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This is a list of some of my favorite home web sites. While I cannot be responsible for their content, I have found them to be valuable research tools.

National Home Inspection Associations
 National Association of Certified Home Inspectors
    
ASHI - American Society of Home Inspectors
State Home Inspection Associations
Kentucky Real Estate Inspection Association

Excellent Inspectors in other States.
ABC Home Inspection - Central and Northwestern Wisconsin

Structural Systems
American Institute of Architects - AIA
APA Engineered Wood Association 
Cee Wal (shear panels)
NCMA-National Concrete Masonry Assoc.
Portland Cement Association
Steel Framing

Exterior
EIFS Facts
EIFS Lawyers 
EIFS Owners Website
James Hardie Inc.
Pella windows
Preventing Window Falls
Garage Door Safety
BIA - The Brick Industry Association On-Line Technical Notes
The Door and Window Industry Information Web Site
Brick Industry Information

Roof Systems
ATAS International Inc. metal roofing
Johns Manville
Certainteed

Plumbing Systems
Hot Water Safety
Spas, Hot Tubes and Whirlpool Safety
Gas Fired Water Heater Safety
Back flow Prevention and Cross Connection Articles
Polybutylene Info Central

Electrical Systems
International Assoc. Electrical Inspectors
Outlet Safety
Aluminum Wiring Information Web site
Hazards of Aluminum Wiring
Knob & Tube Information
Lightning Strike Risk Assessment, Protection System Information & Services

Heating Systems
Kerosene Heater Safety
What You Should Know About Space Heaters
COBusters
Inspecting heat recovery ventilators
Plastic Vent (HTPV) recall information
Vent Products (information)
General Heating Systems

Air Conditioning Systems
Air Movement and Control Association
American Society of HVAC
International Ground Source Heat Pump Association
Common HVAC Problems
Heat Pumps 101
HVAC web site

Interior
Gypsum Association
US Gypsum drywall
Ceramic Tile information
OSHA Handrail Specifications

Insulation and Ventilation
N.A. Insulation Manufacturers Assoc.
Owens Corning
CertainTeed
Facts about Ventilation & Insulation
Ventilation Information

Fireplaces and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances
Chimneys.com
Unlined flues
Wood Stove Information
Woodheat Home

Pools & Spas
Pool and Spa Safety Publications

Appliances
Appliance repair and care
Hydro Maid Disposer
Instant Hot Water Trouble Shooting
List of recalled appliances

Environmental
   MOLD
Minnesota Health Department
The Mold Source
Mold updates
Mold Stories
A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home

  AIR Quality
EPA - Improving Indoor Air Quality

    PEST
 Carpenter Bees
 The National Pest Management Association

   Lead
  National Safety Council
  National Health Center Lead Safety
  HUD Lead Information
  EPA Lead Safety
  EPA Lead Safety
  Lead Facts

    RADON
  Consumer's Guide to Radon Reduction
  Radon Zone Map of Kentucky

    Energy
   U.S. Dept. of Energy
    Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
            

    Kentucky
     Kentucky Division of Energy
      State Heating Oil & Propane Program
      Energy Projects
      National Energy Priorities
      Wind Energy Map
      East Central Region - Geographic Map
      Appliance Report

General SAFETY
    Consumer Product Safety Commission
      National Fire Protection Association
      National Safety Council
     US Depart. of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration 
     Carbon monoxide the Senseless Killer
    Home Fire Safety Check List
    Smoke Alarms Will Save Lives, maybe yours
    Smoke Detectors
    Carbon Monoxide Alert

 Codes
    International Conference of Building Officials

Manufacture Housing
    The Modular Center
    The Modular Building Institute
    Kentucky Manufactured Homes Institute

Home Builders Associations
    NAHB - National Association of Home Builders
    HBAK - Home Builders Association of Kentucky
    Find a Kentucky Home Builders Association by Location

Real Estate Associations  
    NAR - National Association of Realtors
    KAR - Kentucky Association of Realtors
    Find a Kentucky Real Estate Association by Location
    Realtor Code of Ethics
    What a seller needs to know

 Other resources
    This Old House
    The Journal of Light Construction
    The Building Science Corporation
    FREA The Foundation of Real Estate Appraisers   

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