CHAPTER 9: ROOFING 73 Asphalt shingles 74 Eavestroughs & Downspouts 75 CHAPTER 10: FIREPLACES 77 Curing or ‘Burning In’ a New Fireplace 78 Natural Gas or Propane Fireplaces 79 Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances 80 Carbon Monoxide Detectors 81 Smoke & Fire Detectors 83 CHAPTER 11: PLUMBING 85 Private Sewage Treatment Systems 86 Plumbing Drains 87 Plumbing Supply Lines 88 Gravity Flow Toilets 89 Pressure-Assisted Toilets 90 Faucets 92 Sinks, Toilets, Tubs & Showers 93 Hot Water Tank 95 Gas Appliance Safety 96 Water Softeners 97 CHAPTER 12: ELECTRICAL 99 Circuit Breakers 100 Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters 101 Ground Fault Interrupters 102 Appliances 103 CHAPTER 13: INTERIOR CLIMATE CONTROL 105 Heating/Cooling 106 Air Leakage 109 Ventilation 110 Range Hoods 111 Humidifiers 113 HOME MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 115 TABLE OF CONTENTS v