We do not hear of lead pipes being used for plumbing today. That is because a number of alternatives have come into existence that works well instead of lead, such as copper, iron, and bronze. Even so, plastic has come up recently, winning over the hearts of plumbers...
Problems With Pigeons. Many years ago, man domesticated the pigeons in order to seek fertilizer and food from them. Because of this, one can now see the feral pigeon everywhere. Living Environment The feral pigeon lives in rocky cliffs just like their ancestors, i.e....
Who is a master builder? A creating construction business that is definitely a registered member in the FMB (Federation of Master Builders) is mentioned to become a master builder. This federation was established so as to defend the medium and small sized...
Tips For Doing Your Own Plumbing. It really shows when you take the time do learn how to do the plumbing yourself. It demonstrates that you’re concerned about the proper methods of maintaining your plumbing and that you strive to make sure things are maintained...
Leaf Free Gutters with Gutter guard. Anyone that has lived in an area close to leaf bearing trees knows the problems involved in keeping your gutters clean. It can be quite time consuming and dangerous to be constantly on your roof cleaning gutters. Homeowners now...
How A House Mortgage Works. It has been a dream of many families to have financial prosperity. Part of this dream has something to do with having a successful career, owning a home, and a car. The one considered as the largest financial obligation is the house. Since...
Mould / Mold – Is It an Issue As a professional home inspector I find most people are un-educated on mould and whether or not it is affecting their home. There is a lot of hype on mould right now and people are walking around their potential purchase property...
Ontario Building Code and Large Buildings. Most home inspectors take a couple of basic Part 9 Ontario Building Code courses as part of their education. The two courses taught by Georgian College as part of their evening home inspection course covers the basics of the...
Basement Apartments – Rules and Regulations The Fire Code is a subset of the Building Code. It prescribes construction and safety issues as they relate to how the building is required to perform should it catch fire. A significant distinction with the fire code...
Furnace Filters – Choosing the Right One by the Commercial Building Inspector First item to check is to make sure your filter is properly sized for your furnace. Ensure that the filter completely fills the holding area, with gaps at top, bottom or sides. Also...
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