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In the Reminder windows of my Spectora Residential template I have installed both onboard information and links, available to the inspector during the inspection, but they don't appear in the report unless you copy and paste them into a narrative.

When you buy my template these all come installed, and all links are live!   Learn how to access them here.

Here's the content:

STRUCTURE

  • Crack Analysis (Link)
  • Floor Structure Checklist (Link)
  • IRC Section R310 Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings (Link)
  • Field Guide to Crack Patterns in Buildings(book by Harry S. Audell) (Out of print. I bought the last available. 12 left 4/7/23)

ROOF

  • About Ladders ( (Link)
  • Inspecting the Roof Structure (Link)
  • Inspecting Underlayment (Link)
  • Roof vent Identification (Link)
  • White residue below vents (Link)
  • Chimney: (Onboard info)
  • Roof drainage: (Onboard info)
  • Snow guards: (Onboard info)

Asphalt Shingles:

  • Asphalt Shingle Checklist; (Link)
  • Asphalt Shingle Bonding; (Link)
  • Craze-cracking; (Link)
  • Batch Problems; (Link)
  • Blisters VS Hail Damage; (Link)
  • Biological Growth; (Link)
  • Uniform Granule Loss; (Link)
  • Voiding the Manufacturer's Warranty (not what you think) (Link)
  • Diagnosing Wind Damage (Link)
  • Controlling Ice Dam Growth (Link)
  • Asphalt Shingle Inspection Field Guide, $18.99, by Kenton Shepard
  • Asphalt Roofing Manufacturer's Association

Concrete Roof Tile

  • Tile Roofing Institute Installation guides (Link)
  • Concrete Tile Checklist; (Link)
  • Minimum Slope and Headlap; (Link)
  • General Fastening Schedules; (Link)
  • Walking Concrete Tile; (Link)
  • Tile Industry Standards (Link)
  • Aging Characteristics of Concrete Tile (Link)
  • Historic Tile (Link)
  • Tile Roof Inspection Field Guide PDF $18.99, by Kenton Shepard

Clay Roof Tile

  • TRI Installation guides (Link)
  • Walking Clay Tile Roofs; (Link)
  • How Clay Tile Ages and Fails; (Link)
  • Clay Tile Fastening; (Link)
  • Clay Tile Flashing; (Link)
  • Biological Growth; (Link)
  • Historic Tile. (Link)
  • Tile Roof Inspection Field Guide PDF $18.99, by Kenton Shepard

Metal Roofs

  • Inspecting Metal Roofs (Link)

Roll Roof

  • Inspecting Roll Roofing (Link)

Fiber-cement Roofing

  • About Fiber-cement Roofing (Link)

Wood Shake& Shingle Roofs

Stone Slate

Composite Slate

  • Inspecting Composite Slate (Link)

Built-up Roofs

  • Inspecting Built-up Roofs (Link)
  • About Built-up Roofs (Link)

EPDM

  • Inspecting EPDM (Link)

Modified Bitumen

  • Inspecting Modified Bitumen Roofs (Link)

TPO

  • Inspecting TPO Roofs (Link)

PVC

  • Inspecting PVC Roofs (Link)

Sprayed Polyurethane Foam

  • Inspecting Sprayed Polyurethane Foam Roofs (Link)

EXTERIOR

  • Inspecting HardiePlank (fiber-cement) Lap Siding (Link)
  • Inspecting Composite Siding lap Siding (Link)
  • Inspecting Vinyl Siding (Link)
  • Inspecting Manufactured Stone (Link)
  • Brick Wall Failure (Link)

GARAGE

  • Garage Inspection Checklist (Link)
  • Inspecting Overhead Garage Doors (Link)

INTERIOR

  • Inspection of Floors (Link)
  • Hardwood Floor Checklist and Diagnostics (Link)
  • Inspection of Window Interiors (Link)
  • Thermal Pane Window Failure (Link)
  • Kitchen Inspection Checklist (Link)
  • Refrigerator Inspection (Link)

ELECTRICAL

Service Panel

  • Service Panel Inspection Checklist (Link)
  • Federal Pacific Stab-Lok Hazards (Link)
  • Square D QO model RECALL (Plant 15 panels only) (Link)
    • QO models can be recognized by the tripped indicator. Square D Home line models do not have this indicator.
  • Zinsco Panel Hazards (Link)
  • Backfed Breakers (Link)
  • Neutral Conductor Concerns (Link)
  • Types of Panelboards (Link)
  • Electrical Grounding (Link)
  • Electrical Bonding (Link)

Sub-panel

  • Floating Neutral Bus Bar (Link)
  • Outbuilding Grounding Requirements (Link)

Branch Circuits

  • Branch Wiring Inspection Checklist; (Link)
  • GFCI Location History (when and where it was required); (Link)
  • AFCI and GFCI Requirements by State; (Link)
  • Testing GFCI Receptacles (Link)
  • Shunt Trip Receptacles (Link)
  • Bonding Bushings (Link)
  • Outbuilding Grounding Requirements (Link)
  • Floating Neutral Bus ba (Link)
  • Bootleg Grounds (Link)
  • Conductor Types (Link)

