A Practical Guide to Inspecting Structure Vol.1 [Paperback]

Roy Newcomer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2, 1996

Information for the inspector, investor, appraiser, home buyer, home owner and handyman regarding structure

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

I once inspected a concrete block foundation with a steep step crack coming down from a window in the corner of the basement. There was some movement in the wall, and the paint was coming off the wall in sheets in that area. It looked very serious to me, so I recommended someone come in to evaluate the situation.

I went back to the house with the engineer to see what was up. The house had been built on foundry sand and had settled about 1/2" years ago. But the engineer felt the crack had not opened for years and that all movement was done. He said it was nothing to worry about.

It turns out the wall had been spray painted with some kind of coating that wasn't adhering to the wall a paint problem having nothing to do with structure or water penetration.

It was one of the worst basements I'd ever seen, yet the engineer gave it a clean bill of health. Of course, I'm not sorry that I recommended him. It's better to be sure. AUTHORBIO: Roy Newcomer is the founder of the American Home Inspectors Training Institute and has taught home inspection classes across the nation. With over 30 years experience in home construction, real estate, and home inspection, he brings technical knowledge, personal insight, and practical know-how to his courses. Roy Newcomer operated his own inspection company - one of the largest in America. And he is the former owner of a construction company and a Century 21 real estate company.

About the Author

Roy Newcomer is the founder of the American Home Inspectors Training Institute and has taught home inspection classes across the nation. With over 30 years experience in home construction, real estate, and home inspection, he brings technical knowledge, personal insight, and practical know-how to his courses. Roy Newcomer operated his own home inspection company - one of the largest in America. And he is the former owner of a construction company and a Centruy 21 real estate company.

Product Details

• Paperback: 116 pages
• Publisher: Amer Home Inspectors Training Inst (April 2, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1928545009
• ISBN-13: 978-1928545002
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,356,089 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)