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Here: you can order publications and other helpful materials provided by home inspection associations such as but not limited to ASHI, the American Society of Home Inspectors. Technical information, home inspection guides, conference proceedings, marketing publications, consumer information pamphlets, and many more are available. Other professional associations are welcome to Contact Us to add professional publications sources for home inspectors and related fields. No marketing or sales brochures. Green links show where you are. © Copyright 2013 InspectAPedia.com, All Rights Reserved. Author Daniel Friedman. When you have selected the products or publications that you want, you can submit your order to ASHI by any of several methods which are described below at "Ordering Instructions." ASHI Publications
Publication DescriptionsConsumer and Marketing PamphletsConsumer and Marketing Pamphlets*MC $30/100 $135/500
(The prices above apply to the pamphlets below)
P-102 *MC Maintaining Your Home
Solid public relations for you. Tells your client what to
do, when to do it. Includes checklist and house schematic.
P-103 *MC Wet Basements
Tells clients the basics of what they need to know about
wet basements
P-104 *M The Home Inspection and You
Tells prospects what home inspection is, why to use an
ASHI member.
P-105 *MC Give Your Attic a Breath of Fresh Air
Details the importance of attic ventilation, explains
methods.
P-106 *MC All About Roofs
Basic facts, diagrams, and invaluable information about
leaks, maintenance, safety, and roofers.
P-107 *MC Electrical Power and Safety in Your Home
Safety rules, basic facts on electricity, and more.
P-108 *MC The Facts About Exterior Walls
General information about different wall exteriors and
the importance of maintenance.
P-109 *MC Your Plumbing System
Basic facts, illustrations, and important maintenance
information about residential plumbing.
P-110 *M For Real Estate Professionals Only
Describes ASHI, home inspections, and how they benefit
real estate sales transactions
P-111 *M Marketing Tips for Home Sellers
An advice-packed booklet that can be used by sales agents
to enhance credibility and promote pre-listing home inspections.
P-112 *MC Consumer Reports Book Flyer $10/100 $90/1000
Include this flyer with your inspection reports to promote
the sale of ASHI's and CRB's "Preventative Home Maintenance"
book. (Not to be used for business promotion.)
Conference ProceedingsAnnual Conference Proceedings $25.00*MC $45.00*P
(The prices above apply to the proceedings below)
CP-95C 1995 Conference (Calgary)
(TB Added)
CP-95 1995 Conference (Orlando)
Includes over 30 sessions focusing on current issues facing
the home inspection profession. Basic, specialty, business,
and legal issues are covered. Also included is information
from over 15 roundtable sessions.
CP-94SD 1994 Conference (San Diego)
Defining Your Services and Market Niche; Structure Evaluation;
Insulation and Ventilation in Residential Construction;
Swimming Pool and SPA Inspection; Environmental Inspections
CP-93 1993 Conference (San Antonio)
Solar Systems-A Bright New Look; Dealing with Contract
Disclosure and Creating More Legal Ease; What it Takes
To Become an Expert Witness; The Ins and Outs of Framing
Defects
CP-92 1992 Conference (New Orleans)
Succeeding in a Competitive Market; Diagnosing Moisture
Problems; Gas-Fired Warm Air Heating Systems; Getting
Started in the Home Inspection Business; Plumbing Systems;
The Crack Detective; and Residential Electrical Systems, just
to name a few.
CP-91 1991 Conference (Phoenix)
Creating a 1990's Market Plan that Works; Tile & Slate
Roofing; When Your Spouse is Your Business Partner; Wood
Framing and several other topics.
CP-90 1990 Conference (Nashville)
Roof System Inspections Criteria; Home Inspections Using
The National Electrical Code Book; Liability and Litigation
for the Home Inspector; Moisture; Masonry Inspection;
Report Writing... and more.
ASHI Standards of PracticeASHI Standards of Practice
B-200 *MC the basic ASHI reference $25/50
Covers what and what not to inspect. Every paid applicant
is given a copy. Lost yours? Re-order several. Revised 1994.
