NOTICE..
We are now able to again meet at Brooklyn's!


Watch here for more information about upcoming Chapter meetings.
We also live stream the meetings online via GoToMeeting to help fulfill CE hours for our members and guests.

Meetings and Events

Check the Schedule tab to learn more about future Chapter events!

Usually, we meet the 4th Tuesday of the month – Watch this page for updates.
Time:
6:30 pm – 2 ASHI MRC

Cost: Chapter Members and Affiliate Sponsors  – FREE
Introductory Home Inspectors may attend 2 meetings free. After 2nd meeting – $30.00 per program payable at the door. Lapsed members or affiliates will need to pay at the door.
Location:  Original Brooklyn’s at Sports Authority Field, 2644 W Colfax  Ave., Denver, CO MAP

Past Speakers

Tuesday April 27, 2021  - Presenter: Kevin O"Hornett- Linking the contract, inspection and the report.

Tuesday, March 23, 2021  - Presenter: Nathan Thornberry, Inspector Service Group - Risk

Tuesday, February 23, 2021  - Presenter: Charlie Piehler - Digital Marketing Strategies

Tuesday, December 15, 2020  -Presenter: Charlie Pierhler - Anchor Roofing- Roofs/attics.

Tuesday, November 24, 2020  - Presenter: Chris Carter, PE. - Let's talk structure!

Tuesday, October 27, 2020  - Presenter: Terri Kerwin of Reliant Radon- All things Radon!

Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - Presenter: Alex Constintino of Aluminum Wiring Repair

Tuesday, September 1, 2020  - Presenter: Benjamin Ruh - Grow of Quit- Marketing

Tuesday, August 25th, 2020  - POSTPONED!!!

Tuesday, July 28, 2020  - Presenter: Ron Huffman - Stucco

Tuesday, June 23, 2020  - Presenter: Frank Rudy - Indoor Air Quality

Tuesday, May 26, 2020  -  Presenter: RMC-ASHI Inspector panel- Inspecting with COVID-19

Tuesday, April 28, 2020  - Presenter: Bed Dictor -Complete Basement Repairs.

Tuesday, March 17th, 2020  - No meeting. CO-VID -19

Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Presenter: Tom D’Agostino with All Pro Plumbing

Tuesday, October 22, 2019 – Aluminum Wiring
Presenter: Alexander Costantino – Aluminum Wire Repair, Inc.

Tuesday, September 24, 2019 – Using Social Media in Your Inspection Business
Presenter: Benjamin Ruh

Tuesday, August 27, 2019 – How Is Radon Actually Measured?
Presenter: Terry Kerwin – Reliant Radon Solutions and Jill Newton

Tuesday, July 23, 2019 – Garage Door Inspections
Presenter: Chris Tyrrell – Chris’ Garage Doors

June 25, 2019 -Fireplace Inspections
Presenter: Joel Quinlan with Quality Fireplace Solutions

May 28, 2019 –  Inspection Wisdom Panel Discussion with Q & A
Presenter: Seasoned Inspectors

April 23, 2019 –  Inspection Insurance Issues
Presenter: Will Colton with Citadel Insurance Services

March 26, 2019 -Indoor Air Quality
Presenter: Jim Egan

February 26, 2019 –  Inspecting CSST Gas Systems Based on Codes, Standards and Instructions
Presenter: Bob Torbin, Director of Codes and Standards: OmegaFlex

November 27, 2018 –  Licensure (Historical Perspective), State of the Chapter
Leadership Conference, Councill of Representatives
IRS Audit Experience, Business Operations Best Practices
Presenter: Board Panel Discussion with Q& A

October 23, 2018 – Tyvek Window Flashing
Presenter: Jim Holt

September 25, 2018 – Realtor Panel Discussion with Q & A
Panelists: Jennifer Gaines, Christa Madrid and Lili Gonzalez

August 28, 2018 – How to Inspect Fire & Flood Clean up and Restoration
Speaker: Travis Chancey, President of Abbotts Fire & Flood

July 24, 2018 – Legal Night – Litigation Perspectives from an Engineer, Attorney and Inspector
Speakers: Christopher Carter, Steven Flansburg and Robert Knepshield

