EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finish Systems) By Thomas Lauhon, Midwest Inspectors Institute, Le EIFS is a wall finishing system that has the appearance of stucco. It was developed in Europe over 40 years ago as an efficient way to insulate buildings from the exterior rather than from the interior. In Europe most exterior walls are solid masonry with no cavities for insulation . . . keep reading
Chapter Corner Alabama -- NAHI is starting another chapter in Alabama! Mr. Tony Brueneman o . . . keep reading
NAHI 2004 National Education Conference Cruise By Mallory C. Anderson, Executive Director The NAHI 2004 National Education Conference aboard the cruise ship Fantasy was a tremendous success! Just a few of the many great comments we have received so . . . keep reading
NAHI News/Media NAHI has been working with the General Accounting Office (GAO) in Washington, DC on a report for the government. The GAO study that was prep . . . keep reading
Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters - Bringing Safety and Technology Together By Wes J. Smith, AmeriTel Consulting Group Could you imagine not having a smoke detector in your home? When smoke detectors were first introduced, it was mandatory to have one in every home. Today, it is mandatory to have one on every floor. Smoke detectors have helped alert millions of families to fires and have saved lives. . . . keep reading
Termites And Other Wood Destroying Insects Or Organisms By Everett H. Rawlings CRI, Inspectech and NAHI Bo The NAHI Standards of Practice and most state licensing laws do not require professional home inspectors to observe or report on the presence or absence of wood destroying insects or organisms. In fact, Art. 2.2 of the NAHI SOP states, "The determination of the presence of or damage caused by termites or any other wood-destroying insect or organism is excluded." However, Art. 1.6 states "The purpose of the inspection is to identify visible defects and . . . keep reading
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