Seagate Inspections, Inc. continues to be “Your Source
for Information” by offering four 3-hour CEU classes this year as well as a number of short seminars that can be presented
at a typical office meeting (presentation 15 – 20 minutes, Q&A 10 minutes.) Please take a moment to review
the following offerings.
3-hour Classes:
Common Building Problems and Design Flaws
This class will go over many of the typical problems we see in foundations, electrical systems, HVAC systems, the exterior
envelope of the building (i.e. roof, siding, flashing details, windows, external water controls, etc.) and the basement/crawlspace
issues.
Environmental Concerns in Real Estate
This class will address some of the common
issues such as Lead Based Paint, Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation, Asbestos, Radon, Carbon Monoxide, and will touch on the
hot topic of the day – MOLD. This particular class will provide some basics on Mold. The “Mold in
the Indoor Environment” class is the one to have if you want more detailed information on mold since this topic is so
important and there is so much information to present.
Mold in the Indoor Environment
This
class will help your agents to understand more about MOLD; where it is, why, what causes it, etc. We will get into the
causes of mold in homes and the simple cures that always work. We will teach your agents that mold needs four things
to live – Oxygen, food source, temperature, and water. The only one we can control is water. We will show
them where it comes from and what to do about it so they understand the issue from a building science standpoint. This
information is the solution to any mold problem. We will also talk about testing procedures and other mold related issues.
Practical Property Evaluation
This class will teach agents how to perform an adequate 15 –
20 minute walk-thru of any property they may enter. We will go over the telltale signs of problems in all of the major
systems of the home. We will also teach the agent how to tell the difference between a 60 Amp and 100 Amp service without
taking the cover off! This class is a must for all new agents but is also an excellent training class for any agent.
Short Seminar Topics:
- Basement
Water Seepage
- Foundation/Structural Issues
- Electrical Issues – Problems and Identification, FHA/VA Certifications
- HVAC – Problems and Limitations of Inspection, FHA/VA Certifications
- Plumbing – Relevant Issues (Copper, PVC, Polybutylene) FHA/VA Certifications
- Interior & Kitchen
- Roofs
– Flashing installation (Amateur/Professional) roof age, FHA/VA Certifications
- Siding Issues – Louisiana Pacific, Pressboard, Dryvit, etc.
- Water Intrusion and mold issues (basic info on a broad subject)
- Radon, Asbestos, Lead Based Paint
- Carbon Monoxide
- New Construction – Why Inspect, typical items to look for
- The Home Inspection Industry Today – Licensing, Insurance, etc.
- Indoor Air Quality
- Wood
Destroying Insects / Treatments
Are you planning
a seminar? Let us help out. If you would like us to provide a home inspection related talk, we are "Your
Source For Information"
We are
presently scheduling the 3-hour classes four to six weeks in advance. The short seminars are scheduled two to four weeks in
advance. Please feel free to contact our office for more information on any of our classes and to schedule your next
presentation.
