 (NC) Across Canada, home builders are adopting new approaches to construction to create greener homes with better resale value.
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 When summer arrives many of us turn our thoughts toward keeping cool, and with that we should turn some of our attention toward attic ventilation. In addition to keeping us warm, and preventing condensation & mold during changeable weather, an adequately insulated and ventilated attic space will reduce the summer heat load in living spaces. A well ventilated attic will function much like a big shade tree! 12/3/2019 1 Comment Glossary of housing terms5/3/2019 0 Comments ice dams: what to do? Ice dams are the accumulation of ice at the eaves and valleys of roofs, and in some winters create major problems. 25/2/2019 0 Comments raking the roof I always thought roof raking wasn't really very helpful. Or so I thought until a couple years ago.  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&A Photo: 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 insulation22/2/2019 0 Comments homesickUrea-formaldehyde foam insulation (UFFI) turned out to be harmless after all.  What is UFFI? Urea formaldehyde foam insulation was injected as a mixture of urea formaldehyde resin, an acidic foaming agent and a propellant, such as air. It was commonly installed in older houses by injecting the foam into walls, where it was impractical to provide conventional insulation. 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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