://www.decks.com/articles.aspx?
Wood Deck Maintenance ... http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/document-lists/decklist.html
Deck Post Connection Problems ... http://www.dickseibert.com/Woeste.pdf
Retaining Wall Inspection Basics ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/10360.shtml

Water Damage & Wood Rot
Wood Moisture Content ... http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL255.pdf
An Introduction to Wood Rot ... http://www.germology.com/rot.htm
Controlling External Water Problems ... http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL252.pdf
Preventing Wood Rot ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/281.shtml
Moisture Intrusion ... http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL239.pdf
Landscape Management Checklist ... http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL234.pdf
Foundation Moisture Control ... http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL240.pdf
Winter-Time Moisture Problems ... http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL256.pdf
Wood Rot & Treatment ... http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/Pages/FYD/HL243.pdf
Types of Wood Treatment ... http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/techline/iii-1.pdf
Treated Wood Concerns ... http://www.criteriumhomeinspection.com/articles/PTLumber.html
Mold & Wood Products ... http://www.wwpa.org/index_lumberandmold.htm


ENVIRONMENTAL

Moisture & Mold
Mold Basics & Resources ... http://www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/moldresources.html
Mold Realities & Dangers ... http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/airpollution/mold/mold_dampness_facts.htm
Mold Concerns & Indoor Air ... http://www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/index.html
Indoor Air Quality ... http://www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/moldresources.html#Mold%20and%20Indoor%20Air%20Reg ulations
Mold Concerns ... http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/airpollution/mold/
Moisture Requirements for Fungal Growth ... http://www.germology.com/moisture.htm
Stachybotrys Chartarum and other molds ... http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/airpollution/mold/stachy.htm
Mold and Pulmonary Hemorrhage Among Infants ... http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5335a4.htm
Controlling Mold and Mildew ... http://www.landhomefunding.com/Buyers/mold.pdf
Controlling Moisture Levels in Homes ... http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/techline/iii-2.pdf


Note: For the reference books listed check your local library or the NACHI library first to read the book, or review it prior to purchasing the materials ...

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I hope people can help add to these links over time, and see where this goes. I know I have a lot more I could add, and Erby probably has a bunch more. Just a thought ... --
Robert O'Connor, PE
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Your welcome ...

Actually, that project has been developed past just an initial idea.

Go to your member log in page (http://www.nachi.org/login.htm ... or just click the "Members-Only Log In" icon on the top right of the page), log in, and then click on "Technical Library and Links" with the following icon.

It's a little burried, but it's there and a pretty good first pass. It also has listings of free online CE courses ...
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Well I'll be. Who knew that was there? Excellent work.



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