The St. Louis Chapter of the American Society of Home Inspectors – ASHI ® Spring Seminar is on March 8, 2019.  The full-day seminar qualifies for 8 ASHI CE Credits.

Location: St. Louis Realtor Assoc. Conference Center

12777 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri, 63141

Agenda: Subject to change

  • 7:15 AM – 7:45 AM          Registration/Sign up
  • 7:45 AM – 8:00 AM        Opening remarks by Chapter President
  • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM       NADRA Deck Inspection Class
                                                    Presenter:    Jim Mailey
                                                                             NADRA National Instructor and Training Manager – Simpson Strong-Tie
  • 12:10 PM – 1:00 PM        Lunch
  • Key Note Speaker            – See the full agenda HERE

The first session is a special training class by the North American Deck and Railing Association. NADRA, working together with ASHI hope to educate, promote, and enhance deck inspections and deck safety through education and improved inspection process. Learn what has changed in deck construction, understand the cause of deck failures, and the implications systems like dry below. After attending the deck session you’ll never look at a deck the same way.

The NADRA Course Includes …

The Existing Structure. The features on the exterior of a house, such as windows, overhead cables, and dryer vents require certain considerations when in proximity to a deck or other walking surface.  Numerous building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and fuel-gas systems must be considered when judging how effectively a deck works with a home.

The course is intended to assist ASHI home inspector the opportunity to assess the deck construction and safety issues.  Better understand how to analyze the following deck components and issues and more.

  • Stairs
  • Footings and Posts
  • Joists, Joist Connections, and Girders
  • Ledger Connections
  • Deck Boards
  • Handrail Assemblies and Guards
  • Recognize proper and improper fasteners
  • Assess hardware and material corrosion

The NADRA Deck Evaluation checklist has been developed specifically for industry professionals as a comprehensive tool to be used to properly assess the safety issues of a deck.

NADRA Deck Inspector Certification available at extra cost for those that are interested.