Mold growth, ice damming, poor indoor air quality: we can face several issues when it comes to our buildings. But did you know that in some cases our building experts can advise and assist you without having to travel on site? Stay with us as we take a closer look at three problems for which…
You’re moving a shelf when you notice a suspicious stain at the bottom of a wall. Curious, you open up the wall and discover the cavity is damp and full of mold. Now you’re wondering: who should you contact? A building expert or a renovation contractor? Watch our video to hear what our experts have…
It's 1:25 am and you are having trouble falling asleep. If only you had a heat pump to cool you off, you might fall asleep. Or an air conditioner, which can just as well cope with this task at a lower cost. But the latter cannot be used as a heating system in winter. It's…
Your nephew has just received his driver's license. Confident, he asks you to lend him your new $ 50 000 sports car for the weekend. Of course, you hesitate to give him the keys to your shiny new toy. Why? Simply because your nephew lacks the skills of a more experienced driver. So why are…
Frequent colds, bronchitis, skin irritation, itchy eyes, nosebleeds, etc. All symptoms that you or your family may be experiencing. Worried, you look for information and come to doubt the indoor air quality of your home and the potential presence of mold. You could then be tempted to ask for an air quality test to confirm…
As we mentioned in a past column, summer is the most suitable season for mold formation in our homes, mainly in our basements. But what exactly is mold?
You're about to wash the dishes or take a shower when you realize that the hot water doesn't seem to be there... Intrigued, you try to remember where your water heater is hiding and go to have a look. Only, once there, you realize that you have absolutely no idea what to check! Stay with…
A study by Chalmers University found that 72% of homes with cold attics have excessive humidity and a strong presence of mold. In other words, only 1 in 4 houses does not have attic related problem. What about you, do you know if your attic is in good shape? Fortunately, there is a simple and…
So it's official, you’ve decided to buy your first house. Beware! It is easy to get carried away by the sheer excitement of the moment, but much more difficult to stop and rationally assess the situation. And that's when bad decisions and problems occur. Read our article to discover 3 tips that will help you…
With the panoply of reports and articles that have appeared on the subject, there's no denying that the inspector's trade is much better known today than it was just a few years ago. But even today, the term home inspector is still too often a catch-all. Can you tell the difference between an inspector and…