Roof Repair
Roofs are usually made up of the following: roof sheathing, underlayment, roofing material, roof intersections, flashing details and ventilation. Proper installation is important to ensure water is kept on the outside. Maintenance is also required to stop any of these individual components from failing.
Roofs rely on gravity, pitch of roof and friction to direct […]

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A landmark study reveals that there have been 179 reported deck collapses from January2000 through December 2006, killing 33 and injuring 1,122.
 
By: Michael Morse, Brittney Corwin, Robert Morse and Andrew Johnson
 
In September 2006, a particularly violent deck collapse occurred. What made this collapse so frightening was it occurred with surprisingly little impetus. The potential purchasers, […]

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The “Barrie Home Inspector” has initiated a new feature to benefit homeowners on his web site. A weekly blog which informs homeowners on the latest in technology or tips for the home.
This blog will eventually allow other inspectors to give their opinions on various techniques that are available to the homeowner. This should be a […]

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Canadians are flocking to their local banks to invest in US dollars.  With Canadian currency at an all time high and breaking the $110.00 barrier, the feeding frenzy has reached the level of the small investor.
When buying GIC’s there are a couple of pointers you might want to remember.  When buying your GIC, ask your […]

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