Originally posted 2008-12-13 09:29:51. Republished by Blog Post PromoterGeneral Definition of Due Diligence : Measure of prudence, responsibility, and diligence that is from, and ordinarily exercised by, a reasonable and prudent person under the circumstances. Individuals investing in Real Estate have to take some of the responsibility of ensuring that the property they are buying [...]

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Originally posted 2008-10-13 05:25:59. Republished by Blog Post PromoterThermal Imaging Home Inspections Alliston Home Inspector adds Free Thermal Imaging scans to his residential and commercial inspections. Thermal Imaging finds deficiencies that the naked eye can not see.   Alliston Home Inspector – Press Release The Alliston Home Inspector FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRLog (Press Release) – [...]

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Originally posted 2008-03-15 08:29:08. Republished by Blog Post PromoterThis year during my inspections in Barrie I noticed a lot of people were draining their eavestrough into drain lines, some into french drains and some into low areas away from their homes.  This winter has been exceptionally different as we have had freezing rain followed by [...]

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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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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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