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.

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.

Proper ventilation of bathroom fans is very important to remove moist air form bathroom and prevent frost accumulation, moisture issues and mold in attic.

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:

Here at House to Home Inspections we have compiled a list of 10 Things Buyers Should Know About Home Inspections. Give it a read before we head out to your inspection and hopefully this will alleviate some of your jitters and give you the ability to go into your purchase feeling a bit more educated and informed.

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.

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.

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.