13/3/2019 0 Comments welcome to compostingEnvironmentally 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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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. 25/2/2019 0 Comments ontario's water well regulationsOntarians deserve access to clean, safe water. This means keeping water free of pollutants and contaminants that could harm the environment and human health. 25/2/2019 0 Comments leaking fuel oil tanksPhoto: 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. 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. 25/2/2019 0 Comments vermiculite Q&APhoto: Carson Dunlop
More Questions and Answers About Vermiculite Insulation: What is Zonolite? Where was it used? What are the concerns? 25/2/2019 1 Comment facts about vermiculite insulationSince January 1, 2013 in Ontario, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) has required that all new oil storage tanks, both indoors and outdoors, be installed with a double bottom, double wall or secondary containment. 24/2/2019 0 Comments wet windows? Read this.Why does condensation occur on interior surfaces? Condensation can occur on any surface that is below the "dew point" of the air with which it is in contact. The "dew point" is the temperature at which condensation will occur for a given humidity level. |
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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