22/2/2019 0 Comments Wet basementsTechnological advances in recent years now allow most modern basements to be made into comfortable living space. However, all basements are vulnerable to some water penetration during their lifespan.
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Ordinary sump pumps need electricity to operate, but water-powered sump pumps work without electricity – so they can pump water out of your foundation drains during a black-out, or if your primary sump pump fails. 22/2/2019 0 Comments About aluminum wiringCongratulations! You've found the perfect home, and now it's time to do the offer and close the deal. If you're like many people, you may be feeling a cash crunch by this time. You may be wondering why you would want to incur yet another expenditure, such as a home inspection. A valid consideration! 21/2/2019 0 Comments your home inspectionThe objective of a home inspection is to provide prospective purchasers with useful and relevant information about the house they are buying. 21/2/2019 0 Comments water powered sump pumpsWater-jet sump pumps or "sump-jets" as they are sometimes called, can be a reliable back-up to your standard sump pump in the event of a power outage or pump failure during extreme weather conditions. 20/2/2019 0 Comments points for purchasersA home inspection is an objective, visual examination of a home's structure and operating systems, and should result in a report describing the overall condition of the home. 19/2/2019 1 Comment seller's checklist15/2/2019 0 Comments noisy plumbing: water piping
Q: Since we have been on higher water pressure from a new source, we are getting more noise in the pipes. 15/2/2019 3 Comments septic systems: the inside story
Two Components Class 4 septic systems are divided into two components, the septic tank and the septic field or leaching bed. Waste is piped out of the house into the septic tank, which is essentially a water clarification tank, in which anaerobic bacteria break the waste down into solids (sludge), liquid effluent, and scum. |
AuthorGil Strachan is a professional home inspector, representing Electrospec Home Inspection Services in east-central Ontario since 1994. CategoriesAll Appliances Buying And Selling Cooling Electrical Environmental Exterior Health And Safety Heating Home Improvement Home Inspection Insulation Insurance Interior Plumbing Roofing Special Structure Archives
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