New Home Inspections
With new home inspections becoming more popular it is very important that the inspector reviews manufacturers installation instructions. One would assume that builder’s would be installing products to manufacturers specs and current B.C. Building Code but unfortunately it’s just not the case. In this new home the specifications were reviewed which found the manufacturers installation […]
Moisture Ingress & Efflorescence
Do you ever wonder why there is white staining on your brick chimney and other building materials? The holes in the mortar were allowing water to penetrate behind the bricks on the top section of this chimney. The white staining is called efflorescence which is the migration of salt to the surface of porous building […]
Polybutylene Water Supply Piping
If you have polybutylene water supply piping and your home is 30 years old, my suggestion is to budget for complete replacement. From my experience polybutylene pipe has a life expectancy of approximately 30 years and could be significant concern when buying or selling a home. Polybutylene pipe has been discontinued for use in and […]