I've read other articles by Barry Stone and just came upon this one published 11/26/05.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/11/25/AR2005112500433_pf.html

Although I sometimes (rarely) disagree with Barry, I correspond with him regularly.

I recommend that every home inspector read his syndicated column because the questions he gets, and answers, do a very good job of determining what is on the minds of our Clients, Realtors, and the general public. By proactively addressing those concerns, one can have a successful business without too much worry about being sued.

One can find all his columns at http://www.housedetective.com