HVAC (Heating)

Furnace

  • Gas Furnace Inspection Checklist; (Link)
  • Building Intelligence Center (Link)
  • Gas Furnace Operation; (Link)
  • Calculating Adequate Combustion Air; (Link)
  • Furnace Efficiency; (Link)
  • Venting High-Efficiency Combustion Appliances Into Masonry Chimneys; (Link)
  • By-Passing Unfamiliar Thermostats; (Link)
  • Carbon Monoxide; (Link)
  • Identifying A Cracked Heat Exchanger; (Link)
  • 2015 IFGC (Link)

Wood-burning Appliances

  • National Fireplace Institute (training and education)

HVAC (Cooling)

  • Air-conditioning System Checklist; (Link)
  • HVAC Mfg. Date Codes (find the date of manufacture) (Link)
  • Temperature Stratification in Multi-story Homes (Link)
  • AC Warranty (Link)

PLUMBING

  • Distribution Pipe Material (Link)

Water Heater

  • Water Heater Inspection Checklist (Link)
  • Water Heater Mfg. Date Codes (find the date of manufacture) (Link)
  • Temperature/Pressure Relief (TPR) Discharge Pipe Regulations (Link)
  • Water Heater Backdrafting (Link)
  • Why Water Tanks Leak (Link)
  • Discolored Hot water (Link)
  •  Rumbling, Cracking, Popping Sounds (Link)
  • Electric Water Heater (Link)

Gas System

  • Gas Pipe Distribution Materials (Link)
  • Inspecting CSST (Link)

Private Water Wells

  • Inspecting Private Water Wells (Link)

LOG HOMES

  • Log Home Inspection Concerns (Link)
  • InterNACHI's Log Home Inspection course (I wrote it) (Link)
  • International Log Builder's Association (Standards and tech info) (Link)
  • Log Checking (Link)

REPORT WRITING

  • Report Compilation Time and Length (Link)
  • 3 functions of a Narrative (Link)
  • Including Photos and Videos (Link)
  • Report Writing Guide, by Kenton Shepard, $19.99

TESTIMONIALS

“These narratives give you a choice in how to say it, while working to protect you. This is the best narrative library available anywhere. Many thanks to Kenton for his years of work.”

-Nick Gromicko, Founder of InterNACHI and CCPIA

"I can say with certainty that Kenton’s library is a critical tool for preventing risk and providing excellent service to an inspector’s clients. We encourage our insured inspectors to use this product to help them eliminate client confusion and to better assist their clients in making purchasing decisions.”

-Joe Denneler, General Counsel and Chief Claims and Risk Management Officer for Elite MGA, LLC 

“I just finished my first report using the new narratives. I shaved about 2 hours off my report writing time. With the basic HG I had to develop a lot of my own narratives as I went. Now I just pick and click for the most part. If you are new to the business, like me, this is a bargain for all the time you will save developing your own narratives. Thanks Kenton!”

    -Frank Rotte, Certified Inspection Services, San Diego CA



”Kenton: I avoided buying your collection of report narratives simply because I didn’t like the price.  That was a big mistake.  I finally gave in and spent the money and wanted to let you know I think this collection of report narratives is a masterwork that is well worth every penny.  Not only is this an invaluable tool for report writing, it is also a complete lesson in how to perform a thorough home inspection.  As a home inspector, I want to avoid reinventing the wheel and get right down to business, doing exceptional inspections and writing exceptional reports.  This tool will help me do exactly that.
 
Thanks for the grand effort!”

-Mike Murphy
, Mike Murphy Inspections

“I just received it last week and for one starting out, I would highly recommend it. Save you a lot of time coming up with your own narratives. As usual, Kenton did a great job!”

-Marcel Cyr, Cyr Home and Commercial Property Inspections

"This template is worth every penny!! This template is overwhelming and full of rich information. This is exactly what I was looking for in a template for my inspections. Thank you so much for your hard work in providing this wonderful information. This will save me so much time and headache.  I am looking forward in using the template to its full potential."

-Thomas (TJ) Cole, TJ Cole Home Inspections, LLC

"Kenton was a massive help in helping me solve an issue I had.  He personally called and emailed me as soon as he received my cry for help. The customer service I received on his template was amazing. The problem ended up not being on his end, but rather on the reporting software cloud service side. I would, without a doubt, purchase from him again. I would give 5 out of 5 stars!"          

-Jebadiah Ralston   Under the Sun Home Inspections

"Wow... I should have done this months ago.  It is like night and day compared to what I built for myself in my other software.  The combination of your structure/narratives and Spectora's capabilities is incredible.  I'm going to reinspect my house tomorrow to get a good feel for this. Kenton, what a ton of value you have delivered to my business and future clients.  I feel guilty for not having purchased sooner."

- Dylan Morgan    Property Doc Inspections