Inserts of monthly transcripts and signed attendees.
June 8th Thursday, 2023; Libations Tavern
Presentation; Austin Haspert VP.; www.foamsolutionsmd.com
notes; please excuse inaccuracies.
Mud-jacking as old school approach vs. Poly(urethane) injection. Typical approach to sinking concrete repair is to lift all vs. injecting beneath. Since concrete is not water proof eg absorbent, problem recurs vs. injection technique. Particularly suitable for sea wall repair. Poly will strengthen the ground and stabilize it, further stopping water intrusion and the possibility of washout. Excellent for waterproofing foundations. Cracks 1-3" can repair. Filling voids in swimming pool areas is common. The solution is flowable thus enabling long distance sub surface fills. The injection is non-flammable and does not heat up.
Meeting notes; Neil Kreeger assuming role as new Admin for the Chapter, and is full time beginning with the September meeting. The new location and time has been approved by vote; therefore, beginning September meeting will occur at Libations Tavern, each second Thursday of the month. Jim Brown, 410-913-6866 Home Inspector Teacher at Anne Arundel Community College brought his class of eight students to the meeting. Notes Fin.
April 12th,2023
Bob White presentation; "Coating": rough notes by Admin; C.S.;
Chemistry of coating; paint has a soap additive; assists with defoaming while in container transit. Also, a clay ingredient as a builder's grade additive. Acrylics have an oil base vs. Alkyds. Distinction of flexibility between the two. Oils are good for metal. Surface preparation needed for adhesion. Moisture and sun are harmful influences. Cycle of heat/dry will reduce surface layer. Two types of bonding; mechanical vs. chemical. Adhesion is by penetration due to viscosity. Efflorescence results from salts raising through the cement as moisture escapes. Caulking may be full or partial, based on degree of moisture to control. Process is to scrape, prime, sand, caulk, repaint for surfaces. Sealants should be on substrates. When priming, the paint will guard moisture. Thus caulking with silicon to remain flexible between objects and prevent cracking. If choose between cracking or blistering, cracking will allow for moisture will attract mildew on wood. Steps of application; primer eg fast drying latex, or light oil primer then latex. Coatings are conditioned by tensile pressure. With waterproofing basements, put a membrane as surface preparation. Colors from light to darker will increase thermal dynamic of heating. Pigments for paint bases range between black and yellow. Chimney painting is affecting by heat/cold thus movement activation and not advisable resulting in defects. Fin
March 8th, 2023; Open Q & A; lead generating associations, through member referral; pros and cons; fee based and expertise representative based membership; e.g. BNI & IEB .
Feburary 8, 2023: Presentation by Jack Gallagher: "Swimming Pools"; Link;
Notes; Feb.8/2023
Pool examination goes beyond any Courses Education. Basic issues of safety; re; children etc. Defect areas to observe and evaluate are; underground shell condition affected by movements eg quake, construction, weather. Construction issues play into assemblage; re; transfer errors, plaster deterioration, and integrity of water system. Evaluation may impact Insurance liability, thus limitations of inspection must be stated. Additional factors for limitations include degree of usage, eg both summer and winter if applicable. Market conditions may impact evaluation; eg and unregulated market penalized thoroughness.
Janurary 11,2023 ; Presentation by Joshua Meloney on Media for Marketing; https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Pb8UC46X1siKTpF4WK1aOk49H4BP6Tbafsjnr_ZSC8M/edit?usp=sharing
December 14th 2022; Presentation by Alan Simkin on Electrical cover boxes;
June 8th,2022; Present; Chris/Gene/Alan Simkin/Fred W./Will Sexton/Naveed Ibad/
May 11th,2022; Present; Chris/JaMarr/Fred W./Gene/Will Sexton(member application)/Alan Simkin(member application)
April 13th,2022; Present; Fred Wetzel,Phil, Chris
March 9th, 2022: Present; Chris,Phil,Gene, Jim, Fred Wetzel(Member Application).