ASHI Technical JournalsASHI Technical Journals $12.*MC $16.*P (The prices above apply to the Journals below) V1-1 Winter 1991 Vol.1 No.1 V1-2 Summer 1991 Vol.1 No.2 V2-1 Winter 1992 Vol.2 No.1 V3-1 Spring 1993 Vol.3 No.1 VSET Complete set of all four volumes $30.*MC $40.*P ASHI Training ManualA Training Manual for Home Inspectors $25.*MC $50.*P
(The prices above pertain to individual chapters below)
The full training manual includes 11 individual chapters
with tab dividers and comes in a quality 3-ring binder.
Each chapter is separately bound and can be removed easily
from the full set.
Each chapter provides a simple procedure for examining
the major system to be inspected, a checklist of possible
deficiencies, explanations of possible causes, and hints
about special tests. Written by Alfred L. Alk.
NOTE: The contents of these documents have NOT passed technical
review by the ASHI Technical Committee and may contain incomplete
or incorrect information. The manual is a helpful collection based
on work by an experienced inspector. Additional information is
needed for proper professional practice and for passing the ASHI Exam.
TM-1 Electrical Systems
TM-2 Central Heating
TM-3 Interiors
TM-4 Insects, Vermin, and Decay
TM-5 Roofing Systems
TM-6 Foundations, Basements, and Structures
TM-7 Central Air Conditioning
TM-8 Writing a Report
TM-9 Exteriors
TM-10 Plumbing
TM-11 Inspecting a Home
Complete set of all eleven chapters $139.*MC $250.*P
Public RelationsPublic Relations Materials
PK-1 *MC ASHI Press Kit $5.
PK-2D *MC ASHI Press Releases on IBM 3.5" disk $5. (WP 5.1)
PK-3S *MC Presentation to Realtors/Consumers
Includes slides, script,
and instruction manual $50.
PK-4V *MC 90-minute video repeating a 3-
minute PBS-TV segment $10.
on Home evaluation.
PK-5V Educational Video $40.*MC $50.*P
Home Inspection: Where Experience Counts! - a 15-minute
educational/promotional video that explains and demonstrates
the importance and benefits of home inspection and of using
an ASHI Member. Hosted by Dean Johnson of PBS-TV's
"Home time" series.
Miscellaneous ProductsMiscellaneous Products HC-1 Carrier HVAC Blue Book Ref Guide $40.*MC $50.*P The ASHI Mailing List is available for rental. Call the ASHI Pubs department for a price list and an order form. *M publications that can be purchased only by ASHI Members *MC publications that can be purchased only by ASHI Members and Candidates *P indicates price for members of the public (not ASHI Member/Candidate) Publications Price List*M = can be ordered only by ASHI Members
*MC = can be ordered only by ASHI Members or Candidates
*P = can be ordered by the general public.
Consumer and Marketing Pamphlets*MC $30/100 $135/500
(The prices above apply to the pamphlets below)
P-102 *MC Maintaining Your Home
P-103 *MC Wet Basements
P-104 *M The Home Inspection and You
P-105 *MC Give Your Attic a Breath of Fresh Air
P-106 *MC All About Roofs
P-107 *MC Electrical Power and Safety in Your Home
P-108 *MC The Facts About Exterior Walls
P-109 *MC Your Plumbing System
P-110 *M For Real Estate Professionals Only
P-111 *M Marketing Tips for Home Sellers
P-112 *MC Consumer Reports Book Flyer $10/100 $90/1000
Annual Conference Proceedings $25.00*MC $45.00*P
(The prices above apply to the proceedings below)
CP-95C 1995 Conference (Calgary)
CP-95 1995 Conference (Orlando)
CP-94SD 1994 Conference (San Diego)
CP-93 1993 Conference (San Antonio)
CP-92 1992 Conference (New Orleans)
CP-91 1991 Conference (Phoenix)
CP-90 1990 Conference (Nashville)
ASHI Standards of Practice
B-200 *MC the basic ASHI reference $25/50
(Note: single copies of the ASHI Standards of Practice are available
to the public at no charge.)
