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Air-Sampling Mold Inspections
Molds are part of the natural environment. Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores which are invisible to the naked eye. There are many types of mold, and none of them will grow without water. Molds have the potential to cause health problems (allergic reaction,...
Saving Energy
An energy-efficient home will keep your family comfortable while saving you money. Over time, those savings will typically pay for the cost of improvements. You home may also be more attractive to buyers when you sell. A home energy assessment will show what parts of...
Radon Facts In South Florida
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water. Uranium Energy is rapidly growing in popularity, which means production is currently being ramped up. Due to the fact that the air pressure inside the building...
Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air quality is generally worse than most people believe. Our homes today contain many furnishings, appliances and products that can affect indoor air quality, but there are things you can do about it. The most effective strategy for reducing indoor air...
Home Generators
A fuel-powered device that can supply electricity to your house during power outages is referred to as a home generator. There are two main types of generators: permanently installed or standby generators, and gasoline-powered or portable generators. When it comes to...
Different Types Of Light Bulbs
Energy conservation is becoming more and more of a concern to the average person. Whether it be for environmental or economic reasons, every day more people are concerning themselves with the ins and outs of their energy usage. Some choose to update their properties...
Roof To Wall Attachments
Item 4 on the Wind Mitigation Inspection Report asks for the weakest form of attachment of the trusses or rafters to the exterior walls or interior bearing walls. Toe nails are the weakest form of attachment, double wraps are the strongest. The following illustrations...
Types of Roofing Materials
3-Tab Shingle 3-tab shingles have only one single tab size and shape. Cost efficiency (in terms of both material and installation) is one of the many benefits of having a 3-tab shingle roof. These roofs have a life expectancy of 15 - 18 years. Dimensional Shingles...
Your Heating System
We are enjoying the beautiful Fall weather now and tend to forget that even though we are in Florida, cold weather will eventually come our way. Although it is only a few days, we sometimes need the heat. Now is a good time to do a test run on your heating...
Home Wind Mitigation Inspection
Wind mitigation is the implementation of certain building techniques in order to reduce damage caused by intense wind. In Florida, the portion of a homeowner's insurance premium covering wind damage can be up to 70% of the total. Following Hurricane Andrew, Florida...
4-Point Home Inspection
Insurance companies have become increasingly reluctant to issue Homeowners Insurance Policies on older homes (usually 30 years old or more). Whilst you may be able to have some luck speaking with the top Toronto insurance brokers and explaining your home condition in...
Protect Your Property From Water Damage
As a destructive force, water can diminish the value of your home or building and affects the indoor air quality. This is why we recommend anyone who is dealing with any of the building-related issues we mention below contact a firm similar to Lavergne's Plumbing &...
Electrical Panels
Note: Electrical panels are very dangerous and no one should attempt to fix or inspect them without the correct training. If your panels stop working, contact an emergency electrician Wollongong, don't try and fix them yourself. Electrical panels are boxes that house...
Polybutylene (PB) Pipes
Polybutylene (PB) is a flexible piping used from approximately 1983 to 1995. Production was ceased in 1994 after scores of allegations surfaced claiming problems with the joints failing and causing property damage. The best places to check for polybutylene are the...
Understanding Household Electricity
Every house or apartment is going to have an electrical system of one sort or another. Whether working with buyers or sellers, it pays to understand the basics of home electrical systems. To know your electrical system and how it works in your house is important, you...