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The May Membership Meeting & Educational Program
will be held on Thursday, May 22nd at the
Piccadilly's Pub at the Best Western in Waltham. Join
us as we kick-off the evening's schedule with a
Roundtable Discussion followed by an in-depth
presentation on one home exterior finishing product
line that is becoming increasingly popular - James
Hardie Fiber Cement Siding and Backerboard. Fiber
cement products have been receiving a lot of attention
on home improvement shows including This Old
House. We will welcome Jeff Harvey, the Boston Metro
territory manager for James Hardie Building Products
for a two-hour program that will offer a comprehensive
introduction to the James Hardie product line.
Discussion will focus on the composition,
performance characteristics and attributes of James
Hardie Fiber Cement products and their application in
residential construction and remodeling. The
presentation will also address proper installation
techniques and what some of the options are for
installation. Jeff will also offer a discussion about
product warranties and aesthetic considerations.
We look forward to seeing you on May 22nd.
Bob Mulloy, Education Chairman |
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ASAP Environmental
HEALTHY HOMES FOR BETTER LIVING
1 Arcadia St. Dorchester, MA 02122
inspections@asapenvironmental.com 800-349-7779 www.asapenvironmental.com
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The June Membership Meeting & Educational
Program will be held on Thursday, June 26th at the
Piccadilly's Pub at the Best Western in Waltham. Join
us for our last meeting of the season before our
schedule takes a two-month summer recess. Our
Roundtable Discussion will offer insightful discussion
of a topic to be chosen by a facilitator. After dinner, we
welcome Bruce Irving, renovation consultant and
former producer of This Old House as he offers a
glimpse of what it was like to work on the popular
WGBH show and offers discussion about some of the
more challenging, innovative and unusual projects he
has encountered as a renovation consultant. Bruce
will discuss the role a renovation consultant can play
in the homebuyer/home inspector equation.
In the interest of exposing you to innovative and new
concepts in construction, we next welcome Ms. Randi
Mail of Apex Green Roofs who helps to market and
install "green roofs" on buildings throughout the
Northeast. She will define what a "green roof" is and
cover the benefits (including energy efficiency and
other earth-friendly aspects), specific design
considerations and showcase examples of such
projects. She has been involved in many "green"
pursuits, including her other post as recycling director
for the City of Cambridge, MA.
We look forward to seeing you on June 26th.
Bob Mulloy, Education Chairman |
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FREA
E&O Insurance for Home Inspectors
800-882-4410 www.frea.com |
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On Thursday, May 8th a group of ASHI New England
Chapter members got together and toured the New
England Fuel Oil Institute in Watertown, MA. It was a
unique learning experience and environment with at
least 23 oil and 5 gas fired heating and domestic hot
water systems on display and in operation.
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CORCORAN & HAVLIN INSURANCE GROUP
THE SUPERIOR HOME INSPECTOR ERRORS &
OMISSIONS INSURANCE PROGRAM!
Underwritten by AIG's Lexington Insurance Company - Rated A++ by A.M. Best Home Inspector E&O Coverage offers these features:
For a quote or more information, please call Debi
Drury (x244 or ddrury@chinsurance.com) or
Mike Curtis, Marketing Manager (x243) or visit
website at www.chinsurance.com
287 Linden Street, Wellesley, MA 02482 800-304-8242 Fax 781-235-7190 |
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For at least two years there have been several bills
introduced into the New Hampshire Legislature that
would license home inspectors in some way. In
January 2007 a bill (SB212) was introduced into the
Senate that would license home inspectors. It moved
through the Senate with many hearings and work
sessions. Finally on January 17, 2008 it passed the
Senate with an amendment. The bill then proceeded
to the House where there were several more public
hearings and work sessions. Finally on May 7, 2008
the House passed the bill. Before this bill can be
enacted into law, the Legislature must make sure that
the bill that passed the House is identical to the one
that passed the Senate and if not get the Senate's
approval on the House version.
The bill sets up a seven member oversight board to
determine testing requirements and standards of
practice in line with nationally recognized norms in
order to promote and protect quality of services for
New Hampshire citizens and to enhance the trade for
its practitioners.
As the bill currently stands, each applicant for
licensure as a home inspector shall meet the
following minimum requirements: completion of no
less than 80 hours of board-approved education
covering all the core components of a residential
building, have successfully completed high school or
its equivalent, proof of passing the board adopted
examination required for licensure, be at least 18
years old, and submit to a criminal background check
by the N.H. State Police.
The grandfather provision only pertains to those home
inspectors who are N.H. residents and have actively
engage in home inspection in N.H. over the past 12
months. Home inspectors who meet this eligibility
will only be exempt from the requirement of obtaining
the 80 hours of board approved education. They must
still fulfill all the other requirements.
The deadline is fast approaching for the N.H.
Legislature to concur that the House version mirrors
the Senate version.
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CRACK-X
Got water in your basement?
