NETinspect October 21 1/2 Day Mini-seminar
$99.00
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October 21, 2025
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5:45 PM - 10:30 PM
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Come along as we continue to dig into some of the many systems and components we not only need to inspect, but also need to fully understand during our day-to-day lives as professional home inspectors
1) Welcome!
October 21 from 5:45 - 6 pm
Thanks for joining us!
2) How Following Building Science Improved Our Construction Industry
Course L2997-02 (2 credits)
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October 21 from 6 - 8 pm
This class is to familiarize home inspectors with a general understanding of Building Science where it relates to the control layers that assist in forming the envelope of a building. We will discuss how this ever-emerging industry has taken the blinders off the way we “used to think” regarding our building practices. Things we will be discussing:
• how air, liquid water and water vapor move within and through a building structure.
• Where we got it wrong in the past
• How “where we got it wrong” has negatively impacted our indoor air quality.
This class will include both definitions of terminologies and explanations of the components that make up a building envelope, to include the purpose of thermal boundaries, pressure boundaries, as well as the importance of proper placement and installation of these components. Also included will be discussion regarding how mechanical systems affect air movement through a building, how building components which make up a house are interrelated, and how all these systems, when correctly installed, can be utilized to create a safe comfortable environment for building dwellers. As with all of our Building Science classes, this class is designed to help guide home inspectors into the 21st century where modern building construction practices are concerned.
Meet the Presenter
Tom Sherman
After a decade as the owner/operator of a residential construction company, Tom Sherman, a 10-year US Marine Corps veteran, became a professional home inspector in 1998. Within a few years, Tom had been chosen by HGTV's Program Creator to appear in the "HOUSE DETECTIVE" series and was featured in 11 episodes.
In 2006 when New York State instituted the Home Inspector Licensing Law, Tom immediately jumped at the chance to become a NY State Certified Home Inspector Educator. Throughout his career, Tom became an ELAP-certified Radon Laboratory, a Certified Residential Thermographer and a Licensed Drone Pilot.
As an educator, Tom has worked diligently since 2014 to build NETinspect Home Inspector Training Institute; a training school with a strong appreciation for the in-depth amount of knowledge an inspector needs to competently perform a professional home inspection. Our classes are well researched, targeted to the audience and professionally presented by our group of experts. Join Tom and his team as we delve into the subject matter that will help you to become a more knowledgeable and successful home inspector!
3) Break time!
October 21 from 8 - 8:15 pm
Stretch your legs!
4) General Inspection of Foundations and Common Repair Techniques
Course L2992-02 (2 credits)
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October 21 from 8:15 - 10:15 pm
During this course, we discuss the various types of foundations used in building construction, including both historic and more modern systems. This will include inspection techniques used for each type. We will also go through the details of how to identify structural issues and how they should be best reported on. We will then delve into the specific repair techniques used by foundation contractors for repairing these conditions
Meet the Presenter
Tom Sherman
After a decade as the owner/operator of a residential construction company, Tom Sherman, a 10-year US Marine Corps veteran, became a professional home inspector in 1998. Within a few years, Tom had been chosen by HGTV's Program Creator to appear in the "HOUSE DETECTIVE" series and was featured in 11 episodes.
In 2006 when New York State instituted the Home Inspector Licensing Law, Tom immediately jumped at the chance to become a NY State Certified Home Inspector Educator. Throughout his career, Tom became an ELAP-certified Radon Laboratory, a Certified Residential Thermographer and a Licensed Drone Pilot.
As an educator, Tom has worked diligently since 2014 to build NETinspect Home Inspector Training Institute; a training school with a strong appreciation for the in-depth amount of knowledge an inspector needs to competently perform a professional home inspection. Our classes are well researched, targeted to the audience and professionally presented by our group of experts. Join Tom and his team as we delve into the subject matter that will help you to become a more knowledgeable and successful home inspector!
5) Closing remarks
October 21 from 10:15 - 10:30 pm
Thanks for joining us!
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