Synthetic Stucco Raises Some Concerns
With Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation, most of us pronounce it “you-fee” but some insisted on…
In Search of The Perfect House
The engineers of Carson Dunlop & Associates Ltd. have conducted over 85,000 home inspections and…
Priority Maintenance for Home Buyers
There are so many home maintenance and repair items that are important; it can be…
Undertaking a Home Repair
Let’s start by differentiating between a home improvement and a home repair. A home improvement,…
Mould – What it is and what to do about it
Mold has received considerable media attention recently, as though this were a new problem. While…
Re-thinking Solutions to Ice Damming
As autumn approaches, leaves and temperatures are dropping. To the delight ofskiers everywhere, snow will…
Structures 101 – “This house isn’t going anywhere.” Or is it!
Serious structural problems in houses are not very common, but when they occur they are…
Solving Structural Problems With Soil Screw Anchors
Everybody knows there is no such thing as the perfect house. As home and building…
Truss Uplift
An Uplifting Experience Truss uplift has nothing to do with plastic surgery or under- garments.…
Knob and Tube Wiring & Home Owner’s Insurance
In recent months, a number of our clients have discovered that they can’t obtain insurance…