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A Practical Guide to Inspecting Structure

Author(s): Newcomer, Roy
ISBN10: 1928545009
ISBN13: 9781928545002
Cover: Paperback
 
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Table of Contents
Introduction i
The Structural Inspection
1(4)
Inspection Guidelines and Overview
2(3)
The Dynamics of Structure
5(4)
Weight
5(1)
Movement
6(1)
Wind and Water
6(1)
Internal Stresses
7(1)
Thinking about Structure
8(1)
Foundation Construction
9(8)
Footings
9(1)
Footing Drains
10(1)
Foundation Walls
11(1)
The Block Foundation
12(1)
Poured Concrete
13(1)
Stone Masonry
13(1)
Brick Foundations
14(1)
Wood Foundations
15(1)
Piles, Piers, and Grade Beams
16(1)
Slab Construction
17(3)
Worksheet
19(1)
Inspecting Foundations
20(16)
Cracks
20(3)
Using Your Judgment
23(1)
Inspecting from the Outside
24(4)
Inspecting from the Inside
28(3)
Let's Review
31(2)
Reporting Your Findings
33(1)
Filling in Your Report
33(2)
Worksheet
35(1)
Inspecting the Basement
36(16)
Inspecting for Water Penetration
36(3)
Basement Drainage
39(1)
Stairways, Floors, and Penetrations
40(3)
Supporting Structures
43(6)
Reporting Your Findings
49(2)
Worksheet
51(1)
Inspecting Crawl Spaces
52(5)
Access
52(1)
Inspecting the Floor
53(1)
Ventilation
53(1)
Insulation
54(1)
Structural Concerns
54(1)
Reporting Your Findings
55(2)
Inspecting Slabs
57(3)
Reporting Your Findings
58(1)
Worksheet
59(1)
Above-Grade Construction
60(9)
Wood Framing
60(2)
Post and Beam
62(1)
Log Homes
63(1)
Brick Veneer over Wood Framing
64(1)
Solid Masonry Walls
65(3)
Worksheet
68(1)
Interior Framing
69(6)
Floors
69(3)
A Word about Trusses
72(1)
Cantilevers
72(1)
Other Framing Concerns
73(2)
Inspecting Roof Structure
75(16)
Framing Members
75(5)
Roof Trusses
80(3)
Roof Sheathing
83(1)
Water Penetration
84(1)
Attic Moisture
84(2)
Reporting Your Findings
86(3)
Worksheet
89(2)
Exam 91(7)
Glossary 98(5)
Index 103
Inspection Photos

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