Information LINKS

The links below are provided for informational purposes.  To visit one of the company or informational websites below, click on that company's name.

Building Code Information:

• ICBO (International Conference of Building Officials)
• BOCA (Building Officials & Code Administrators)
• CABO (Council of American Building Officials - merged with ICC)

Home Inspector Training and Continuing Education:

• Midwest Inspectors Institute

Consumer Advocates:

• HADD (Homeowners Against Deficient Dwellings)

Environmental Issues:

• EPA (Environmental Protection Agency): Provides information on radon, asbestos, lead paint and mold
• RTCA (Radon Testing Corporation of America)
• NRSB (National Radon Safety Board)

Fireplaces:

• CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America)
• NCSG (National Chimney Sweep Guild)

Foundations & Repairs:

• Atlas Piers

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC):

• Carrier Corporation
• Lennox
• The TRANE Company

Manufactured Homes:

• Manufactured Housing Institute

New Home Reviews:

• New home builder reviews - An independent website.
• The ultimate information tool for home buyers, homeowners and builders.

Plumbing:

• Plumbing Express: Polybutylene Specialists

REALTOR Associations:

• Missouri Association of Realtors (MAR)
• Kansas Association of Realtors (KAR)

Roofing:

• Haag Engineering Company
• Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau
• Roofhelp.com
• ARMA (Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association)
• CertainTeed
• GAF Materials Corporation
• Hausman - Metal Works & Roofing

Structural:

• NAHB (National Association of Home Builders)
• HBA (Home Builders Assocition of Kansas City)
• This Old House
• Journal of Light Construction
• Simpson Strong-Tie
• North American Insulation Manufacturing Association
• HomeClaimServices.com
• Siding Solutions, Inc
• Masonite Siding Class Action Settlements

EIFS (Exterior Insulation & Finish Systems):

• Senergy Manufacturing
• Dryvit
• EDI (Exterior Design Institute)

Termites:

• National Pest Control Association