mold inspection rosemary beach: Cement Admixtures
- 11/27/10 06:00 AM
Admixtures are ingredients other than water, aggregate and Portland cement that are added to a concrete mixture immediately prior to or during mixing. These ingredients can be used to modify the properties of concrete by affecting the cement's workability and set time, compensating for the effects of temperature during curing, ensuring the quality of the concrete during mixing, transport and placing, and even for adding pigment. The use of cement admixtures is fairly standard for both residential and commercial builds. While admixtures provide benefits and solve problems when properly utilized, they may also contribute to defects if applied improperly. … (0 comments)
mold inspection rosemary beach: Rosemary Beach home inspection
- 11/22/10 05:08 AM
Inspection Services: Wind Mitigation, 4 Point Insurance, comprehensivehome & commercial inspection & Mold Inspection & Testing State of Florida Licensed Home Inspector & experienced, seasoned professional (Degree Engineer/BSME & TDME), and Certified Professional Home Inspector who have examined over thousands of properties (Residential & Commercial) for prospective buyers and sellers in our local area. We are a local "INDEPENDENT" Professional Home Inspection, Commercial Inspection & Environmental (Mold testing) company working just for you and your best interest before the investment is finalized. We are certified to perform wind mitigation inspection and 4 Point Insurance inspection. HOME INSPECTOR USA sets the standard for HOME INSPECTORS, MOLD INSPECTORS, COMMERCIAL INSPECTORS … (0 comments)
mold inspection rosemary beach: Generator Hazards and Inspection
- 11/16/10 11:47 PM
Homeowners may use a generator to supply electricity to their home in the case of a power outage, either out of necessity or convenience. Inspectors may want to know about generators and the potential hazards they present when improperly wired or utilized. Generator Types There are two main types of generators: permanently installed, standby generators; and gasoline-powered, portable generators. Standby Generators Standby generators typically operate on natural gas or liquid propane. They remain fixed in place outside the home and are designed to supply on-site power to specified circuits through a home's electrical wiring. These generators work in … (0 comments)
mold inspection rosemary beach: Rosemary Beach Home Inspector
- 11/13/10 12:44 AM
Inspection Services: Residential & Commercial....... "Home Inspection, Mold Inspection & Testing" We are the Right Choice: State of Florida Licensed Home Inspector & experienced, seasoned professional (Degree Engineer/BSME & TDME), and Certified Professional Home Inspector who have examined over thousands of properties (Residential & Commercial) for prospective buyers and sellers in our local area. We are a local "INDEPENDENT" Professional Home Inspection, Commercial Inspection & Environmental (Mold testing) company working just for you and your best interest before the investment is finalized. We do "NOT" participate in any REAL ESTATE Company Vendor's Program List. HOME INSPECTOR USA sets the standard for HOME INSPECTORS, MOLD INSPECTORS, COMMERCIAL … (0 comments)
mold inspection rosemary beach: Unvented Roof Assemblies
- 10/31/10 03:47 AM
Unvented roof assemblies are becoming an increasingly common construction alternative to traditional vented roofs. They are designed without ventilation openings, and the attic is conditioned like the rest of the living space. Unvented roofs operate by the principle that venting is not necessary to control moisture accumulation. The following conditions must be met in order for an unvented roofing assembly to function properly: The building envelope must be tight, including having adequate vapor and air barriers installed, which is generally accomplished through the use of spray-foam insulation. The building must be pressurized in order to counter the stack effect, … (0 comments)
mold inspection rosemary beach: Daylight Saving Time
- 10/30/10 03:20 AM
Daylight Saving Time (DST), also known as British Summer Time (BST) in the U.K., is the practice of adjusting clocks an hour ahead of Standard Time so that afternoons have more daylight and mornings have less. It is designed to reduce energy consumption in residences and businesses, but its effectiveness is controversial. Interesting DST Paradoxes In September 1999, two bombs were passed from West Bank terrorists to their Israeli counterparts to be planted on busses. The men misunderstood the bombs' timers because Israel had just switched back to Standard Time, causing the bombs to explode prematurely and kill only the … (0 comments)
mold inspection rosemary beach: Pet Allergens
- 10/27/10 11:07 AM
Cats and dogs produce allergens that pose a health threat to certain individuals. Modes of Transmission Cat dander consists of microscopic pieces of cat skin that have dried, flaked off and become airborne. Shed dander can land on and stick to bedding, curtains, carpeting, and other surfaces, including people's skin and clothing. It contains Fel D1, a glycoprotein found in the cat's sebaceous glands, located under their skin, and, to a lesser extent, it is found in cats' saliva and urine. Fel D1 can cause rapid allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Unlike cats, the dogs' allergen, Can F1, is … (0 comments)
Admixtures are ingredients other than water, aggregate and Portland cement that are added to a concrete mixture immediately prior to or during mixing. These ingredients can be used to modify the properties of concrete by affecting the cement's workability and set time, compensating for the effects of temperature during curing, ensuring the quality of the concrete during mixing, transport and placing, and even for adding pigment. 
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