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Home Pre-Check Specialist
Welcome to Home Pre-Check Specialist
Home Pre-Check Specialist
Welcome and Introductions
Course Layout
Contents Page
Introduction
Why a Pre-Check is Important
Home Pre-Check Specialist Vs Home Inspector
Disclaimer
How to Advise Your Clients
SAFETY
Know Your Area!
Section 2 - Roof & Attic
Roof & Attic
Roof - Slopes
What materials are acceptable and where?
Roof - Slope Types
Roof - Problem Areas
Roof - Types
Roof - Asphalt Shingles
Roof - Asphalt Shingles
Roof - Wood/Shake Shingles
Roof - Tile
Roof - Tile
Roof - Slate
Roof - Metal
Roof - Standing Seam Vs Shingles
Roof - Flat
Roof - Rolled Asphalt Modified Bitumen
Roof - Rolled
Roof - Membrane
Roof - Tar & Gravel
Roof - Polyurethane Foam
Roof - Flashings
Roof - Chimney and Skylight Flashing
Roof - Plumbing and Vent Flashing
Roof - Problem Areas & Diverter Flashing
Roof - Problem Areas & Diverter Flashing
Roof - Gutter and Downspout
Roof - Gutter and Downspout
Roof - Gutter and Downspout
Roof - Venting
Roof - Venting
Roof - Chimney
Roof Inspection
Attic
Attic Access
Attic - Access Hatch
Attic
Attic - Insulation
Attic - Ventilation
Attic & Roof Structure
Roof & Attic Quiz
Section 3 - Exterior
Exterior
Exterior - Property
Exterior - Concrete Driveway & Walkways
Exterior - Asphalt Driveway & Walkways
Exterior - Pavers, Gravel and More
Exterior - Retaining Walls
Exterior - Landscape
Exterior - Ground Slope
Exterior - Ground Slope
Exterior - Siding
Exterior - Brick/Stone
Exterior - Stucco
Exterior
Exterior Insulated Finishing System (EIFS)
Exterior - Aluminum and Vinyl
Exterior - Metal and Vinyl Siding
Exterior - Wood
Exterior - Fiber Cement
Exterior - Flashings Over Windows
Exterior - Wood Shingle Siding
Exterior - Asbestos Cement Siding
Exterior - Common Problems
Exterior - Weep Holes
Exterior - Foundation
Foundation - Concrete
Foundation - Brick/Stone/Block
Exterior - Eaves, Fascia, Soffit
Eaves, Fascia and Soffit
Wood, Metal, Vinyl
Exterior - Window & Doors
Windows & Doors - Wood/Metal/Vinyl
Exterior - Windows
Exterior - Doors
Exterior - Window Wells
Exterior - Basement Walkout
Exterior - Decks
Exterior - Deck
Exterior - Deck
Exterior Walk
Exterior Quiz
Section 4 - Structure
Structure
Structure - Overview
Structure
Structure - Foundation
Structure - Concrete
What Is a Footing?
Structure - Footing
Structure - Brick/Stone/Block
What is efflorescence?
Structure - Settlement
Structure - Types of Settlement
Structure - Settlement
Shrinkage Vs Settlement
Structure - Settlement Cracks
How Are Cracks Fixed? - Mud Jacking
How Are Cracks Fixed? - Helical Anchor
Structure - Bowing & Shifting
Foundational Cracks
Foundation
Structure - Roof
Structure - Trusses Vs Rafters
Structure - Sheathing Types
Roof - Spreading, dishing and sagging
Structure - Roof
Structure - Floors
Structure - Floor Joists
Structure - Cross Bracing
Joist Notching
Structure - Posts/Beams/Columns
Structure - Beam Stress
Structure - Beams
Floor Structure
Structure - Basement Slabs
Structure - Basement Slabs
Structure - Crawlspace
Structure - Crawlspace
Structure - Slab-On-Grade
Structure - Slab-On-Grade
Structure Quiz
Section 5 - HVAC
HVAC
How Old is This Unit?
HVAC - Heating
HVAC - Forced Air Gas Furnace
HVAC - Mid-efficiency
HVAC - Efficiency
HVAC - BTU
HVAC - Heat Exchangers
How Is the Furnace Leaking?
