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Radon In Nova Scotia

January 23rd, 2018|Tags: , |

Radon In Nova Scotia The Nova Scotia Lung Association estimates 120 people die from radon annually What is it? Radon is a naturally occuring radioactive gas that happens when uranium breaks down. It is

Chimney Height 3-2-10 Rule

January 16th, 2018|Tags: |

3-2-10 Rule for Chimney Height Helps to ensure good draft This is a pretty basic rule for chimney construction. A chimney must project at least 3 feet above the roof on its shortest side

Smoke Detectors

December 14th, 2017|Tags: , |

Smoke Detectors Smoke kills; protect your family Most fires occur at night when people are sound asleep. The dangerous combustion gases and smoke can alter your senses which can make you unaware that there

9 Common Deficiencies

December 8th, 2017|Tags: , , |

9 Common Deficiencies I find between 20-40 issues on an average inspection. These are 9 of the most common. Regardless of who the home inspector is or how new the home is you can

Grading

December 2nd, 2017|Tags: , , |

Lot Grading Slope is key Do not underestimate the importance of proper lot grading. Improperly sloped lawns are probably the single biggest contributor to wet basements. The lawn should be sloped downwards so that

Decks

November 27th, 2017|Tags: , |

Decks How to make them safe(r) I see major defects and deficiencies in at least half of the decks I inspect. That's an unnervingly high percentage. There are basic code guidelines and recommendations that

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