*Exterior Inspections
Categories: Home Inspection

Course Content
Welcome
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Student Verification
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Course Introduction
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Progressing Through the Course
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Begin Your Course
1 Exteriors Overview
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1.0 Introduction
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1.1 Goals and Objectives
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1.2 Standards of Practice
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Exteriors Overview
2 Exterior Walls
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2.0 Exterior Wall Overview
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2.1 Masonry Construction
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2.2 Wood Construction
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Exterior Walls
3 Wall Sheathing
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3.0 Wall Sheathing
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Wall Sheathing
4 Exterior Wall Coverings
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4.0 Exterior Wall Coverings
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4.1 General Installation Issues
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4.2 Weather Barriers
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4.3 Wall Flashings
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4.4 Trim
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4.5 Stains and Clear Finishes
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Exterior Wall Coverings
5 Windows and Doors
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5.0 Windows and Doors
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5.1 Window and Door Framing
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5.2 Windows
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5.3 Window Types and Styles
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5.4 Glass
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5.5 Glazing
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5.6 Window Installation Details
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5.7 Exterior Doors
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5.8 Door Types
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5.9 Specialty Doors
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5.10 Door Installation Details
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5.11 Door Locks and Hardware
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5.12 Areaway Doors
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Windows and Doors
6 Vents and Chimneys
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6.0 Vents and Chimneys
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6.1 Types of Venting Systems
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6.2 Design Requirements
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6.3 Masonry Chimney Components
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6.4 Flue Liners
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6.5 Masonry Chimney Flashings
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6.6 Factory-Built Chimneys
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6.7 Metal Vents
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6.8 Metal Chimney and Vent Enclosures
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6.9 Natural Draft Vents
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6.10 Mechanical Draft Vents
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Vents and Chimneys
7 Appurtenances
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7.0 Appurtenances
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7.1 Construction Materials
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7.2 Wood Construction
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7.3 Concrete and Masonry Construction
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7.4 Porches
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7.5 Porch and Deck Enclosures
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7.6 Wood Frame Decks
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7.7 Balconies
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7.8 Decks or Balconies as Roofs
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7.9 Stairways and Steps
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7.10 Ramps
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7.11 Railings
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Appurtenances
8 Garages
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8.0 Garages
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8.1 Construction Basics
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8.2 Detached Garages
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8.3 Garage Safety
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8.4 Garage Doors
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8.5 Garage Door Openers
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8.6 Carports
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Garages
9 Site Elements
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9.0 Site Elements
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9.1 Patios and Terraces
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9.2 Walkways
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9.3 Walkway Steps
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9.4 Driveways
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9.5 Site Walls
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9.6 Grading and Drainage
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9.6.1 Site Factors
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9.6.2 House Design and Construction
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9.6.3 Grading Problems
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9.7 Drainage
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9.8 Exterior Electric
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9.9 Exterior Plumbing
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Site Elements
10 Exterior Wall Coverings
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10.0 Exterior Wall Coverings
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10.1 Wood Sidings
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10.2 Hardboards and Composites
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10.3 Hardboard Siding
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10.4 Wood Composites
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10.5 Cement Composites
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10.6 Plastic Siding
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10.7 Metal Siding
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10.8 Asphalt Siding
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10.9 Tile and Slate
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10.10 Masonry Veneers
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10.11 Stucco
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10.12 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
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Exterior Wall Coverings
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