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Archive for December, 2008

Eave Troughs – Winter Maintenace

Posted in December 31st, 2008
by Barrie Home Inspector in Home Inspections, Roofs, real estate

Eave Troughs – Care and Maintenance   Winter and eave troughs – This is where most home designers fail to take winter into consideration when designing homes.   Most home owners buy homes in the Spring, Summer and Fall, and never think about their homes eave troughs and downspouts. As a  home inspector in the [...]

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Foundations – Cracks and Cures

Posted in December 17th, 2008
by Barrie Home Inspector in Foundations, Home Inspections

Concrete foundations are of two types – poured concrete and concrete block. Poured concrete is a modern manner of laying foundations, while concrete blocks are more traditional. Concrete blocks are preferred for their visual appeal and strength. Yet, as time passes, there may be degradation of concrete. The prime cause of cracks in concrete foundation [...]

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