This Weeks Discoveries. 06/12/2018
Wenatchee Home Inspections

Another addition in a week of discovery.

As a Home Inspector, Structural Pest Inspector and Home Inspection Licensing Instructor I try to keep up with new products, manufacturer or trade information, code information or just interesting content that may help those who are in the profession or looking to further educate themselves.  The material may be articles, documents, video link,vendor sites, technical materials or even an interesting code questions.

Below is a list of some interesting items found in the last week.

Construction/Building Information-

Natural stone Moisture management

https://www.mtidry.com/blog/natural-stone-moisture-management/



Some good information here on membrane roofing-

http://bituver.it/en/waterproofing/recommendations-applying-waterproofing/joints-vertical-walls/

Building Science Information-

Balancing Act - Exhaust-Only Ventilation Does Not Work

https://buildingscience.com/documents/building-science-insights-newsletters/bsi-012-balancing-act-exhaust-only-ventilation-does


WALL SYSTEMS-

The basic function of the envelope or enclosure of a building or structure is to protect the covered or otherwise conditioned interior spaces from the surrounding environment.

https://www.wbdg.org/guides-specifications/building-envelope-design-guide/wall-systems

Building Codes/Technical Documents-

Cetainteed TECH Info Sheet - Re-sealing shingles

http://wrs.us.com/product-info/Certainteed_Residential/Seal%20resealing%20handsealing%20shingles%20TIS%20119.pdf

Shingle installation guides for IKO and Certainteed

https://www.iko.com/na/publication/67-proper-nailing-three-tab-shingles/wppa_open/

https://www.certainteed.com/resources/CT20Intall.pdf

Electrical


Schneider installing AFCI and GFCI Breakers

https://youtu.be/ivitVu8KIBM

Bonding of Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) Gas Piping System

http://www.inspector-cluseau.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/66/2018/06/CodeNotes_2015IFGC.pdf

Plumbing/HVAC


Fan on or Fan Auto-

https://hvacrschool.com/fan-on-or-fan-auto/?utm_source=TechTips&utm_campaign=3756ba52d1-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_608fe06f1d-3756ba52d1-64209185

Product Information-



Cabot's Quilt-Eel-Grass Insulation

http://www.jlconline.com/how-to/insulation/a-history-of-eel-grass-insulation_o

http://www.archipedianewengland.org/eelgrass-insulation/

http://www.seagrassli.org/conservation/history.html


The Thermal Insulation of Buildings, by Paul Dunham Close

https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/001613349

                            

Efficient Window Technologies: A History

In the last century, windows have evolved from drafty single-panes to energy-efficient triple-glazed and coated glass units

http://www.ecobuildingpulse.com/products/efficient-window-technologies-a-history_s

DuPont flashing system installation guidelines for post WRB installation.

http://www2.dupont.com/Tyvek_Weatherization/en_US/assets/downloads/Master%20Architect%20Binder/Installation%20Assistance/Residential%20Installation%20Guidelines/AFTER%20Flashing%20Systems%20Install.pdf

Miscellaneous Information-

Carbon tetrachloride (old fire extinguishers) -EPA Information

https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-09/documents/carbon-tetrachloride.pdf

WDO-

This is a presentation that I was present at in 2012 by Dr. Hansen. Some great information on ants here.

http://www.aspcro.org/meetings/minutes/2012/aug26/pres-ant-hansen.pdf


A Review of the Biology, Ecology and Behavior of Velvety Tree Ants of North America

https://urban.ucr.edu/docs/A%20Review%20of%20Velvety%20Tree%20Ants.pdf

" You can only teach someone, as much as they are willing to learn."

Chris G. Varona

If you find any errors or have additional information that would expand on any code, building standards or manufacturer requirements please let me know.

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