Why and Where Mold can thrive in areas with moisture and poor ventilation. Here are the top three locations in a house where mold can cause problems. Bathrooms Bathrooms are often humid environments due to frequent water usage, steam from showers, and inadequate ventilation. Mold can grow on shower walls, bathroom tiles, ceilings, and around …
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 …
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) …
Property inspector comments on cell towers, radiation and exposure limits. Neighbours living in close proximity to a new cell tower alarmed about hazards to health. Should they be?
Home inspector tips on indoor air quality. The important take-away action is to do something about it. Otherwise it can progress to damage of interior finishes and structures, or even pose a health hazard. Here on the North Shore and Sunshine Coast we spend a lot of time indoors due to the our long rainy …
