These are some of the resources referenced in our home inspection reports. These are intended for educational purposes only and we always recommend a licensed and qualified tradesperson to perform any repairs or installations according to manufacturers instructions. This not not an exhaustive list.

Exteriors, Garages, Pools & Sprinklers

Retrofit Window installation (American Architectural Mfr. Assoc.)

Open Stud Window Installation (American Architectural Mfr. Assoc.)

Garage Door Installation and Maintenance (Clopay)

Garage Door Safety Checklist (Door & Access Systems Mfr. Assoc. Intl.)

Three Coat Stucco System FREE COURSE (Stucco Mfr. Assoc.)

Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) (Dryvit)

Brick Installation Best Practices Guide (Boral)

Brick Maintenance Manual (Forterra)

Adhered Manufactured Stone Veneer Installation Guide (MVMA)

Cement Fiber Siding and Trim Best Practices (James Hardie)

Deck Connection and Fastening Guide (Simpson Strong-Tie)

Sprinkler System Installation Guide (Rain Bird)

Silicone Elastomeric Deck Coating Installation (Gaco)

Pool Safety Barrier Guidelines (U.S. Consumer Safety Commision)

Roofing

Asphalt Fiberglass Roofer’s Guide to Roof Installation (Owen’s Corning)

Metal Roof Installation Manual (Metal Construction Assoc.)

Concrete and Clay Roof Tile Installation Manual (Tile Roofing Inst.)

Self-Adhering Roofing Installation (GAF)

Curb-Mounted skylight Installation (Velux)

Insulation and Ventilation

Fiberglass Insulation Installation Basics (CertainTeed)

Loose-Fill Blown-In Fiberglass Installation (Johns Manville)

Vermiculite Insulation Safety Information (ATSDR)

Soffit Vent Installation Instructions (Air Vent Inc.)

Ridge Vent Installation Instructions (Air Vent Inc.)

Electrical

Electrical and Natural Gas Utility Guides (Puget Sound Energy)

Electrical Service Handbook (Puget Sound Energy)

Natural Gas Safety Information (Puget Sound Energy)

Residential Generator Installation (Kohler)

Repairing Aluminum Wiring (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Comm.)

Plumbing

Flexible Gas Piping Design Guide (TracPipe)

Backwater Valves Installation Guide (ProCheck)

Sump Pump Installation Manual (Liberty Pumps)

Sewage Ejector Pump Installation Manual (Liberty Pumps)

Tankless Water Heater Installation Manual (Noritz)

Gas Water Heater Instruction Manual (State Water Heaters)

Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve Installation (American WH)

Electrical Water Heater Insruction Manual (Bradford-White)

Jetted Whirlpool Tub Installation Manual (Jacuzzi)

HVAC

HVAC System Quality Installation Checklist (EPA)

Unvented Combustion Appliances (U.S. Dept. of Energy)

Case Study: Combustion Safety for Appliances Using Indoor Air (U.S. Dept. of Energy)

Unvented Combustion Devices and Indoor Air Quality (ASHRAE)

Duct System Design Considerations (Refrigeration Service Engineers Society)

Asbestos Standard for the construction Industry (OSHA)

Gas Furnace High Efficiency Installation (Whirlpool)

Gas Furnace Mid Efficiency Installation (Whirlpool)

Gas Furnace High Efficiency Guidelines (U.S. Dept. of Energy)

Air Conditioner Mini-split Installation Manual (Daikin)

Structure

Communicable diseases: Raccoon Roundworm (King County Public Health)

Communicable Diseases: Hantavirus (King County Public Health)

Floor and Room Framing Installation Guide (Weyerhaeuser)

Open Joist Installation Guide (TriForce)

Subfloor Installation Guide (AdvanTech)

Trusses Builders Guide (ITW Building Components Group)

Glulam Owner’s Guide (Engineered Wood Association)

Interior

Dishwasher Installation Instructions (GE)

Gas Range Installation Instructions (Whirlpool)

Microwave Hood Combination Installation Instructions (Whirlpool)

Toilet Installation Instructions, Care and Maintenance (American Standard)