ASHI Technical Journals $12.*MC $16.*P
(The prices above apply to the Journals below)
V1-1 Winter 1991 Vol.1 No.1
V1-2 Summer 1991 Vol.1 No.2
V2-1 Winter 1992 Vol.2 No.1
V3-1 Spring 1993 Vol.3 No.1
VSET Complete set of all four volumes $30.*MC $40.*P
A Training Manual for Home Inspectors $25.*MC $50.*P
(The prices above pertain to individual chapters below)
TM-1 Electrical Systems
TM-2 Central Heating
TM-3 Interiors
TM-4 Insects, Vermin, and Decay
TM-5 Roofing Systems
TM-6 Foundations, Basements, and Structures
TM-7 Central Air Conditioning
TM-8 Writing a Report
TM-9 Exteriors
TM-10 Plumbing
TM-11 Inspecting a Home
Complete set of all eleven chapters $139.*MC $250.*P
Public Relations Materials
PK-1 *MC ASHI Press Kit $5.
PK-2D *MC ASHI Press Releases on IBM 3.5" disk $5. (WP 5.1)
PK-3S *MC Presentation to Realtors/Consumers
Includes slides, script,
and instruction manual $50.
PK-4V *MC 90-minute video repeating a 3-
minute PBS-TV segment $10.
PK-5V Educational Video $40.*MC $50.*P
Miscellaneous Products
HC-1 Carrier HVAC Blue Book Ref Guide $40.*MC $50.*P
*M publications that can be purchased only by ASHI Members
*MC publications that can be purchased only by ASHI Members and Candidates
*P indicates price for members of the public (not ASHI Member/Candidate)
Shipping Charges (In $U.S.)
For amounts purchased United States Canada
Up to $50. $ 5.00 $10.00
$51.00 to $100.00 $10.00 $15.00
Over $100.00 $15.00 $20.00
RUSH CHARGE $25.00 Call ASHI HQ
Ordering InstructionsHow to Order by Mail or FAX: Print the Order Form (a copy is included in this file, or you can download and use file PUBORDER.TXT), filling in the order information, and mail or fax it to: ASHI Publications, 85 West Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 FAX: 708-290-1920. If you're an INTERNET user this is the safest approach since you should NOT send Internet email that contains your credit card number. If you're an ASHI ONLINE BBS user the email is secure and you can use the electronic order procedure below. How to Order Electronically: For ASHI ONLINE BBS users, from the HQNEWS ONLINE Library, download to your computer file PUBORDR.TXT. This is an ASCII file which you can edit to enter your order information. Users who know how to capture screen images can capture a copy of PUBORDR.TXT which is also included at the end of the text file you're reading right now (ASHIPUBS.TXT). Save the edited file, containing your specific order information, ASCII file on your computer. Give it a unique name like DAN0577.TXT. Write an Email message to Denise Herdrich at ASHI ONLINE, and either copy your order text file into your message or send it as an attachment to your message. (This publications order handling Email address will change to Rob Paterkiewicz as soon as we have Rob's account set up on ASHI ONLINE, since he handles publications.) Be sure to include shipping charges. Sorry, but we'll have to return any orders which are submitted without shipping charges or with imroper calculations. Ordering RestrictionsPublications marked with "*M" next to the pub number can be ordered only by ASHI Members. Publications marked with "*MC" can be ordered by ASHI Members or Candidates Publications marked "*P" can be ordered by the general public. WARNING: Since payment must accompany the order, orders by fax or email will need to use a credit card number. PRIVATE EMAIL on ASHI ONLINE is secure for this purpose. NEVER type your credit card information in public places like forums or on Internet. From those locations anyone could use your card without your consent. Keep a copy of your order for your own records. All orders received with proper payment will be handled and shipped within 3-4 weeks of receipt. Orders will ship via UPS ground service. RUSH orders will ship the next business day. Publications Order Form--------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Where to Send Your OrderMAIL OR FAX YOUR ORDER TO: ASHI Publications, 85 West Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 FAX: 708-290-1920. NOTE: All non-RUSH orders received with proper payment will be shipped via UPS Ground within 3-4 weeks of receipt. RUSH Orders will ship the next business day via UPS 2nd Day Air. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)... Ask a Question or Search InspectApediaUse the search box below to ask a question or to search the InspectApedia.com website. Ask a Question or Enter Search Terms in the InspectApedia search box just below. Technical Reviewers & ReferencesRelated Topics, found near the top of this page suggest articles closely related to this one.
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