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  • I HAVE CAST IRON WASTE LINES IN MY HOME. SHOULD I BE CONCERNED?

    Posted by: Elementary Property Inspections | Aug 04, 2022

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    At Elementary Property Inspections, as we perform home inspections throughout the Niagara Region, we often identify older homes with cast iron waste piping. They often look to be in good condition. Should the buyer be concerned?

    Cast iron plumbing systems originated in France during the seventeenth century, installing the first large-scale cast iron pipes, contributing as the forerunners to Europe’s sewer history. They believed it was the most robust material to transport water and sewage to a certain distance.

    If you live in a home that was built before 1970, chances are high that your waste plumbing system consists of cast iron pipes. Cast iron pipes can corrode over time compromising their structural integrity. Installing this material was a highly labor-intensive job that only the wealthy could afford. Up to this day, it’s an expensive method of choice; and for that reason, PVC became the most common choice for building flexible and durable lines in more modern homes.

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  • Protecting your interests

    Posted by: Elementary Property Inspections | May 23, 2022

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    You need more than just a home inspection; you need the professionals you can trust on even after the job is done. That’s why we are proud to highlight our 90-day limited warranty program. Unlike many of our competitors who do not offer any warranty services, at Elementary Property Inspections, we include our 90-day limited warranty with every full inspection we perform at no additional cost.

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  • Is Old Knob And Tube Wiring Dangerous Or Safe?

    Posted by: Elementary Property Inspections | Apr 21, 2022

    Is Old Knob and Tube Wiring Dangerous or Safe - Blog by Elementary Property Inspections

    Old knob and tube wiring can be a fire hazard. The wiring’s rubber-based insulation, in many cases, has not held up well over time. Exposure to heat and air causes the rubber to become brittle and crack flake, or char. As a result, the damaged insulation can no longer protect the wire inside, making your home a fire risk.

    No Ground Wiring

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  • UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCES OF GFCI AND AFCI OUTLETS

    Posted by: Elementary Property Inspections | Jan 04, 2022

    Understanding the Differences of GFCI and AFCI Outlets - Blog by Elementary Property Inspections

    What would we do without electricity? Most of us would experience a crisis if we had to adjust to life without electricity at home or work, especially since nearly every activity in our day-to-day lives depends on electricity, whether directly or indirectly.

    Fortunately, electricity in homes and businesses is much safer today than it was in years past. Many of the older homes that we inspect lack the safety features that are standard in new homes. Fault circuit interrupters are one way that electricity has been made much safer. Perhaps the most widely known interrupter is the ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI), though another type of interrupter – the arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) – is also commonly found in homes and businesses.

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  • What's the Big Deal About Reversed Polarity?

    Posted by: Elementary Property Inspections | Dec 30, 2021

    When inspecting homes in the Niagara Region and beyond, we often come across one or more outlets that have reverse polarity, especially in older homes. When we inspect houses where an amateur has been doing electrical work, there’s a good chance we’ll find outlets with reversed polarity. This happens when the hot and neutral wires get flipped around at an outlet, or upstream from an outlet. Reversed polarity creates a potential shock hazard, but it’s usually an easy repair.

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  • New Service Announcement: Septic Inspections Now Available At Elementary Property Inspections

    Posted by: Elementary Property Inspections | Nov 09, 2021

    New Service Announcement - Septic Inspections Now Available at Elementary Property Inspections

    For several years, Elementary Property Inspections has excelled in home and commercial inspections in the Niagara Region. Our well-trained and certified experts have met and exceeded the expectations of many customers and have been recognized for the same. The aim behind our flawless services isn’t to make a quick buck or deem sellers in bad people. Through our services, we want to educate our clients about prospective properties so they can make smart decisions.

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  • Top Five Things to Look for When Hiring a Home Inspector

    Posted by: Elementary Property Inspections | Oct 14, 2021

    Top Five Things to Look for When Hiring a Home Inspector - Blog by Elementary Property Inspections

    It’s no secret that buying a home is a huge financial and emotional commitment. Most of us purchase a home just a few times in our lifetime, and it’s crucial to make a well-informed decision since there’s a lot of money at stake. Home buying involves many steps and getting your future home inspected is an indispensable step in the run-up to the purchase. A home inspection is your opportunity to get a knowledgeable assessment of the home you are going to buy, which is why hiring the right home inspector is a must.