June 26, 2018 – Sewer Inspections and Effects of Expansive Soils in Basements
Speakers: Warren Rickford – Pipe Spies and Robert Oetjen -Rod Martin Complete Basements

May 22, 2018 – Managing Moisture in Residential Construction
Speaker: Herman Lopez with DuPont™ Protection Solutions (DPS)

April 24, 2018 – “Get the Dirt on Dirt”
Speaker: Panel Discussion –  Tim Petz , Jesse Seavers  and Crystal Lytle 

March 27, 2018 – ELECTRICAL SYSTEM inspection points that are commonly missed!
Speakers: Jerrett Metzger and Amanda Metzger

February 27, 2018 – Ever Thought of Becoming a FEMA Disaster Housing Inspector?
Speaker:Dick Baumbusch

November 28, 2017 – Latest Radon industry updates for local and national
Speaker: Crystal Lytle with Reliant Radon Solutions

October 24, 2017 – Septic Systems
Speaker: Tim Petz and Erik Hamilton

September 26, 2017-   James Hardie Installation Best Practices
and a short Market Overview.
Speaker: Chris Deeds and Chris Coghill with James Hardie

August 22, 2017 – Piping
Speaker: Bo DeAngelo with Viega, LLC Services

July 25, 2017 – Construction
SpeakerRichard Boone with Construction Support Services

June 27, 2017 – Harms to Health and Homes Caused by Asbestos, Radon & Mold
Speaker: Charlie Van Fleet

May 23, 2017 –  Chimney Issues
Speaker: Jon Gypens, Owner of Chimney Sweeps of America

April 25, 2017 – Aluminum Wiring Issues
Speaker: Alexander Costantino with Aluminum Wire Repair

March 28, 2017   Roofs and Trusses
Speaker: David Schmidt with Rocky Mountain Group Engineers

February 28, 2017 – Simple Ways to Stand Out From the Crowd- how to notice and document insulation and air sealing defects
Speaker:  Martin Newmark – 3 Birds Insulation

November 22, 2016 –   Radon Mitigation and reviewing EPA and NRPP programs
Speaker:  Crystal Lytle with Reliant Radon Solutions

October 25, 2016 – Inspection Methodology and Reporting Form
Speaker: Dallas Pruitt

September 27, 2016 – Stucco and EIFS Issues
Speaker:  Ron Huffman

September 12, 2016 – 8 hour CE seminar
Electrical Issues, Meth/Marijuana/Mold and Environmental Issues and Adhered Masonry Veneers

August 23, 2016
Interactive Panel Discussion

July 26, 2016
Chris Carter with Structure Check, LLC.

June 28, 2016 Creepy Crawlies and Pesky Critters
Sylvia Christner of Whitmore Pest Control

May 24, 2016,  New Techniques in Mold Remediation
Frank Rudy with Integrity Air Solutions

April 26, 2016, The Complexities of High Tech Thermostats
Tom D’Agostine of Cardom Plumbing & Heating

March 22, 2016, Sewer Scope Concerns
Kemper Hipple with Hydrophysics

February 23, 2016, How to Report Inspection Findings
Dallas Pruit

November 24, 2015, 2015 Code Changes
Open Forum Discussion

October 27, 2015, Legal Issues Surrounding Possible Licensing Legislation
Steven Flansburg, Esq. Attorney and Counselor at Law

September 22, 2015,”METH”
Caomhin P. Connel of Forensic Applications

August 25, 2015, Asbestos
Juli Taylor, of KEMWest

July 28, 2015, Metal Roofing
Don Graham, of Advanced Exteriors

June 23, 2015 – Gas Fireplaces
Joel Quinlan, Quality Fireplace Solutions

May 26, 2015 – Engineered Wood Siding
Tom Higgins, Superior Products Home Improvements
Download Siding Powerpoint Presentation (file size = 13mb)

May 9, 2015 – All Day Electrical Seminar
Steve Sullivan, Master Electrician & Licensed Contractor

April 28, 2015 – Decks
Shawn Miller, Deck Designs

March 24, 2015 – Tuck Pointing
Larry Johnson, The Lost Art of Tuck Pointing

February 24, 2015 – Radon
Chrystine Kelley, Radon Program Manager for the Colorado Dept. of Public Health & Environment
Download Radon Powerpoint Presentation (file size = 14mb)

November 25, 2014 – Flooding & Mold
Steve Moran, Flood Masters of CO and A Cleaner Carpet

October 28, 2014 – Structural Issues
Mike Coyle, Coyle Structural Inspection Engineers, Inc.

