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Archive for May, 2009

Water Intrusion – Sneaky and Damaging

Posted in May 19th, 2009
by Barrie Home Inspector in Basements, Electrical, Home Inspections

Water is one of the most common reasons that damage occurs to homes. The exterior is especially vunerable to the onslaught of water and moisture, the slow but sure deterioration of a homes cladding, windows and foundation if not properly maintained. I have written many articles on the value of proper drainage and grading of building [...]

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Power Line Clearances

Posted in May 14th, 2009
by Barrie Home Inspector in Electrical, Home Inspections, home inspection

The Canadian Electrical Code Part I gives electrical utilities an exemption from the code for "installations and equipment in its exercise as a utility, located outdoors or in buildings or sections of buildings used for that purpose." The CEC Part I is "a voluntary code for adoption and enforcement by regulatory authorities." When adopted into [...]

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