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12/3/2019 1 Comment Glossary of housing terms
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5/3/2019 1 Comment about caulking Did You Know? Poor caulking is one of the most common exterior complaints among new home owners. Water penetration can turn your dream home into a nightmare. For the builder, it can be a recurring one, because water not only damges the house cosmetically, but can do serious structural damage. 25/1/2019 0 Comments fighting frosty windows
Windows let in light, and during winter they can also let in the cold, and they can be wet and frosty – sometimes encouraging the growth of mold, and damaging interior trim and finishes. Here's some tips on how to tame your windows and save money! 25/1/2019 0 Comments REMOVING ICE FROM ROOFS Ice melting socks! (nylon hose filled with safety salt)
The Ice Storm that hit eastern Canada in 1998 gave rise to extensive research into ice accumulation on roofs. Many of the techniques discovered are for skilled tradespeople only. No ice problem on a roof is serious enough to risk broken bones—or worse. And there is a delicate balance between removing ice and damaging the roof. |
AuthorGil Strachan is a professional home inspector, representing Electrospec Home Inspection Services in east-central Ontario since 1994. 
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