Course Description
This course focuses on the exterior components including vegetation, grading, drainage, retaining walls, driveways, patios, walkways, decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porch railings, wall cladding, flashing, trim, eaves, soffits, fascia, exterior doors, and windows. You will learn to recognize safety concerns and compliance issues that affect system performance.
Course Outline
Each week has required readings from the textbook. There are a total of five assignments and two examinations in this course.
- Weeks 1-2: Architectural Styles
- Weeks 3-5: Exterior Cladding
- Week 6: Mid-term Examination
- Weeks 7-9: Exterior Structures
- Weeks 10-11: Surface Water Control and Landscaping
- Week 12: Final Examination
What You Will Learn
- Inspect the types, materials, conditions, safety concerns, and other issues regarding vegetation, grading, drainage, retaining walls, driveways, patios, walkways, decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porch railings, wall cladding, flashing, trim, eaves, soffits, fascia, exterior doors, and windows.
- Identify the common problems that apply to exterior components and the causes and implications of each problem
- Describe the inspection procedures involved with each component
- Define and use proper terminology related to the residential exterior
Notes
By enrolling in this course, you will be automatically enrolled in the Certificate in Home Inspection.
The Faculty of OLCD recommends an intermediate level of English language proficiency for the most effective learning and participation in our online and face-to-face courses. A list of the minimum recommended scores on some common English tests can be found on our website. If you have questions about your English language proficiency and ability to succeed in this course, please contact openlearning@dal.ca.
Recommended For
- Established home inspectors with a need to stay current in their chosen industry.
- Those wanting to enter an exciting and growing profession.
- Those wanting a better understanding of how exterior components within a residential structure work.
- Property risk managers who want to be more informed to perform their role.
- Home renovators wanting to hone their skills and expand their competencies.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Certificate in Home Inspection : Required
Adam Hannan graduated from the Loyalist College Inspection Program in 2005. After spending some time in the field learning the inspection craft from other seasoned inspectors, Adam founded his own multi-inspector firm. Since 2006, he has inspected thousands of properties and enjoys sharing his expertise through education at various schools across the country. Adam also provides coaching and field training for inspection start-ups. He is also a Level 1 Thermographer and Air Quality specialist. Adam’s inspection firm is the 4-time recipient of the Consumers Choice Award for best inspection company of their region. Adam believes that building inspections are the most invaluable and indispensable service in the entire real estate process.