FYI

If there is a door that connects the garage to the living area, consider the following: Do not install a pet door in the door! Flames can more easily spread into the living area through a pet door, especially if it's made of plastic. Does the door have a window? At Der Hous Inspector we can inspe...

The following tips can help prevent garage fires and their spread: If the garage allows access to the attic, make sure a hatch covers this access. The walls and ceiling should be fire-rated. Unfortunately, it will be difficult for untrained homeowners to tell if their walls are Type X fire-rated ...

The purpose of this article is two fold. First, at Der Hous Inspector, we'd like you to take measures to keep your garage free from fire. Fortunately, there are ways this can be done, some of which are described below.  Secondly, garage fires do happen, and we'd like you to make sure that a fire ...

Just got back from a FantasticSaskatchewan Building Officials Association Conference. During this Conference We took part in learning/updating on: *HRAI - Residential Mechanical Ventilation Course   - Basic Principles    - Duct Sizing   - AirFlow measurement & Balancing   - CO Detectors   - Air P...