Vermiculite Insulation
Often in older homes, our inspectors will come across vermiculite insulation in the attic. Some vermiculite insulation may contain asbestos fibers. This doesn’t have to be a deal killer but the buyer should be aware of all the implications. (see the whole story…)
Leaky Condos
Definitions vary as to what a leaky condo is but it seems to be generally caused by rainy environments, stucco exteriors with high exposed walls, lack of roof overhangs, poor flashing details, plastic vapour barriers and of course no wall gap behind the stucco from which leaking water can exit. (see the whole story…)
Underground Oil Tanks
The time to catch the existence of an underground oil tank is before you buy. In Victoria (and area) if your prospective house is 1965 or older, as part of your home inspection initiative, you should call a local tank removal company to do a scan of the property to check for any hidden tanks. The liabilities are huge if one is found leaking underground and often the scan service is free. more…
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