Posted on Friday, February 21, 2020 by Kaine Moar
Electrical heating systems are being implemented by many Canadians, and people all over the world. People want to become more “green” and reduce their carbon footprint. In most cases, homes have a furnace or boiler using fossil fuels to produce heat.
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Posted on Friday, April 21, 2017 by Tara Valley
Did you know that according to the Environmental Protection Agency, on average, we spend 90% of our entire lives indoors (whether inside buildings or in our cars)? [1]
Poor indoor air quality in residential or commercial buildings has long been associated with various health effects.
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Posted on Monday, April 11, 2016 by Tara Valley
Last month we explored the drawbacks and problems associated with DIY lead testing kits, and mentioned that lead was commonly added to paint before the Canadian government officially banned it in 1976.
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Posted on Monday, March 28, 2016 by Tara Valley
1. Asbestos includes a group of six naturally occurring fibrous minerals and Canada was one of the largest exporters of it. The last two production mines, both in Quebec, were shut down in 2011.
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Posted on Monday, March 21, 2016 by Tara Valley
With heavy rainfall or the sudden melting of significant snow amounts like we’re experiencing now in parts of Ontario where temperatures have reached and remained at double digits, the risk of spring flooding becomes a real threat to people and residential and commercial properties.
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Posted on Thursday, February 18, 2016 by Tara Valley
Older buildings offer heaps of charm and of course there are numerous environmental benefits to retrofitting an older building versus building new. However, older buildings can also test your last nerve when you realize that they could contain paint manufactured long before 1976, which was when the Canadian government officially banned lead in paint.
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Posted on Thursday, February 11, 2016 by Tara Valley
Winter often means a decline in indoor air quality (IAQ), largely because as business owners and homeowners we are often doing our best to keep cold winter air OUT and warm indoor air IN.
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Posted on Thursday, February 4, 2016 by Tara Valley
When it comes to mold, the old expression “there’s more than meets the eye” certainly applies. There are certain indoor and outdoor warning signs that can signal that conditions are ripe for the development of mold in or around your building.
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Posted on Thursday, January 21, 2016 by Tara Valley
Carbon monoxide is known as the silent killer because you cannot see it, smell it or taste it. It’s an invisible and odorless gas that can seriously harm or kill you.
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Posted on Thursday, January 14, 2016 by Tara Valley
Back in October, we took a look at some of the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) concerns associated with residential property inspections. This month we’re exploring some of the important IAQ concerns associated with commercial property inspections.
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