We are a Certified Exterior Inspector in Florida.

Requirements to be a Certified Exterior Inspector

Goal:
The goal of this course is to teach the Inspector how to inspect the exterior systems and components of a home.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, the Inspector will learn how to perform an inspection of the exterior of a home. The Inspector will be able to:
  ⦿   identify the components of the exterior;
  ⦿   inspect and evaluate each component for its performance;
  ⦿   understand how moisture, heat and energy move through a home;
  ⦿   describe to clients defects observed at the exterior systems.

Course includes:

  ⦿   59,375 words;
  ⦿   53 minutes of training video;
  ⦿   inspection and writing assignment;
  ⦿   research and writing assignment;
  ⦿   127 quiz questions in 18 quizzes;
  ⦿   60-question final exam;
  ⦿   Certificate of Completion.

The Inspector will learn the following:

  ⦿   Learning Objectives
  ⦿   Inspection Tools
  ⦿   Inspection Procedure
  ⦿   Residential Standards of Practice
  ⦿   Identification
  ⦿   Doors
  ⦿   Common Problems with Doors
  ⦿   Egress Doors
  ⦿   Windows
  ⦿   Common Problems with Windows
  ⦿   Windowsills
  ⦿   Putty
  ⦿   Weatherstripping
  ⦿   Shutters
  ⦿   Awnings
  ⦿   Fogged Windows
  ⦿   Window Wells
  ⦿   Siding
  ⦿   Insulation Value of Siding
  ⦿   Siding Materials Chart
  ⦿   Siding Types
  ⦿   Wood Siding
  ⦿   Solid Wood and Lumber Siding
  ⦿   Plywood Siding
  ⦿   Shingles and Shakes
  ⦿   Hardboard
  ⦿   OSB Siding
  ⦿   Particleboard Siding
  ⦿   Considerations
  ⦿   Finish Problems
  ⦿   Chalking
  ⦿   Rot
  ⦿   Aluminum and Steel Siding
  ⦿   Grounding Metal Siding
  ⦿   Vinyl Siding
  ⦿   SIPs
  ⦿   Brick
  ⦿   Stone
  ⦿   Stucco and EIFS
  ⦿   Asbestos Cement-Based Siding
  ⦿   Clay and Slate Shingles
  ⦿   Asphalt Shingles
  ⦿   Masonry Exterior Wall Covering
  ⦿   Concrete Blocks
  ⦿   Manufactured Stone
  ⦿   Load-Bearing or Veneer?
  ⦿   Common Problems with Masonry Exterior
  ⦿   Foundation Cracks and Water
  ⦿   Inspecting the Visible Masonry and Foundation
  ⦿   Checking the Masonry
  ⦿   Masonry Foundation and Piers
  ⦿   Shrinkage Cracking
  ⦿   Sweeping or Horizontal Cracking
  ⦿   Above-Ground Masonry Walls
  ⦿   Eaves, Soffits and Fasciae
  ⦿   Wall Assembly
  ⦿   Housewrap
  ⦿   Waterproofing and Damp-Proofing
  ⦿   Permanent Wood Foundations
  ⦿   Common Problems with Walls
  ⦿   Inadequate Clearance from the Roof Cover
  ⦿   Dense Vegetation
  ⦿   Wood and Soil Contact
  ⦿   Water Intrusion
  ⦿   Flashing of Wall Components and Moisture Problems
  ⦿   Understanding and Inspecting Flashing
  ⦿   Flashing
  ⦿   Flashing and Caulking
  ⦿   Sealants for Through-Wall Penetrations
  ⦿   Kickout Flashing
  ⦿   Exterior Drainage Systems
  ⦿   Site Surface Drainage
  ⦿   Foundation Drainage
  ⦿   Roof and Surface Drainage
  ⦿   Roof Overhangs and Projections
  ⦿   Roof Drainage, Gutters and Downspouts
  ⦿   Checking the Site and Foundation
  ⦿   Inspection of Drainage Slope
  ⦿   Property Drainage
  ⦿   Sump Pumps
  ⦿   Landscaping 
  ⦿   Fences
  ⦿   Ramps
  ⦿   Stairways
  ⦿   Risers and Treads
  ⦿   Guards
  ⦿   Spheres
  ⦿   Handgrips
  ⦿   Attachment
  ⦿   Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings
  ⦿   Basement Walkouts
  ⦿   Exterior Decks
  ⦿   Inspecting a Garage
  ⦿   Garage Door Opener Inspection
  ⦿   Chimneys
  ⦿   Defensible Space
  ⦿   Retaining Walls
  ⦿   Driveway, Walkways and Pavements
  ⦿   Buried Oil Tanks
  ⦿   Other Exterior Considerations
  ⦿   Additional Exterior Systems and Structures
  ⦿   Yards and Courts
  ⦿   Flood Zones
  ⦿   Exterior Water
  ⦿   GFCI-Protection for the Exterior
  ⦿   Clothes Dryer Exhaust
  ⦿   Private Wells
  ⦿   Septic Systems
  ⦿   Other Exterior Factors
  ⦿   Guide for Homeowners: Water Management and Water Damage Prevention