Opening; Gene; Discussion topics; Styrafoam insulation i.e. block foundation. // Publicity advertising for our group meetings through promotional presentations for Association accreditation. // How to approach customer bases; eg through realters. // Contract legalities ensure customer protection vrs non documented inspections based on 4 or 10 point criteria.// MD law stills requires Certification notwithstanding shortcuts.// Closing motion; Gene. Member dues paid by Phil.(10$)
Feburary;9th,2022
Attendance; Gene Swier/Matt Zalikowdki/JaMarr Jones
November,10th.2021; Present; Chris,Phil,Jamarr,Jim. Absent; Gene(illness)
Discussion; Nachi vs a vs Ahit; accreditation & E&O, Promotions; setup annual calender of speakers through invitations beginning in Janurary/Feburary 2022. Jamarr invite speaker re education. Associations advocating Education-Technical approach vrs Commercial-sales orientation of Home Inspection(Jim). Where to find meeting notes and attendees on Chapter webpage, will be highlighted/explained in next email going out to notification email for next meeting.
Order/Adjourn ;Jim motioned adjournment. Carried.
October,13.2021, Present; Phil, Jim, Chris Szendroi,;Andre Abram;Nick Poole;
new members; Andre/Nick no notes
September,8th.2021, Present; Gene; Phil; Jim. no notes.
June 9th, 2021; Present Gene; Chris; Aaron; Jamarr; Phil;
Gene called to open and adjourned. no notes
May, 12th, 2021: Present; Phil Graham(President), Gene Swier(V.P.Founder), Chris Szendroi (Sec/Tres/Admin), Jim Schreiber, Jasper, Dylin.
Phil called to start meeting; Gene to research new banking to save on bank charges. Will enter meeting event with Hella's public agenda events for publicity.
New members applications; Jasper/Dylan received.
Discussion topics; education requirements for renewal of Nachi membership; new member requirements for Home Inspector qualifications re; Nachi.
Order/Adjourn ;Gene motioned adjournment. Carried.
April 14th. 2021; Pandemic Reunion(absence of notes/notifications since March 2020); Present; Phil Graham(President), Gene Swier(V.P.Founder), Chris Szendroi (Sec/Tres/Admin), Mrs.Swier, Jim Schreiber.
Items of discussion; how to trim bank monthly dues;// need to update members list;// re-application necessary for Gov. licensing re; DLLR;//no zoom broadcasting due to low modem connection// annual acquisition of Nachi/Ahit credits for licensing. Associations require 24, and six are available for attendance to Chapter meetings thus the 30 for DLLR.//. Present membership listing will roll-over from last year due to Pandemic.// Covid known relations infections; total 14.
March 11th, 2020; Present; Phil Graham(President), Gene Swier(V.P.Founder), Chris Szendroi(Sec/Tres), Aaron Ankeny, JaMarr Jones, David Mitchell, Jim Schreiber.
Report - notes; warranty issue on clay pipe breakdown; Radon installation technicalities; Realtor relations development; what to look for in a tankless water heater re; gas line etc.; Marketing value for generating clientele.
Continuing Education: presentation postphoned
Open Discussion; networking with realtors who oversee the industry. Effects of Covid in question.
Participants; 2 dues payments; Phil&Jim Sch.@20.$; 1 new member -David Mitchell
Order/Adjourn ;Gene motioned both opening/adjournment. Carried.
Fin
February 12th, 2020; Present; Gene Swier (V.P.Founder), Dick Moran(Asst. V.P.), Chris Szendroi(Sec/Tres), Aaron Ankeny, JaMarr Jones.
January 8th, 2020; Present; Phil Graham(President), Gene Swier (V.P.Founder), Dick Moran(Asst. V.P.), Chris Szendroi(Sec/Tres).Jamarr Jones;
Notes; HVAC ducts in slab foundation, asbestos coated, sub-ground merged.
Fin
November 2019; Present; Phil, Gene, Dick, Dave, Jamel, Eric, Jeff, Scriber;
Notes; Chinese drywall issues, i.e. mold, radon
How to attract Agents/clients; elicit recommendations-references; eg doing Real Estate presentations; getting names from clients; networking, open houses, "Home Inspector Magazine"; www.OREP.org
History between I-Nachi & Achi developed professionally; result is more auditing; eg certificates for license renewal ; new codes re; smoke detectors rule of six-six feet for locations of detectors.
Fin