HVAC - Air Handler
Furnace & Air Handler
Water/Steam Boilers
How Boilers Work
HVAC - Electric Radiant
HVAC - Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning
AC - Schematic System
AC - What To Look For
HVAC - Package Units
HVAC - Heat Pumps
HVAC - Geothermal Heating & Cooling
HVAC - Evaporative Cooler (Swamp Cooler)
HVAC - Venting
HVAC - Combustion Air
HVAC - High Efficiency Venting
HVAC - Mid & Conventional Efficiency Furnaces
Venting
HVAC - Ventilation
HVAC - Heat Recovery Ventilator
HVAC - Energy Recovery Ventilator
HVAC Quiz
Section 6 - Plumbing
Plumbing
Plumbing - Supply & Distribution Pipe
Plumbing - City Water Shutoff
Plumbing - Main Water Shut-off
Plumbing - Lead Water Main
Plumbing - PE/PEX/PE-RT
Plumbing - Copper
Plumbing - Galvanized Steel
Plumbing - PVC/CPVC
Plumbing - Polybutylene
Plumbing - Common Problems
Plumbing - Manifold System
Plumbing - Drain Pipe
Plumbing - PVC
Plumbing - Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
Plumbing - Cast Iron
Plumbing - Copper
Plumbing - Galvanized Steel
Plumbing - Traps
Plumbing - Vents
Plumbing - Sewage Eject Pump
Plumbing - Sump Pumps
Plumbing - Sewer Lateral
Plumbing - Clay
Plumbing - Orangeburg
Plumbing & Drain Supply
Plumbing - Water Heater
Plumbing - Tank Water Heaters
Plumbing - Direct/Power Vented Tank Water Heater
Plumbing - Tankless Water Heater
Plumbing - Indirect Fired
Plumbing - What to Look For
Plumbing - Gas Water Heater Venting
Plumbing - Fixtures
Plumbing - Sinks
Plumbing - Toilets
Plumbing - Tubs & Showers
Plumbing - Hose Bibbs
Plumbing - Drains
Plumbing - Septic Systems & Wells
Components of a Septic System
Septic System - Care & Maintenance
Wells - What to look for
Water Quality
Pumps & Tanks
Plumbing Quiz
Section 7 - Electrical
Electrical
Electrical - Safety
Electrical - Exterior Service
Electrical - Lateral Service
Electrical - Meter/Main Disconnect Panels
Electrical - Distribution
Electrical - Distribution Panels
Electrical - AFCI/GFCI
Electrical - Federal Pacific
Electrical - Zinsco/Sylvania
Electrical - Fuse Panels
Electrical Services & Panels
Electrical - Branch Circuit Wiring
Modern Plastic Wrapped Wiring
Aluminum Wiring
Cloth Wrapped Wiring
Electrical - Knob & Tube
Electrical - Outlets & Fixtures
Electrical - Fixtures
Electrical - Outlets
Electrical - GFCI
Outlets & Light Fixtures
Electrical Quiz
Section 8 - Interior & Garage
Interior
Interior - Walls & Ceiling
Interior - Drywall
Interior - Gypsum Lath
Interior - Lath & Plaster
Interior - Wood/Composite Walls
Interior - Water Staining and Damage
Interior - Hard Wood Flooring
Interior - Composite / Vinyl / Laminate
Interior - Tile
Interior - Carpet
Interior - Exterior Doors
Interior - Interior Doors
Interior - Windows
Interior - Safety Glass
Interior - Countertops & Cabinets
Interior - Stairways
Interior - Railings & Guardrails
Interior - Wet Basements
Interior Inspections
Garage
Garage - Fire & Gas Barrier
Garage - Doors
Interior Quiz
Section 9 - Safety
Safety/Misc.
Safety - Smoke Detectors
Safety - Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Fireplaces & Stoves
Fireplaces
Fireplaces - Wood
Fireplaces - Chimneys
Fireplaces - Gas Insert
Fireplaces - Gas Log Set
Fireplaces - Wood/Pellet/Gas Stoves
Appliances
Appliances - Oven/Stove/Cooktop
Appliances - Refrigerator & Dishwasher
Appliances - Microwave & Range Hood
Appliances - Washer & Dryer
Safety Quiz
Section 10 - Environmental
Environmental
Environmental - Radon
What is Radon?
Environmental - Radon Levels
Environmental - Radon Zones
Environmental - Passive or Active Radon Mitigation
Environmental - Mold
What is mold?
How does mold grow?
Common Mold Growth Locations
Environmental - Testing for mold
Environmental - Cleaning up mold
Environmental - Asbestos
Asbestos - What is it?
Asbestos - Where Is It Found?
Asbestos - Health Risks
Environmental - Vermiculite
Asbestos - White Fabric Tape
Environmental - Lead Paint
When Is Lead Paint Hazardous?
Lead Paint - Testing vs Screening
Environmental - Methamphetamines
Meth - What To Look For
Meth - Drug Lab
Real Estate Meth Test
Environmental - Termites
Environmental
Environmental
Environmental Quiz
Course Conclusion
Course Feedback
Congratulations!
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