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2/5/2020 0 Comments

covid-19 and bulding ventilation

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​Prior to the novel coronavirus, respiratory diseases were already on the rise in Canada. According to the Asthma Society of Canada, one in every four households has a family member suffering of asthma, allergies or some other chronic respiratory illness. With Canadians spending 90% of their time indoors, poor indoor air quality is a big contributor. Indoor air at home, and at work can be 100 times more poluted than outdoor air!

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11/1/2020 0 Comments

Freezing Rain vs. Rain on Frozen Ground

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​Freezing rain is defined as rain kept at below-freezing temperatures by the surrounding air, which subsequently freezes on contact with things like roofs, trees and roads.
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21/4/2019 0 Comments

​Yes Virginia you can have a healthier home

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​Many homeowners unwittingly suffer with poor indoor air quality, and the health issues that come with it. You can’t control Mother Nature or air pollution, but you can improve your indoor air quality by not inviting or concentrating allergens and pollutants inside your home.

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13/3/2019 0 Comments

welcome to composting

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​Environmentally concious people everywhere are discovering composting as a rewarding way of beautifying their property while reducing pressure on overtaxed landfill sites. Composters turn organic waste material into a valuable resource - rewarding your composting efforts with an abundant supply of nutrient rich humus for a beautiful and healthy garden.

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26/2/2019 0 Comments

Realtors, appraisers, inspectors beware

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​There's an epidemic sweeping Ontario which represents health, safety and liability risks to Realtors, appraisers and anyone else entering homes contaminated with chemicals used to grow or manufacture illegal drugs.

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25/2/2019 0 Comments

ontario's water well regulations

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​​Ontarians deserve access to clean, safe water. This means keeping water free of pollutants and contaminants that could harm the environment and human health.

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25/2/2019 0 Comments

leaking fuel oil tanks

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​Avoiding Costly Problems With Oil Spills and Leakage

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25/2/2019 0 Comments

reminder: new ontario standards for fuel oil tanks

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​Photo: Granby Industries

​​Unpredictable fuel oil tank failures have resulted in millions of dollars of property damage and environmental contamination. Many failures occur at the bottom of the tank from internal corrosion and occur without warning.

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25/2/2019 0 Comments

should i take my own vermiculite samples for testing?

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Photo: Gil Strachan

​Although vermiculite is not an asbestos product, it is estimated that about 10-30% of vermiculite insulated homes have elevated levels of asbestos due to contamination during the mining process.

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25/2/2019 0 Comments

vermiculite Q&A

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Photo: Carson Dunlop

More Questions and Answers About Vermiculite Insulation: What is Zonolite? Where was it used? What are the concerns?

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