• Deb Wenneman was previously a general contractor and a carpenter specializing in remodel construction. Twenty years of construction experience has given her a familiarity with various kind of construction methods found in older homes, and the problems that can accompany them when not done correctly. She brings this experience to your team when assessing your prospective home. Years spent repairing many of the defects commonly found in the course of a home inspection makes Deb an excellent source of information.
  
  
• Previous to starting her carpentry career in 1980, Deb spent two years working as a Chimney Sweep in Seattle, Washington.
  
  
• Deb has been an active member of the American Society of Home Inspectors since January 2000. As there is little to no oversight in the home inspection industry, it can be like comparing apples to oranges when trying to find a qualified home inspector. Deb belongs to the American Society of Home Inspectors because it holds its membership accountable with published Standards of Practice and a Code of Ethics that all of its members must adhere to as minimum inspection standards. In addition, Deb had to pass required tests and must acquire 20 ASHI approved continuing education credits on a yearly basis to remain a member.
  
  
• Deb has served as both the Education Committee Chairman and a Vice President for a local ASHI chapter and has served on the Membership Committee at the national level.
  
  
• For the last three years Deb has been teaching classes both for real estate agents to earn their continuing educational credits, and for first time homebuyers on how to maintain their homes once they own them.
  
  
• Deb is licensed as a structural pest inspector in the State of Washington (License # 59425) to conduct Wood Destroying Organism inspections. This is only valid in the State of Washington.
  
  
• Deb is educationally certified by Inspection Training Associates, the oldest, and one of the most highly regarded training programs in the country.
  
  
• Deb has built several straw bale homes in New Mexico and Montana to demonstrate an affordable, attractive, and energy efficient construction method. Two of these homes won awards from the Historical Society of Missoula, Montana.
  
  

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