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  • How to Improve Air Quality in Your Home

    Posted by: External Authour | Jul 28, 2021

    Original Article Source Credits:   Real Simple , https://www.realsimple.com/

    Article Written By:  Kelsey Ogletree

    Original Article Posted on:  March 19, 2021

    Link to Original Article:  https://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/cleaning/how-to-improve-indoor-air-quality

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  • Is mold in your house a problem? What you need to know

    Posted by: External Authour | Jul 21, 2021

    Original Article Source Credits:   MedicalNewsToday , https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/

    Article Written By:   James McIntosh 

    Original Article Posted on:  August 20, 2019

    Link to Original Article:  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/288651#_noHeaderPrefixedContent

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  • The Ultimate Home Maintenance Checklist for Every Season

    Posted by: External Authour | Jul 14, 2021

    Original Article Source Credits:   Better Homes & Gardens  , https://www.bhg.com/

    Article Written By:  Jessica Bennett 

    Original Article Posted on:  April 07, 2020

    Link to Original Article:  https://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/advice/home-maintenance-checklist/

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  • 110 Nightmarish Home Inspector Scenarios

    Posted by: External Authour | Jul 07, 2021

    Original Article Source Credits:   Family Handyman , https://www.familyhandyman.com/

    Article Written By:  Family Handyman

    Original Article Posted on:  Jun. 16, 2021

    Link to Original Article:  https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/100-super-scary-home-inspector-nightmare-photos/

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  • 10 Reasons You Shouldn't Skip A Home Inspection

    Posted by: External Authour | Jun 30, 2021

    Original Article Source Credits:   Investopdia , https://www.investopedia.com/

    Article Written By:  Stephanie Taylor Christensen

    Original Article Posted on:  Jun 25, 2019

    Link to Original Article:  https://www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0511/10-reasons-you-shouldnt-skip-a-home-inspection.aspx

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  • 9 Places Asbestos May (Still!) Be Lurking in Your Home

    Posted by: External Authour | Jun 23, 2021

    Original Article Source Credits:   Bob Vila , https://www.bobvila.com/

    Article Written By:  Donna Boyle Schwartz

    Original Article Posted on:  NA

    Link to Original Article:  https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/9-places-asbestos-may-still-be-lurking-in-your-home-51798

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  • Improve indoor air quality in your home

    Posted by: External Authour | Jun 16, 2021

    Original Article Source Credits:   Government Of Canada , https://www.canada.ca/

    Article Written By:  NA

    Original Article Posted on:  2021-05-18

    Link to Original Article:  https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/air-quality/improve-indoor-air-quality-in-your-home.html

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  • Year-Round Home Maintenance Checklist

    Posted by: External Authour | Jun 02, 2021

    Original Article Source Credits:   Family Handyman , https://www.familyhandyman.com/

    Article Written By:  Family Handyman

    Original Article Posted on:  Mar. 20, 2021

    Link to Original Article:  https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/year-round-home-maintenance-checklist/

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  • How to Improve Air Quality in Your Home

    Posted by: External Authour | May 26, 2021

    Original Article Source Credits: Safewise , https://www.safewise.com/ 

    Article Written By:  Katie McEntire

    Original Article Posted on:   August 27, 2020

    Link to Original Article:  https://www.safewise.com/improve-indoor-air-quality/

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  • Home Inspection

    Posted by: External Authour | May 19, 2021

    Original Article Source Credits:   Investopedia , https://www.investopedia.com/

    Article Written By:  JAMES CHEN

    Original Article Posted on:  Mar 1, 2021

    Link to Original Article:  https://www.investopedia.com/terms/h/home-inspection.asp

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  • Mold in Your Home: What Causes It, and Is It a Health Risk?

    Posted by: External Authour | May 12, 2021

    Original Article Source Credits:   Healthline , https://www.healthline.com/

    Article Written By:   Ann Pietrangelo

    Original Article Posted on:  August 17, 2020

    Link to Original Article:  https://www.healthline.com/health/mold-in-house

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  • Your Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

    Posted by: External Authour | Apr 18, 2021

    Original Article Source Credits: My Move, https://www.mymove.com/

    Article Written By  Kacie Goff

    Original Article Posted on : February 23, 2021

    Link to Original Article: https://www.mymove.com/diy/home-maintenance/spring-home-maintenance-checklist/

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  • How to Improve the Air Quality in Your Home During COVID-19

    Posted by: External Authour | Apr 18, 2021

    Original Article Source Credits: Health Line, https://www.healthline.com/

    Article Written By  NA

    Original Article Posted on : NA 

    Link to Original Article: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/how-to-improve-the-air-quality-in-your-home-during-covid-19

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