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RESOURCES

The following is a list of resources, service companies, and trade organizations that may be of value to our clients.

Glossary of Home Inspection Terms

This is an alphabetic glossary of common terms or abbreviations used in a home inspection report.

Wisconsin Standards of Practice for a Home Inspection

These are the standards that are followed during a home inspection.

International Standards of Practice for Inspecting Commercial Buildings

Published by the International Association of Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association.

WRA Home Inspection Handout for Homebuyers

Tips about the home inspection process by the Wisconsin Realtor Association.

EPA Guidelines for Lead

Information about the safety hazards of Lead in your home.

EPA Guidelines for Radon

Information about the safety hazards of Radon in your home.

EPA Guidelines for Asbestos

Information about the safety hazards of Asbestos in your home.

EPA Guideline for Air Duct Cleaning

The EPA's guidelines for cleaning the air ductwork in your home.

EPA Guidelines for Mold

This website provides guidance about mold and moisture issues in homes, schools, and commercial buildings.

Vermiculite or Zonolite Trust Fund

Education about the possible health effects of asbestos-containing vermiculite. The trust fund also provides partial reimbursement for removal to qualified claimants.

Building Intelligence Center

This website provides information that allows you to decode the age of a furnace, central air conditioner, or water heater using the serial number.

Wisconsin Administrative Code for Building Decks

Wisconsin administrative code for building exterior decks.

DCA 6 Deck Construction Guide

Information provided by the American Wood Council for designing and building decks.

Installation Guide for Adhered Manufactured Stone Veneer ASTM C1780

This guide is for builders, architects, designers, masons, installers, and other construction professionals to illustrate typical applications of Adhered Concrete Masonry Veneer.

Adhered Nautral Stone Veneer Installation Guide

Installation guide for natural stone from the Building Stone Institute

Installation Guidelines for Concrete Masonry Veneer

This guide was published by the Masonry Veneer Association.

James Hardie Installation Guide

Installation guide for siding and trim products

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Online resource for product recalls.

Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code

Link to the Wisconsin Uniform Building Codes for one and two-family homes.

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