New Materials — New Problems
New building materials are constantly being introduced. Some have worked out well and transformed the building industry. Here's information on a few that didn't work out.
- Aluminum Wiring
- Federal Pacific Electric Panels
- Defective Water Heater Dip Tubes
- Polybutylene Piping (PB)
Newsletter Archives
Our electronic newsletter is published several times per year with homeowner's maintenance tips and information related to home inspections. To subscribe send an e-mail to Garet@Cornerstone-Inspection.com with subscribe as the subject line.
- Dec 2003 The Grandfather Clause, FVIR Water Heaters
- Jul 2003 Building Permits, Mountain Property Maintenance
- Feb 2003 Buying An Old House, More On Mold, Furnace Filters
- Nov 2001 Maintenance Tips, Christmas Trees, Holiday Lights
- Aug 2001 Utility Bills, Emergencies, Garbage Disposer Tips, Leaf Composting
- May 2001 GFCI Outlets, Deck Railings, Tips for Staying Cool
- Feb 2001 Remodeling Basics, Smoke Detectors
- Nov 2000 Battling Energy Bills, Fall Cleanup, Holiday Safety
- Aug 2000 Get Ready for Fall, Winterize Your AC, Furnace Tune-Up
Around The Home
- National Association of the Remodeling Industry - find a professional remodeling contractor
- Historical Insights - Home historian Dave Burrell can unlock the secrets of your older Denver home
- US CPSC - Consumer Products Safety Commission, safety related articles for homeowners
- National Safety Council
- US EPA Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon
- US EPA Radon Risk Chart
- Chimney Safety Institute of America - More than you ever wanted to know about chimneys!
- Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment - Radon Program
- Call Before You Dig Utility Notification Center of Colorado, free utility locations 800-922-1987
Government
- State of Colorado - Official Web Site: state offices, tourism, schools, business and more
- Colorado Driver's Licenses
- Colorado Motor Vehicle Registration
- Front Range Vehicle Emissions Testing
- Denver Water - home water issues including xeriscape tips
- City Of Denver Recycling - Curbside Recycling Program, Christmas Tree Mulch Program, Leaf Composting Program, Composting Classes
- Denver Public Library
- Regional Air Quality Council - wood burning restrictions
Home Inspectors
Looking for a home inspector in another part of the country? Try these folks:
- USA
- AL, Huntsville, Bill Loden http://www.insight-inspection.net
- CA, San Francisco Bay, Lawrence Hoytt http://www.hoyttinspect.com
- CA, San Francisco Bay, Mike Sterling http://www.sissco.com
- FL, Tampa Bay, Mark Cramer http://www.BestTampaInspector.com
- FL, Tallahassee, Larry Cerro http://www.homeinspect.com
- IL, Chicago, Kurt Mitenbuler http://www.chicagohomeprimer.com
- MA, Boston, Jim Morrison www.AlMorrison.com
- MI, Metropolitan Detroit, Rick Bowling http://www.inspect1.com
- MI, Ann Arbor, Michael Hoberecht http://www.inspectormike.com
- NJ, Northern, Ken Salvo http://www.ridgehomeinspection.com
- NJ, Central, Pete Engle http://www.Almosthome.com
- NJ, West Paterson, Michael Del Greco http://www.AccurateInspections.com
- NY, New York Metro - Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island & Central New Jersey, Bill Coull http://www.COULLinspections.com
- TN, Nashville, Rick Cozby http://www.housesenseinc.com
- UT, Northern, Michael Leavitt http://www.TheHomeInspector.com
- VA, Charlottesville, Peter Drenan http://www.VAHomePro.com
- Canada
- Eastern Ontario, Brian Callaghan http://www.travel-net.com/~alert
- Southern Ontario, Bill Mullen http://www.bluewaterhomeinspection.com
- Mexico
- Puerto Vallarta, Charlie Wood & Jim Morrison http://www.CasasDelMarPV.com
Engineering/Inspection
- ASHI - American Society of Home Inspectors
- IHINA - Independent Home Inspectors of North America
- ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers
- Indagators - North American Indagators