Could anyone tell me what ever happened to that page.
I found it in my data and thought it would be a good idea to bring it back.
It was formally introduced by Bob O’Conners and John Bowman had added to it.
It would be benificial to everyone to have access to this.
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)](http://www.taunton.com/finehomebuilding/pdf/Inspecting.pdf)
Residential Rehabilitation Inspection Guide, by HUD (Free Download)](http://www.huduser.org/Publications/PDF/rehabinspect.pdf)
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)](http://www.free-ed.net/sweethaven/BldgConst/Masonry/default.asp)
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)](http://www.awc.org/pdf/WCD1-300.pdf)
Carpentry Basics, From Army Corps Manual (Free Online Book/Course)](http://www.free-ed.net/free-ed/BldgConst/Carpentry01.asp)
Wood handbook - Wood as an Engineering Material, by FPL (advanced) (Free Download by Chapters)](http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/fplgtr/fplgtr113/fplgtr113.htm)
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%20Regulations
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
And a list supplied by John Bowman;
Aluminum Wiring
Aluminum Wiring Info http://www.inspect-ny.com/aluminum.htm
CPSC - Aluminum Wiring Fix Still Available http://www.cpsc.gov.CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml03/o3120.html
CPSC - Aluminum Wiring Repair http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUT/PUBS/516.pdf
TYCO - COPALUM Aluminum Wire Connectors
http://catalog-tycoelectronics.com/AMP/bin/AMP.Connect?M=CINF&C=10914&N=3&RQ5=C~10914^M~FEAT
Aluminum Wiring Hazards
http://www.hsb.com/thelocomotive/Story/ExecutiveSummary/ST-ES-ALUM.html
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
http://www.carbonmonoxidekills.com/index.htm
CO Headquarters
http://www.coheadquarters.com/CO1.htm
Carbon Monoxide Detectors Can Save Lives
http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/5010.html
The “Invisible” Killer
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/464.pdf
Carbon Monoxide Questions & Answers
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prbs/466.html
Protect Your Family & Yourself
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/coftsht.html
Carbon Monoxide Checklist
http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/airpollution/carbonmonoxide/checklist.htm
Chimney & Fireplace
Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA)
http://www.csia.org/
The National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG)
http://www.ncsg.org/
Chimneys: Safety Alert
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5017.html
Standards for Design & Construction - NFPA 211
http://www.nfpa.org/catalog/product.asp?pid=21103&src=nfpa&cookie%5Ftest=1
Hearth Products
http://www.hearth.com/what/specific.html
Hearth Net
http://www.hearth.com/
Un-Vented Gas Logs
http://www.hearth.com/what/gaslogs.html
Hearth Products - Concerns about Un-vented
http://hearth.com/what/specific.html
Electricity
Electrical Safety Publications
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/elec_sfy.html
Moisture, Mold, & Wood Decay
Wood Moisture Content
http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL255.pdf
There’s No Such Thing as Dry rot
http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/Pages/FYD/HL243.pdf
The Billion Dollar Thief: Moisture
http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL239.pdf
Landscape Management Checklist
http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL234.pdf
Controlling External Water Problems
http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL252.pdf
There’s No Future in a Wet Foundation
http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL240.pdf
Winter-Time Moisture Problems
http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL256.pdf
Moisture Analysis of Wood
http://www.germology.com/moisture_analysis.htm
Moisture Requirements for Fungal Growth
http://www.germology.com/moisture.htm
An Introduction to Wood Rot
http://www.germology.com/rot.htm
Preventing Water Intrusion at Foundation Walls
http://www.germology.com/foundations.htm
Q&A on Stachybotrys chartarum and other molds
http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/airpollution/mold/stachy.htm#Q15
Pulmonary Hemorrhage - Hemosiderosis Among Infants
http://www.cdc.gov/epo/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm4909a3.htm
Indoor Air-Molds
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/index.html
Indoor Air-Mold Resources
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/moldresources.html
Controlling Mold and Mildew
http://www.apawood.org/pdfs/managed/A525A.pdf
Product Recalls (CPSC)
Find Recalled Products by Product Type
http://63.74.109.29/cgi-bin/recalldb/prod.asp
Find Recalled Products by Company Name
http://www.cpsc.gov/cgi-bin/recalldb/firm.asp
Radon
Radon Publications - A Citizen’s Guide to Radon
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/pubs/citguide.html
Indoor Air-Radon - Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/radonqa1.html
Indoor Air-Radon - Myths and Facts
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/myths.html
Indoor Air-Radon - Risk Comparison Charts
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/riskcht.html
Radon Publications - Home Buyer’s & Seller’s Guide to Radon
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/pubs/hmbyguid.html#Contents
Radon - EPA Map of Radon Zones
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/zonemap/tennessee.htm
Radon in Drinking Water Q&A
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/radon/pa1.html
National Radon Proficiency Program
http://www.radongas.org/
Health Physics Society - Position Statement on Radon
http://hps.org/documents/indoorradon.pdf
Septic Systems
The Septic System Information Website
http://www.inspect-ny.com/sepbook.htm#mainwebs
NSFC Septic News
http://www.nesc.svu.edu/nsfc_septicnews.htm
Septic Systems - What you need to know
http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/programs/extension/publicat/wqwm/wm1.html
Synthetic Stucco
EIFS Facts
http://www.eima.com/residential_eifs.htm
EIFS Construction
http://www.eima.com/Guide_to_EIFS.pdf
Georgia Association of Home Inspectors - EIFS Problems & Recommends
http://www.gahi.com/stucco.html
EIFS - Exterior Design Institute - EIFS
http://www.exterior-design-inst.com/
EIFS Legal Network Online
http://www.stuccolaw.com/default.htm
Welcome to the EIFS Alliance
http://www.eifsalliance.com/
Seems like updating a list like this and properly indexed and made available somewhere would help all.
Just a thought.
Marcel :)
