Posts Tagged ‘ water ’

Water Intrusion – Sneaky and Damaging

May 17, 2012
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Water is one of the most common reasons that damage occurs to homes. The exterior is especially vunerable to the onslaught of water and moisture, the slow but sure deterioration of a homes cladding, windows and foundation if not properly maintained. I have written many articles on the value of proper drainage and grading of...

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Eave Troughs – Winter Maintenace

March 11, 2012
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Eave Troughs – Care and Maintenance   Winter and eave troughs – This is where most home designers fail to take winter into consideration when designing homes.   Most home owners buy homes in the Spring, Summer and Fall, and never think about their homes eave troughs and downspouts. As a  home inspector in...

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Observational Diagnostics for Home Energy Audits

March 10, 2012
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Observational Diagnostics, Section One There are many Observational Diagnostic techniques and experiential knowledge that have been learned by many individuals through the time that they spend in buildings which, in general, may not have made its way into the typical building evaluation resource materials. This Observation Diagnostics, Section One document was created as a...

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Peroxide Uses and Tips – Great Stuff

March 6, 2012
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This is what Oxi clean is… did you know that???? 3% peroxideThis was written by Becky Ransey of Indiana “I would like to tell you of the benefits of that plain little old bottle of 3% peroxide you can get for under $1.00 at any drug store. My husband has been in the medical...

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Foundations – Cracks and Cures

February 28, 2012
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Concrete foundations are of two types – poured concrete and concrete block. Poured concrete is a modern manner of laying foundations, while concrete blocks are more traditional. Concrete blocks are preferred for their visual appeal and strength. Yet, as time passes, there may be degradation of concrete. The prime cause of cracks in concrete...

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Fix Your Damp Basements

February 26, 2012
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A wet basement can be obvious – water trickling across the floor or standing several inches deep at the base of the stairs. But there also are less obvious signs. A wet basement may just feel humid and have a damp, stuffy smell. If so, wood in contact with concrete may be wet or...

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How A Septic Tank Site Evaluation Is Performed

February 24, 2012
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When a property for either a home or commercial building is evaluated for a septic tank installation, the inspector is checking to see if the site is suitable for onsite waste water treatment. An evaluation is very important because it helps protect homeowners from incurring costs in the future if there is a...

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Copper Plumbing and Your Residential or Commercial Building

February 17, 2012
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Copper Plumbing and Your Home   Older homes which have not had their plumbing distribution upgraded can sometimes experience pin hole leaks in their pipes which is the first sign that their whole plumbing supply systems may require replacement.   Copper pipe can be eaten away by corrosion. The common causes of corrosion are;...

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Waterfront Cottage Inspections in Barrie ON

February 17, 2012
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"Cottages" in Eastern Canada are generally located next to lakes, rivers, or the ocean in forested areas. They are used as a place to spend holidays with friends and family; common activities including swimming, canoeing, waterskiing, fishing, hiking, and sailing. There are also many well-known summer colonies. How many times has your cottage been...

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Concrete Crack Repair – Types and Methods

February 13, 2012
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Polyurethane Foams for Low Pressure Injection Crack Repair What is the better choice: polyurethane or epoxy? Epoxy is the better choice if structural strength is required to be maintained. If the crack is only repaired to prevent water leakage then either product can accomplish this task. Cause of Cracks Lack of joints, to accommodate...

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