Home Inspection/Expert Profile

Expertise

I can answer most questions about homes and home inspections, especially as related to the NE and NW regions of the country. I can answer many questions related to plumbing, electrical, roofing, structural, HVAC, insulation & ventilation (especially as applicable to energy efficient homes) and wood destroying organisms. Licensed Structural Pest Inspector #67488 Licensed Home Inspector #220

Experience in the area

I had been a design/build general contractor for over 33 yrs prior to my current 5 yrs as a home inspector. I also teach the Electrical, Plumbing, and Insulation/Ventilation portions of the Residential Home Inspection Course at Bellingham Technical College, Bellingham, Washington. As a builder, I specialized in Super Insulated, Energy Efficient Homes. I specialized in Pressure Treated Wood Foundations.

Organizations

ASHI---American Society of Home Inspectors.

Publications

ActiveRain Real Estate Network

Education/Credentials

BA from SUNY Oswego, Oswego, NY

Awards and Honors

1979 NY State ERDA Award---$10,000 (Design of an energy efficient home)