Book excerpt: This new continuing education text examines the exterior structures that contribute to the appeal of a home: porches, decks, balconies, garages, carports and basement walkouts. Exterior Structures offers real estate professionals guidance on recognizing common problems and signs of non-performance with steps, railings columns, beams, joists, floors, roofs, skirting, doors, drains and walls. Benefits of this book: * Technically precise illustrations enhance student learning through visual reinforcement * Learning Objectives, Key Words and margin notes emphasize important concepts * Quick Quizzes reinforce the material and allow students to monitor their progress * Final exams with answer key are available through Dearborn's web site