September 23, 2014 – Garage Doors
John Kingery, One Clear Choice Garage Doors

August 26, 2014 – Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Andrew Ehrnstein, SolarCity

July 22, 2014 – Licensing Update
RJ Hicks, Hicks & Associates

June 24, 2014 – Roofs, Hail Damage & Ladder Safety
Don Graham, Advanced Exteriors

May 27, 2014 – Gas Fireplaces
Joel Quality Fireplace Solutions

April 22, 2014 – Deeply Dipping Bedrock
Chris Carter, StructureCheck, LLC

March 25, 2014 – Windows
Francisco Sanchez, 5280 Window

February 25, 2014 – PEX
Tom D’Agostino, Cardom Plumbing & Heating

November 26, 2013 – Siding
Chris Deeds and Justin Daniel, James Hardie Building Products

October 22, 2013 – Electrical
Craig Garczynski, “The Electrical Teacher”

September 24, 2013 – Wood Roof Inspection & Repair
Karl Burgeson, – Agape Construction and Roofing

September 14, 2013 – All Day Seminar
Brian Gillen – Simpson/Strong Tie, Structural Connectors
Kelly Hessel – ACA Denver Boiler Company, Boilers
Garet Denise, PE, ACI – Cornerstone Inspection, LLC, Soils & Foundations

August 27, 2013 – Basement, Foundation, and Crawl Space Repair & Moisture Control
Ryan Siggers, Marketing Manager For Complete Basement Systems

July 23, 2013 – Legal Issues For Home Inspectors
Steven Flansburg, Esq., Steven Flansburg Law

June 25, 2013 – Issues With Fireplace Chimneys And Fire Boxes
Jonathan Geypens, Chimney Sweeps of America

May 28, 2013 – Regulation of Furnace Efficiency
Carmen Prach, Owner and President of TLC Heating and Cooling

April 23, 2013 – EIFS & Stucco: What to look for in proper installations
Ron Huffman P.E., EIFS, Stucco, & Exterior Consultants, Inc.

March 26, 2013 – Foundation Cracks & Helical Piers
Chris Carter P.E., StructureCheck, LLC

Febrary 26, 2013 – Radon Systems w/ Sump Pits
Steve Shaw, Reliant Radon Solutions

November 27, 2012 – The Evolution Of Foundations
David Schmidt, RMG-Engineers

October 23, 2012 – HVAC -evaluations, issues, new codes, etc.
Terry Geddes, Geddes Heating & Air Conditioning

September 25, 2012 – Wildlife Issues
Dave Accashian, AGD Varmint Control

September 15, 2012 – All Day Plumbing Seminar
Kenny Hart

August 23, 2012 – Risk Management and Insurance for Inspectors
Landon Beatty – Inspector Pro Insurance Program

July 24, 2012 – Metal Asphalt Shingles
Tim Trowbridge from Horn Brothers Roofing

June 26, 2012 – Electrical Concepts
Craig Garczynski, The Electrical Teacher

May 22, 2012 – Concrete Issues
Christine and Ron Taple, Concrete Doctors

April 24, 2012 – Garage door systems
Andy Mathews, Don’s Garage Doors

March 27, 2012 – Ventilation Concepts
Dana Randall, Ventmasters

February 28, 2012 – Masonry Issues & Repair
Diane Travis, Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute

November 22, 2011 – Structural basement floor systems
Ryan Hardesty, PE Hardesty Consulting, LLC

October 25, 2011 – EIFS, Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
Ron Huffman, Exterior, Stucco Evaluation Consultants

September 27, 2011 – Effects of environmental issues with a focus on consumer friendly solutions
Nicholas Houston, RESA Colorado

September 24, 2011 – History of Electrical, from 600 BC to AFCIs
Douglas Hansen, principal author of Code Check

August 23,2011 – Sprinkler and fire suppression systems in residential and commercial applications
Joe Tortorici, Tyco Fire Protection Products

July 26, 2011 – Use Social Media To Grow Your Business
Jo Guerra

June 28, 2011 – DX & GX Geo Exchange Systems
Dean Wolfe, Johnstone Supply Co.

