rosemary beach: Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil
- 03/11/09 03:19 AM
Did you know the following facts about lead? FACT: Lead exposure can harm young children and babies even before they are born. FACT: Even children who seem healthy can have high levels of lead in their bodies. FACT: You can get lead in your body by breathing or swallowing lead dust, or by eating soil or paint chips containing lead. FACT: You have many options for reducing lead hazards. In most cases, lead-based paint that is in good condition is not a hazard. FACT: Removing lead-based paint improperly can increase the danger to your family. If you think your home … (0 comments)
rosemary beach: Wildlife Control at Home
- 03/11/09 03:11 AM
Control Wildlife Damage Around the Home With Common Sense Control Methods Whether you are a home gardener, enjoy landscaping around your home or just own your own home, there are times when certain species of wildlife can become a nuisance or a pest and cause damage to plants and even economic losses. Wildlife damage problems can occur throughout the year, but the fall and winter months are times when food supplies and cover may become more limited for many wildlife species, causing them to find your home or landscape an attractive place to call home. Solving wildlife damage problems may seem … (0 comments)
rosemary beach: Buying a home? Get a mold test.
- 02/26/09 11:44 AM
EVERY HOME SHOULD BE TESTED FOR MOLD According to Dr. John D. Shane, Vice President of Laboratory services of PRO-LAB millions of homes across America have hidden water leaks that are promoting mold growth that can expose homeowners to mold spores. Mold has a potential to cause health problems like allergies, irritation (to lungs, eyes, skin, throat, nose) and are potentially toxic. Inhaling and touching mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals and normally healthy individuals may become sensitive to mold after exposure. The EPA states that, "It is important to take precautions to limit your exposure … (1 comments)
rosemary beach: Maintaining Your Water Heater
- 02/19/09 07:54 AM
Most people don't give any thought to their water heater-they just turn on the faucet and expect hot water to come out. Keep your water heater in peak operating condition by performing some simple routine maintenance. One step you can take is to drain your tank. How often you need to do this depends upon the sediment buildup you are getting in your tank. Some experts recommend draining once a year. I recommend draining your tank once, and checking sediment buildup. Check it six months or a year later and compare the amount of build up to your previous amount. This … (1 comments)
rosemary beach: Protect Your Property from Water Damage
- 02/06/09 05:06 AM
Water may be essential to life, but as a destructive force, water can diminish the value of your home or building. Homes, as well as Commercial buildings, can suffer water damage that results in increased maintenance costs, a decrease in the value of the property, lowered productivity and potential liability associated with a decline in indoor air quality. The best way to protect against this potential loss is to ensure that the building components, which enclose the structure, known as the building envelope, are water resistant. Also, you will want to ensure that manufacturing processes, if present, do not allow excess … (1 comments)
rosemary beach: Have your Heating System Inspected
- 02/06/09 04:59 AM
Only about 30% of a home's heating system is reviewed by the local gas provider if they are called out for a seasonal start-up. This leaves 70% of the review of the heating system to the homeowner or possibly to untrained personnel. Heater venting systems are a major concern every winter in every part of the country. During earthquakes, like the ones in Southern California, vent systems can become separated, especially the horizontal connector pipes associated with floor furnaces, allowing the potential for fire, or fumes to escape in unwanted areas possibly resulting in illness, fire or even death. … (1 comments)
rosemary beach: 2009 Health Expo Panama City Beach Florida
- 02/05/09 10:40 AM
The 2009 Health Expo took place on Wednesday 4 February at Edgewater Beach Resort Convention Center over three hundred companies from the medical community in Panama City and Panama City Beach show- cased their services and capabilities. HOMEINSPECTORUSA show-cased the Mold Screening and testing services as well as the Home Inspection core capabilities and expertise. Here are a few photos depicting our booth. The event was a total success for our company. Many leads were acquired and several inspections were booked. The Health Fair will become a continue event for years to come due to the extraordinary success. So, you should … (0 comments)
rosemary beach: 2009 Health Expo Panama City Beach Florida
- 02/05/09 10:38 AM
The 2009 Health Expo took place on Wednesday 4 February at Edgewater Beach Resort Convention Center over three hundred companies from the medical community in Panama City and Panama City Beach show- cased their services and capabilities. HOMEINSPECTORUSA show-cased the Mold Screening and testing services as well as the Home Inspection core capabilities and expertise. Here are a few photos depicting our booth. The event was a total success for our company. Many leads were acquired and several inspections were booked. The Health Fair will become a continue event for years to come due to the extraordinary success. So, you should … (0 comments)
rosemary beach: How to prepare for a Home Inspection
- 01/04/09 10:59 AM
No home is perfect. Anything from major damage to minor maintenance issues are often found. Even new homes are not immune - they could have problems with the plumbing, electrical system, heating and cooling system, or the roofing system just to name a few.For buyers, a Home Inspection vital to uncovering issues a home may have but are invisible to the untrained eye. Even if the home inspection finds more problems than you're comfortable with and you move on to a different home to start the process all over again, it is money well spent. A Home inspection will give you … (0 comments)
rosemary beach: Why is mold growing in my home?
- 10/19/08 02:25 AM
Molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees, but indoors, mold growth should be avoided. Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores; the spores are invisible to the naked eye and float through outdoor and indoor air. Mold may begin growing indoors when mold spores land on surfaces that are wet. There are many types of mold, and none of them will grow without water or moisture. Stachybotrys is a greenish black mold that grows on material with a high cellulose … (2 comments)
rosemary beach: Why HOMEINSPECTORUSA is on your side...
- 10/19/08 02:16 AM
We at HOME INSPECTOR USA are experienced, seasoned professionals (Degree Engineers) who have examined over a thousand properties (residential, commercial & insurance) for prospective buyers and sellers. HOME INSPECTOR USA has earned the continued loyalty of many praised business and numerous residential and commercial clients who rely on us to meet their needs, and trust in our tradition of delivering complete, accurate, and reliable results. Allow us to earn your trust and business as well! We are not a contractor or affiliated with any contractors repair companies, appraisal firms, real estate agents or mold remediation company. HOME INSPECTOR USA is an … (0 comments)
rosemary beach: "Hold-harmless clause (Inspector/Realtor)"
- 10/05/08 04:12 AM
John M. Acaron, CHI, CMI www.HOMEINSPECTORUSA.biz To be a Professional Home Inspector you must be well-trained, and training should be an ongoing process. Education, experience and expertise are the key elements to determine if a Professional Home Inspector can perform an accurate and un-bias home inspection. Additionally, the job requires integrity, honesty, and determination and adherent to the standard of practice and ethical codes dictated by his or her professional trade association. Home inspectors are only one of many professional individuals involved in a real estate transaction. A real estate transaction involves a series of professional individuals with a unique … (0 comments)
Did you know the following facts about lead? FACT: Lead exposure can harm young children and babies even before they are born. FACT: Even children who seem healthy can have high levels of lead in their bodies. FACT: You can get lead in your body by breathing or swallowing lead dust, or by eating soil or paint chips containing lead. FACT: You have many options for reducing lead hazards. In most cases, lead-based paint that is in good condition is not a hazard. FACT: Removing lead-based paint improperly can increase the danger to your family. If you think your home … (0 comments)
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