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Lead-Based Paint: Testing Methods - 08/24/10 11:14 AM
This is the second in a series of Tech Tips on lead-based paint. This Tech Tip describes the methods used to determine if lead exists in a paint.
Lead-based paint is defined as any paint, varnish, stain, or other applied coating that has at least 1 milligram of lead per square centimeter (mg/cm2) or 0.5% by dry weight (5,000 micrograms per gram dry weight, or 5,000 parts per million).
Testing Methods
There are three methods of determining if paint has lead in it:
Having a certified laboratory analyze a paint chip sample Hiring a certified contractor to use an x-ray fluorescence … (0 comments)
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Home Sales Drop in Atlanta Area. - 08/22/10 07:16 PM
INFORMATION By AJCHOMEFINDER.COM
When condominium sales across metro Atlanta hit the wall in 2009, Ryan Plantz had a front row seat. He had been condo shopping the year before but didn't see what he wanted in his price range, so he watched and waited for the market to tank. It didn't take long. In November he closed on a new one-bedroom condo in Midtown's 30308 ZIP code for 20 percent less than what he would have paid just a year earlier.
"I couldn't be happier with what I got," Plantz said. "I feel like I got a great deal."
At least … (0 comments)
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Residential Fire Sprinklers. International Residentail Codes Part 1 - 08/22/10 07:00 PM
The ICC which governs muncicpality codes where trying to push a nation wide code for fire sprinklers in two story residential dwellings. This was shot down. Many states adopted these codes.
In a growing trend that many say will save even more lives than smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, fire sprinklers are now available for residences.
Residential fires destroy an alarming number of lives and property. In 2007 in the U.S., there were 414,000 residential fires that caused:
2,895 fire deaths; 14,000 injuries; and $7.5 billion in property damage. Residential sprinklers, listed by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL), are now available to homeowners.
The … (0 comments)
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INDOOR AIR QUALITY - 08/16/10 02:40 PM
It's usually considered an advantage to have a tight home; limiting air movement through the building envelope means you don't lose the air you've paid to heat, right?But what about all those sweaty, smelly bodies, human and dog, especially wet dog? Easy answer! Just take a shower/put him out ‘til he's dry, Jeez, some people! But wait... people, showers, dish and clothes washers and cooking put moisture into the air and a number of activities put odors into the air. This means for the home to have clean, comfortable air, stale air must be ventilated to the outside and be replaced with … (0 comments)
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Home Deck Are They Safe? - 08/08/10 10:59 PM
DECKS: life expectancy of a deck is 10 to 15 years. Since deck building started about 30 years ago, there are many existing decks that are past their useful life. Deck maintenance is often overlooked as well. Decks are exposed to the elements, which can cause damage. It's important that decks are properly inspected and maintained on a routine basis Connectors and fasteners for deck construction that may meet the requirements of the 2006 International Building Code® and the 2006 International Residential Code.
Section 1604.8.3Deck Code RequirementsWhere supported by attachment to an exterior wall, decks shall be positively anchored to the … (5 comments)
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Backdrafting Combustible Componets. - 08/06/10 02:02 PM
Backdrafting is the reverse flow of gas in the flues of fuel-fired appliances that results in the intrusion of combustion byproducts into the living space. Many fuel-fired water heaters and boilers use household air and lack an induced draft, which makes them especially vulnerable to backdrafting when indoor air pressure becomes unusually low. Inspectors should try to spot evidence of backdrafting in homes.
How does backdrafting happen? Fuel-fired water heaters, boilers, wall heaters, and furnaces are designed to exhaust the by products of combustion to the outdoors through a flue. These hot gases rise through the flue and exit the home … (0 comments)
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50 Common Problems With New Homes - 08/02/10 06:25 AM
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1. Improperly compacted backfill and fill present around the foundation
All backfill and fill should be placed in 6″ to 8″ layers and tamped for proper compaction. This could allow items like the driveway, sidewalk and front porch steps to settle. (1995 CABO 1 & 2 Family Dwelling Code, Section 406.3.4)
2. Grading does not slope away from the foundation.
Lots should be graded to drain surface water away from foundation walls. The grade away from foundation walls shall fall a minimum of 6″ within the first 10 feet. (1995 CABO 1 … (3 comments)
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Heating And Condition Air in Residential Home - 08/01/10 11:15 PM
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People have been attempting to control heat and ventilation since prehistoric times. Over the many centuries, the technology of heating has advanced from simple attempts to keep the body warm to very sophisticated systems. Ventilation has been used for a very long time as well, dating back to the time when royalty was cooled by servants and slaves fanning them using large palm fronds and feathers. Ventilation became important during the Industrial Revolution to protect workers and increase efficiency. Air conditioning is a relatively recent development, and involves many aspects including the control of temperature, … (1 comments)
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