Code Assessments
Typically required as evidence for litigation between an owner
and a builder or vendor, a code assessment is a thorough evaluation
of all construction as specified in the building codes. A detailed
document referring to specific code violations can be used by
the owner or a lawyer to get compensation.
Contamination Testing
A visual assessment of the building based on its age and physical
condition can be used to establish the types of risks to the
occupant. Samples are then taken and sent to our Lab for analysis.
The results are given to the owner for followup.
Asbestos is found in insulation, floor and ceiling tiles as
well as stucco-like coatings. It is a cancer causing agent that
can also irreversibly damage the lungs
Molds are found in damp areas and also in ducts.
Molds can aggravate asthma or trigger allergies through inhalation
of their microscopic spores.
Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from naturally occurring
uranium in rocks of the earth's crust. This invisible gas,
if present, can enter the house through cracks in the foundation
and is the second leading cause of lung cancer in North America.
UFFI (Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation) was used as blown-in
insulation that when broken down by moisture releases formaldehyde
gas, a known carcinogen.
Lead is found in water where lead based solder was used
in the pipe system. Paints are also high risk substances
in
older homes,
especially when doing any renovations. Ingestion or inhalation
of lead can cause brain damage, especially in children.
Energy Audits
With today's environmental awareness, many homeowners want to
know how efficient their house is. Is it well insulated, does
the toilet waste water, is heat whistling out of the windows?
An energy audit consists of a visual assessment of all energy
consuming and conserving components and testing of the air tightness
of the house. A written report offers suggestions for improvement
and an estimate of the cost savings available.
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