At this West Vancouver home inspection we encountered a feature that is worthy of tagging it as a ‘gold standard’, where the seller leaves behind something most useful to the buyer. I always look for the original construction drawings during a home inpection. The most common location where those documents are found is in the […]
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Abstract: West Vancouver Home Inspector note on when a stucco exterior finish is showing signs that it is in trouble… meaning moisture has penetrated behind the stucco finish. A West Vancouver home inspection identified pealing and blistering of the stucco exterior finish. Further evaluation by a specialist was recommended as building envelope failure was suspect.
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A building inspector comments a hazardous gas that may be found in a basement. Surprising to the point of shocking, is the health risk. I just came back from a conference put on by the British Columbia Lung Association. It was good, very good. Here’s some of the facts I learned today. In Canada, 40
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A property inspector comments on radon exposure limits. Better said, how much radon can I tolerate in my home’s basement or crawlspace? According to the World Health Organization, the annual allowable dose is 100 Bq/m³ or 100 becquerels per cubic meter. In the USA the standard is 150 Bq/m³. In Canada it’s 200 Bq/m³. Since I’m Canadian, I will
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A property inspector comments on action items to take to find out if Radon is in our home, school or workplace. Our enclosed spaces should be tested. Not caring is not an option. SAMPLING First and foremost, you need to measure your exposure. There are both short term (2 day) and long term (90 day)
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Abstract: Langdale Home Inspector notes on DIY improvements that can make a big improvement to the occupants’ comfort. An Expanded Mobile Home We are always looking at how to improve the energy efficiency of homes. Here’s a case study of a mobile home that has good bones but needs an energy efficiency tune-up. This home
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Abstract: Sunshine Coast Home Inspector notes on an acreage property where pests were present in the garage. Unfortunately for the seller, serious damage was done to the engine compartment. Photo: Mouse chew marks on radiator house. Unfortunately this was just the tip of the iceberg. On closer inspection the firewall, vacuum hoses and electrical wiring
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A Gibsons home inspection in the rain. Very useful for the inspector to be thoroughly drenched. It all benefits our client because nature does a stress test not only on us but also for the benefit of the inspection. Just completed a home inspection in Gibsons. Rain so thick you’d think it was hail. But rain
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A West Vancouver home warranty inspection noted a feature for future use that qualifies the build for mention as a ‘gold standard’. It’s great when contractors consider future improvements and make provision for them. During a recent new home warranty inspection in West Vancouver I came across a brilliant feature, that shows attention to detail
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A West Vancouver home warranty inspection just before the 2-year anniversary date was done as a priority to meet the cut-off date. Don’t leave the inspection to the last minute, especially if you have issues. EKAN recently completed a 2-5-10 year new home warranty inspection, in advance of the two year house anniversary which is due
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A mobile home inspection on an older model identified a number of building systems that had failed or were in distress. How should a buyer approach such a purchase? No it’s not a misprint. The buyers needed a property condition assessment on a 1972 mobile home that would take them beyond their initial first impressions
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Abstract: A Gibsons home inspection noted that the ground floor was unfinished and ready to be turned into a secondary suite. What should be considered by the buyer to make it a rental unit? Just completed a home inspection in Gibsons. House was 6 years old, nearly 3000 sq.ft. with superior custom construction. All the
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