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h4INSPECT ANY HOME INSIDE AND OUT--WITH HELP FROM AN EXPERT!/h4 pFind out the real value of a house or condo using the tested techniques in this step-by-step guide. Written by a professional home inspector and fully updated throughout, iThe Complete Book of Home Inspection/i, Fourth Edition, shows you how to determine exactly what's behind, beneath, above, and around a house before you make an offer. If you're selling your home, you'll learn how to accurately evaluate its condition prior to setting a price. pThis comprehensive manual covers every aspect of exterior, interior, and electromechanical home inspection--and contains a new chapter on green home technology. Now with details on American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) requirements, this book serves as a valuable on-the-job tool as well as a basic layperson's guide. Plenty of useful photos, drawings, worksheets, and checklists are included in this practical resource. pbiThe Complete Book of Home Inspection/i, Fourth Edition, covers:/bul liTools and procedures liRoofs liRoof-mounted structures and projections liPaved areas around the structure liWalls, windows, and doors liLot and landscaping liGarage liWood-destroying insects and rot liAttic liInterior rooms liBasement and crawl space liElectrical system liPlumbing liHeating systems liDomestic water heaters liAir-conditioning liSwimming pools liEnergy considerations liEnvironmental concerns liGreen home technology/ul
