Many new home buyers will see their new home for the first time during their PDI inspection. Most builders do not encourage buyer to visit the new home site during construction, siting insurance concerns, but other builders welcome purchasers and allow them access...
In the Beginning ASHRAE 90-75, released in 1975, was the first ASHRAE Standard 90 and the first real energy standard for commercial buildings. Standard 90-75 led to a short-lived and virtually unknown energy code called the Model Code for Energy Conservation (1977)....
Eaves Maintenance Essentials for Every Homeowner Eaves trough a.k.a. Rain gutters, are an essential but often overlooked component of homes. Eaves trough prevent water damage to outdoor property, roofs, foundation, and landscaping, and also help protect against...
Basic Information 1. Oil tanks installed prior to 1971 are grandfathered and are “deemed” to be approved. 2. All oil tanks installed after 1971 are required to be ULC approved. 3. Oil tanks are to be inspected annually by TSSA certified fuel oil burner...
How much water do you think comes off your roof in a heavy rain storm? Take a typical 1500 sq ft home and a rain storm that drops one inch of rain, this is equal to over 900 gallons of water. This water, all 900 gallons, leaves your roof by following your gutter...
The Canadian Electrical Code Part I gives electrical utilities an exemption from the code for "installations and equipment in its exercise as a utility, located outdoors or in buildings or sections of buildings used for that purpose." The CEC Part I is...
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