Useful Links
The links on these pages will lead you to additional information that we feel you will find useful. They represent a small part of what is available on the Internet regarding issues addressed by building inspection. If you find that any of the links on these pages no longer work, or would like to suggest a link that should be included here, please let us know.
Radon
Mold
Septic System
Insect Infestation
Water Quality
Lead Hazard
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Star Website: energy-related tax credit information
- Tax Incentives Assistance Project website: centralized information resource for energy-related tax incentives
- Habitat for Humanity Technical Bulletin 8: great information on sealing air leaks in your home
- Maine Indoor Air Quality Council website: information resource on a wide variety of indoor air quality issues
About BPI
A Building Performance Institute (BPI) Building Analyst (Energy Auditor) has gone through a rigorous, credible training program. A Building Analyst knows how to apply house-as-a-system techniques in upgrading the performance of homes; that is, improving the home’s energy usage, durability, health, comfort, and safety. By applying house-as-a-system techniques, problems are identified and fixes proposed that will not create problems for other systems in the house.
The above paragraph is quoted from BPI documents. For more information, please visit the BPI website.
About ASHI
The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), founded in 1976, is North America’s oldest and largest professional society of home inspectors. ASHI’s goals have always been to build customer awareness of the importance of a quality home inspection and to enhance the professionalism of home inspectors.
The above paragraph is quoted from ASHI documents. For more information, please visit the ASHI website.