Since 1985, CRACK-X has been a full service company specializing in residential and commercial foundation welding of cracks and other concrete repairs such as bulkheads, penetrations, cold joints, elevator pits, and slabs. We are committed to 100% customer satisfaction and back up all vertical wall crack repairs with an unconditional 10-year warranty. 25 Washington Avenue, Natick, MA 01760
877-272-2539 www.crackfx.com |
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B-Dry Systems
20 YEARS OF SOLVING WATER PROBLEMS
Written warranty for the full life of the structure. 800-320-2379
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The Rheem Corporation has established a new
website, SmarterHotWater.com, to provide consumers
and contractors information about the technical
aspects and benefits of tank, tankless, and solar
water heating devices. It is a good website to
bookmark and use as a resource.
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Vent Master
ATTIC VENTILATION SPECIALISTS
Inspectors, when you see signs of:
Recommend Vent Master For a FREE consultation, call Don Marcoux at Vent
Master
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with A.O. Smith Water Products Co., of
Ashland City, Tenn., today announced a voluntary
recall of approximately 1,500 natural and propane gas
water heaters because the water heater's flue gas
temperatures can exceed safe limits and produce
excessive temperatures in the venting unit, posing a
fire hazard. Also, the water heater's exhaust can leak
into the surrounding room, posing a carbon monoxide
hazard. To date, no injuries have been reported.
This recall involves 75 gallon natural and propane gas
water heaters. "A.O. Smith" or "State" is printed on the
side of the unit and the model and serial numbers are
printed on the water heater's rating plate. These water
heaters were manufactured in the United States and
sold by independent contractors and plumbers
nationwide from November2007 through January
2008 for between $1,000 and $2,500.
The A.O. Smith brand units that are involved are the
model FCG-75 300 and FCG-75 301 and the State
brand units that are involved are the model GS6 75
XRR S and GS6 75 CRR S, with serial numbers
ranging from L07A071460 through L07A144966 or
M07A009387 through M07A072884.
Home inspectors are in a unique position to spot
these units and make people aware of these issues.
Inspectors seeing any of these units should advise
the homeowners to immediately stop using the
recalled water heater and contact A.O. Smith to
arrange for a free repair.
For more information, contact A.O. Smith toll-free at
(866) 880-4661 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT, or visit
the firm's Web site at www.hotwater.com.
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Peter Greifer Enterprises
ASBESTOS REMOVAL & MOLD REMEDIATION
Serving Eastern Massachusetts & Rhode Island 800-582-5288
401-946-4506 (Rhode Island) peter.greifer@verizon.net |
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The ASHI NE Chapter maintains a library of
educational books, video tapes and CD's for Chapter
members and candidates to utilize for personal and
business growth. Those who wish to sign materials
out may do so for a fee of $16 per item ($10 per
tape) which covers two-way shipping and handling.
Library materials may be used for a two week period,
beginning on the date of shipment. Those who fail to
return library materials on time will be assessed a
fine
of $1 / day. If the materials are not received back
within two months of date of shipping, you will be
charged the cost of replacement. To sign materials
out, there is a form that is posted on our web site
that is to be completed and sent to the executive
office. It is always recommended that you call the
executive office to check on the availability of an
item. Once this form is received, the executive office
will ship the items out with a postage paid return
envelope. The list of the materials that are currently
available in the chapter library is on the web site as
well.
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Rene Mugnier Associates
When in doubt, refer to a structural engineer
specializing in the investigation of homes and
commercial structural problems.
REHABILITATIONS & INVESTIGATIONS
777 Concord Ave., Ste. 201, Cambridge, MA 02138
617-547-7773 |
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The Massachusetts Board of Registration of Home
Inspectors holds meetings on a regular basis that are
open for home inspectors to attend. These board
meetings are usually held at 239 Causeway Street,
2nd Floor, Room 204 in Boston from 10:00 am to 3:00
pm.
The meeting dates for 2008 are as follows:
June 18, 2008 August 13, 2008 September 10, 2008 November 12, 2008 You are encouraged to call the board office at 617-727-
4459 for any posssible changes in location and time
of these meetings.
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Atlas Watersystems
WE DON'T MAKE THE WATER.
WE MAKE THE WATER BETTER!! Residential & Commercial Water
Filtration & Purification Water Testing & Analysis
Radon & Arsenic Remediation Softeners * Filters * Purification 800-215-9966 www.atlaswater.com "Bringing Technology to Water"
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President
Lisa Alajajian-Giroux /
homequest1@comcast.net
Vice President
Mike Atwell /
m.atwell@rcn.com
Secretary Donald Bissex /
dbissex@comcast.net
Treasurer
Paul Kristenson /
absinspections@comcast.net
Directors
Paul Cornell / pcornell@inspecthouses.com Paul Rogoshewski / paul@harmonyhomeinspection.com Council of Representatives
Paul Kristenson / absinspections@comcast.net Lisa Alajajian / homequest1@comcast.net Bill Sutton / wsuttoninspector@hotmail.com Committee Chair
By- Laws: Mike Atwell / m.atwell@rcn.com Communications: Education: Bob Mulloy / rmulloy@verizon.net Legislative: Membership: Executive Director
Walter Perry /
wperry@choiceonemail.com
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We look forward to seeing you on May 22nd!
Sincerely,
ASHI New England
email:
clough@choiceonemail.com
phone:
800-248-2744
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