May 24, 2011 – Decks… they’re not so simple
Glenn Mathewson, MCP, City of Westminster

April 26, 2011 – “Current Safe” – Electrcial Inspections
Randy Bradshaw, Greiner Electric

March 22, 2011 – PV solar installations and recent changes to the National Electrical Code
Erik Holmberg, Windward Construction

February 22, 2011 – Foundation Issues, Structural Repair and Water Related Issues in Basements and Crawl Spaces
Jason Martin, Complete Basement Systems

November, 23, 2010 – Grow Operations and Meth Labs
Caoimhin P. Connell, Forensic Applications Consulting Technologies, Inc

October 26, 2010 – Wood shakes and shingles, and common roofing defects
Karl Burgeson, Agape Construction and Roofing

September 28, 2010
Shawn Weller, Rocky Mountain Steel Piering and Structural Services

August 24, 2010
Paul Bennett PE, Knott Labs

July 27, 2010 – The Difference Between Code and Non-code Issues
Steve Thomas, Colorado Code Consulting LLC

June 22, 2010 – Environmental testing, microbiology and asbestos
Erin Orthun, EMSL Centennial Branch Lab Manager

May 25, 2010 – CSST Gas Pipe Installation and Defect Recognition
Scott Zimmerman, Trac Pipe

April 27, 2010 – Flir Infrared camera demonstration and uses for Inspectors
Scott Sammons, E&M Sales

March 23, 2010 – Wood shakes and shingles, and common roofing defects
Karl Burgeson, Agape Construction and Roofing

February 23, 2010 – Boilers 101 –
David Mahler – Mahler & Accociates

November 24, 2009 – Stairway Manufacturer’s Association The Visual Interpretation Of The International Residential Code 2006 Stair Building Code
Garet Denise – RMC ASHI Member, Cornerstone Inspection, LLC

October 27, 2009 – A Little Water Goes A Long Way
Bob King – RMC ASHI Member

September 22, 2009 – Window Repair
Francisco Sanchez – 5280 Window

August 25, 2009 – Report Writing Round Table
Dallas Pruit – RMC ASHI Member, www.dpinpsections.com

July 28, 2009 – Asbestos Removal, Odor Control And More
Bob Hamilton and Roy White – Stink, Inc.

June 23, 2009 – Building and Energy Codes
Gil Rossmiller – Chief Building Official for the Town of Parker

May 26, 2009 – Re-Lining Chimneys
Scott Davis – Rocky Mountain Thermocrete

April 28, 2009 – Colorado Carbon Monoxide Legislation
Steven Flasburg – Steven Flansburg, LLC

March 24, 2009 – Aluminum Wiring
Alexander Constantino – Aluminum Wire Repair, Inc.

February 24, 2009 – Stucco
Steve Bunn – Building Consultants and Engineers, Inc.

November 25, 2008 – Chimney Inspections
Jonathan Geypens – Chimney Sweeps of America

October 29, 2008 – Round Table Discussion of ASHI Web Site

September 23, 2008 – 10 Things a Home Inspector Should Know About Roofing
Richard Boon, PE – Construction Support Services

August 26, 2008 – Garage Door Inspections
Dick Neuhalfen – Ankmar Doors

July 22, 2008 – Spray Foam Insulation
JJ Mora – Demilec (USA) LLC

June 24, 2008 – Solar Systems
George Anagnost – Novan Solar

May 27, 2008 – Legal Issues for Home Inspectors
Steven Flasburg – Steven Flansburg, LLC

April 22, 2008 – Emergency Fire and Water Restoration
Randy Benedict – Professional Restoration

February 26, 2008 – 15 Common Electrical Defects
B & B Electrical