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
Speaker: Richard 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