by X-treme Inspections | Jun 1, 2019 | Radon Gas
Over the past few years, the topic of radon gas has been receiving much attention. For those who do not know about or fully understand radon gas and what it is, here is a brief description. Radon gas is the 3rd generation of uranium breakdown. Which means that when...
by X-treme Inspections | May 1, 2019 | Ventilation and Moisture Control
Part 1 As our demand for tighter and more energy efficient buildings increases, we must pay attention to proper design and construction techniques to maintain adequate ventilation and moisture control. The challenges with ventilation and moisture control are in part...
by X-treme Inspections | Apr 1, 2019 | Ventilation and Moisture Control
Part 2 In part one, I discussed the implications of sealing up your home to the point where running exhaust fans and mechanical ventilation will put your home in a negative air pressure state. This is something you do not want to encourage in the cold seasons. This...
by X-treme Inspections | Mar 1, 2019 | Radon Gas
The purpose of this blog is to help you become familiar with some of the methods that you, the homeowner, can take to help reduce the influx of radon gas into your home. These steps are not complicated nor are they overly expensive. If you have a definite concern...
by X-treme Inspections | Feb 1, 2019 | Attics
The attic space is probably one of the most neglected and misunderstood spaces in your home. It is the space between the top floor ceiling and the roof. The attic holds the insulation that keeps you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It is the space that...
by X-treme Inspections | Jan 1, 2019 | Furnace and Air Ducts
During a Home Inspection, I inspect for broken heat register duct pipes with my snake camera, I also take note of the cleanliness of the air ducts. Although there is no conclusive proof that dirty air ducts contribute to health problems, is the fact that most of the...
by X-treme Inspections | Dec 1, 2018 | Carbon Monoxide
With the winter season approaching we are closing up our homes to conserve heat and limit cold drafts, we need to pay close attention to the quality of air that we are breathing. Assuming now that your furnace and hot water tank have been serviced and are...
