EX101 is an overview of Exterior cladding including the wall surfaces using different materials and wall assemblies. Covered are Brick, Stone and Concrete cladding, the materials and basic characteristics, conditions, problems with masonry walls. Also covered are Traditional and Synthetic Stucco, the made up of, thickness of and roblems with conventional stucco, while showing the differences in conventional and synthetic stucco and components for an EIFS test. Wood, Hardboard, Plywood, and OSB Siding. Wood shingles and shakes, conditions for wood siding, conditions for plywood, hardboard, and OSB siding, types of wood siding and grade levels are also covered. The common problems, life expectancy, and grounding of Metal and Vinyl Siding are a part of this study. Key terms familiar to the business are included in this study.
Required Text - Exteriors - Principles of Home Inspection by Dearborn Publishing Co - 305 pages - paperback
Approved for: Oregon Home Inspector CEU - 5 credit hours $55 (Does not include cost of required textbook).
EX102 is and introduction to Clay, Slate, Fiber Cement Shingles, Asbestos cement siding, modern fiber-cement siding and the common problems experienced with each, when used in exterior cladding on a structure. Insulbrick and Asphalt shingles, are covered and the common problems with insulbrick siding, common problems experienced with using them. This section also covers Wood/Soil Contact, Exposed Foundations and Grade levels, showing common problems to look for. Also included are Soffits, Fascias, Windows, and Doors, with the location of these and the materials used, problems that may be encountered. Key terms are also listed.
Required Text - Exteriors - Principles of Home Inspection by Dearborn Publishing Co - 305 pages - paperback
Approved for: Oregon Home Inspector CEU - 5 credit hours $55 (Does not include cost of required textbook).
The third Exterior course covers trim, flashing, and caulking, the location of flashing, types of caulking, common problems with caulking, trim and flashing, ways water may get into wall system. This section covers Porches, Decks, and Balconies. Beams, joists, floors, roof structures, stairways and handrails, dimensions and also Garages and Carports, Garage floors, vehicle doors, man doors, conditions, fireproofing and gas proofing garages. This section covers Basement Walkouts. Steps and railing, drains, walls, doors, cover or roof, Lot Grading. Drainage, settling, sloping lots, materials and includes the key terms used by the industry.
Required Text - Exteriors - Principles of Home Inspection by Dearborn Publishing Co - 305 pages - paperback
Approved for: Oregon Home Inspector CEU - 5 credit hours $55 (Does not include cost of required textbook).
This section covers Gutters and Downspouts. Conditions, flat roof drainage, capacity, common gutter materials, leaks. This sections covers Window Wells. Materials, levels of window wells, drainage. This section covers Walks, Driveways, and Grounds. Drainage, cracks, unevenness. This section also covers Retaining Walls. Types of retaining walls, broken or damaged retaining walls, problems, and key terms.
Required Text - Exteriors - Principles of Home Inspection by Dearborn Publishing Co - 305 pages - paperback
Approved for: Oregon Home Inspector CEU - 5 credit hours $55 (Does not include cost of required textbook).
Exteriors Principles of Home Inspection by Dearborn Publishing Co - 306 pages - paperback
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