Thermal Imaging – The Basics

Thermal Imaging   Light is basically divided into two categories for the purpose of thermal imaging, visible light and invisible light. There is an almost infinite range of light beyond human range of vision. Light, as described in physics, is an electromagnetic wave...

Attic Ventilation – Protect Your Home

Attic Ventilation – Protect Your Home   Ice on your roof or shingles curling, look no further, your attic needs proper ventilation. As a home inspector, one of the most common problems I find is improper or inadequate attic ventilation.   According to building code...

Moisture – The Un-seen Enemy In Your Home

Every week I receive calls from people asking for advice of information about wall movement, drywall cracks and humps in floors. Usually I try and answer these questions on the phone although some people are quite insistent that I visit their home to see for myself....

Common Electrical Problems Found

Home Inspections and Electrical Defects   Having conducted over 1,500 home inspections in the Barrie, Orillia and Alliston area there are some electrical defects that keep appearing. Having just completed a two-day CEC course I made notes and will list these common...

ICE DAMS – Causes and Cures

With the winter season almost upon us it is time to discuss the re-occurring ice dams that frustrate many home owners. So lets start with the educational segment first. Ice Dams are created when you have fairly large snowfall and the snow melts and re-freezes before...