Category: Technical
The Inspector’s Guide to Insulation Materials
Function The purpose of insulation is to slow the rate of heat transfer. This is true in both hot and…
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Everything You Need to Know about Gas Piping
The beginning of October means many homeowners living in the northern part of the country will have to start firing…
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Chimney Flashings
Typically, chimney flashings are more complex than other types of roof flashings and are a common source of roof leaks….
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FVIR (Flammable Vapor Ignition-Resistant) Water Heaters
Natural gas and propane (LP) fired water heaters have caused fires in some homes where flammable liquids such as gasoline…
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The Future of Home Inspection Education: Virtual Apprenticeship
Everyone agrees apprenticeship is important. It adds real world experience to ‘book learning’ to complete the education process. It is…
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Why the CSA A770 Home Inspection Standard is Good for Home Inspectors
We believe that home inspectors should recognize the CSA Standard as a major step forward. It provides a defendable Standard…
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The Function and Importance of Earth Grounding Systems – Part One
Electricity is confusing enough when we deal with wires that are supposed to carry the current. It’s even more confusing…
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The Function and Importance of Earth Grounding Systems – Part Two
In part one, we took a look at what earth grounding systems are and why they are so vitally important….
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The True Story Behind Aluminum Wiring – Part One
Aluminum wiring in homes has an interesting and controversial history. We’ve had lots of clients ask, “Is it safe? Should…
Read moreThe True Story Behind Aluminum Wiring – Part Two
In Part One, we took a look at the difference between copper and aluminum wiring, the initial issues with aluminum…
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