House to Home Inspection Blogs
Choosing The Right Inspector
When making one of, if not the biggest, investments of your life it is important to choose the right home inspector. With over 20 years of construction experience and training through Carson Dunlop an Internachi, I am confident that I will be the best, most reliable, certified and insured home inspector in Calgary and surrounding area you can hire.
What Really Matters In A Home Inspection
This video describes what really matters in a home inspection. When you hire a top rated, certified, home inspector in Calgary they will always accomplish what matters in a home inspection.
Aluminum Wiring
Between approximately 1965 and 1973, single-strand (solid) aluminum wiring was sometimes substituted for copper branch-circuit wiring in residential electrical systems due to the sudden escalating price of copper. After a decade of use by homeowners and electricians, inherent weaknesses were discovered in the metal that lead to its disuse as a branch wiring material. Aluminum will become defective faster than copper due to certain qualities inherent in the metal.
Anit-Scald Valves
Thermostatic mixing valve, Anti-scald valves, also known as tempering valves. Also known as “whats that thing under my sink”. It is there to help protect you from burning yourself. As a Calgary Home Inspector I think its best not to burn yourself…
Proper Bathroom Ventilation
Proper ventilation of bathroom fans is very important to remove moist air form bathroom and prevent frost accumulation, moisture issues and mold in attic.
Fire Extinguisher Maintenance and Inspection
No fire extinguisher can be safely and effectively used for every type of fire. Some contain chemicals that are ineffective in certain situations and can even cause harm to the operator if misapplied. To prevent confusion, extinguishers are classified by the type of chemical agents they contain. A few of the most common extinguisher types are listed below:
Electrical Safety
Electrical safety is very important to House to Home Inspections. When we perform an inspection we will ensure that you and your family will be safe from electrical danger.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and Detectors
House to Home Inspections considers safety of you and your family to be a top priority. This post explains the important aspects of carbon monoxide safety and what you should do and not do.
Can a Home Inspector Fix Repairs They Find?
If a home inspector financially benefits from finding any defects, this can impact the accuracy of the report (whether intentional or not). The best home inspector you hire abides by a Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
10 Easy Ways to Save Money & Energy in Your Home
Money is great. At House to Home Inspections we will try to save you as much money as possible. Whether it is through helpful tips like this, or through finding deficiencies during home inspections that will save you money over time.