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'Tis the Season to Light your Fireplace!Keep Your Home Fires Burning Safely by getting a WETT Inspection!Let us assure y...
11/26/2021

'Tis the Season to Light your Fireplace!
Keep Your Home Fires Burning Safely by getting a WETT Inspection!
Let us assure your safety, call AmeriSpec at 613-592-6111 / 819-775-5111

C'est la saison de se rassembler devant un bon feu de foyer!
Entretenez la flamme du foyer en toute sécurité et prenez rendez-vous pour une inspection WETT!
Nous assurerons votre protection, apelez AmeriSpec au 613-592-6111 / 819-775-5111

What is Asbestos?-----------------------------------------------------------Asbestos is a term used to refer to six natu...
07/28/2021

What is Asbestos?
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Asbestos is a term used to refer to six naturally occurring silicate minerals that are composed of long and thin fibrous crystals.
In houses built before 1990, asbestos was used in a lot of building materials because it is an excellent electrical insulator, is highly
heat resistant, sturdy, and long-lasting. While Canada has now banned the use of asbestos, many homes and buildings still have traces of it. Some of the construction materials that can potentially contain asbestos are, insulation (vermiculite), cement, plaster, drywall, paint, asphalt, heating systems, plumbing materials, house siding, roofing materials as well as floor and ceiling tiles.
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Risks associated with asbestos exposure: Asbestosis, lung Cancer, Mesotheliom, some other cancers in the esophagus, larynx, oral cavity, stomach, colon and kidney may be caused by ingesting asbestos.
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If you are planning any repair or renovation work and you suspect that there might be asbestos-containing material in your house, please feel free to contact AmeriSpec which offers professional Asbestos sampling and analysis services (sample collection, laboratory testing and report).

Qu'est-ce qu'une inspection WETT---------------------------------------Une inspection (WETT) est une inspection d'un foy...
07/28/2021

Qu'est-ce qu'une inspection WETT
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Une inspection (WETT) est une inspection d'un foyer ou d'un poêle à bois par un inspecteur certifié WETT.
WETT Inc. est une association de formation et d'éducation à but on lucratif qui offre des formations professionnelles et une éducation du public pour promouvoir l'utilisation sûre et efficace des systèmes de chauffage au bois au Canada. L’association travaille en étroite collaboration avec le gouvernement pour garantir les normes de sécurité les plus récentes et les plus précises.
À la suite d’une inspection AmeriSpec WETT, un rapport d'inspection WETT est fourni. Ce rapport est bien documenté avec des images et des recommandations utiles sur la manière dont nous pouvez corriger les problèmes détectés lors de l'inspection.
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Pour réduire les risques pour votre maison et répondre à toutes vos exigences en matière d'assurance, faites inspecter vos foyers et poêles à bois, par un inspecteur certifié Amerispec WETT.

What is a WETT inspection?----------------------------------------------A Wood Energy Technology Transfer (WETT) inspect...
07/28/2021

What is a WETT inspection?
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A Wood Energy Technology Transfer (WETT) inspection is an
inspection of a fireplace or a wood burning stove by a WETT certified inspector.
WETT Inc is a non-profit training and education association that offer professional trainings and public education to promote the
safe and effective use of wood-burning systems in Canada. The
association works closely with the government to ensure the most recent and accurate safety standards.
A WETT inspection report is provided following an AmeriSpec WETT inspection. It is well documented with pictures and useful recommendations on how you can correct any of the problems that were detected during the inspection.

To help reduce risks to your home and meet all your insurance requirements, have your fireplaces and wood stoves WETT
inspected by an Amerispec WETT certified inspector.

Why should you be concerned about mold proliferation?************************************************************Molds a...
06/23/2021

Why should you be concerned about mold proliferation?
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Molds are fungus that comes in various colors and shapes. They spread by emitting spores, microscopic particles that floats around in the air until they land on a surface. Molds and spores are found everywhere, outside as well as inside your home.
Therefore, we are all exposed to a minimal concentration of spores daily, without major adverse effect. The issue arises when the spores end up in higher concentrations in the air or when more
toxic types of mold proliferate.
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There are two major reasons to clean up and remove any mold growing in your house:
1. Molds damage the surface they are growing on and can reduce the value of your home.
2. Molds can cause serious health issues in more vulnerable people such as children, seniors, and people with medical conditions such as asthma, allergies, or a weakened immune system. Symptoms that can typically develop when exposed to high concentrations of molds are rashes, itchy eyes, nose bleeds, headaches, breathing difficulties, nasal and sinus congestion, mental fog, mental mpairment, fatigue, nausea, increased susceptibility to respiratory tract infections.
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Can a mold issue be detected during a home inspection?

While some molds are visible and even odorous, most can grow between walls, under floor coverings and in ceilings, or in less accessible spots such as basements and attics, without our notice. When buying a new home, the first step is to question the omeowner on all possible situations that can promote the proliferation of molds.

For more information, please feel free to contact us!

Qu'est-ce que le radon?** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **Le radon est un gaz radioactif inodore, incolore. C'est un sous-prod...
06/10/2021

Qu'est-ce que le radon?
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Le radon est un gaz radioactif inodore, incolore. C'est un sous-produit de la décomposition des gisements d'uranium, que l'on trouve naturellement en quantité variables dans le sol et les roches. Ce gaz peut s'infiltrer dans vos maisons en trouvant
son chemin à travers de minuscules fissures et trous dans les murs de fondation ou à travers diverses ouvertures tels les conduits de ventilation, autour des tuyaux, des fils électriques, des pompes, des joints de construction, des drains, etc.. Cela peut arriver dans n'importe quel type de maison, qu'elle ait un sous-sol, un vide sanitaire ou qu'elle soit construite sur une dalle.
On sait que même si toute maison peut être sujette à une concentration élevée de radon.
Le radon est plus susceptible de s'accumuler dans les maisons qui sont très bien isolées, hermétiquement fermées ou situées sur un terrain rocheux.
L'exposition au radon a des dégâts majeurs sur la santé et présente un risque accru de développer un cancer du poumon.

Si vous êtes intéressé par un test de radon, n'hésitez pas à nous
contacter, nous serons heureux de vous aider de toutes les manières possibles.

Why it is important to have a Radon Test?** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **Radon is an odorless, colorle...
06/10/2021

Why it is important to have a Radon Test?
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Radon is an odorless, colorless, radioactive gas. It is a by-product of the breakdown of uranium deposits, naturally found in different concentration in the soil and rocks.
This gas can infiltrate your homes by finding its way through tiny cracks and holes in the foundation of a home, around pipes, wires, pumps, construction joints, floor drains, etc.
It can happen in any type of home, whether it has a basement, a crawlspace, or is built on a slab. It is known that even if any home can be susceptible to high radon concentration, radon is more likely to accumulate in homes that are very well insulated, tightly sealed or located on a rocky terrain.

Testing your home is the only effective way to find out if you have a radon problem. Radon testing is easy and inexpensive.

If you are interested in a radon test, do not hesitate to contact us, we will gladly assist you in any way possible.

How to find a good inspector?It is necessary to hire an experienced, certified professional Home Inspector to carry out ...
06/02/2021

How to find a good inspector?

It is necessary to hire an experienced, certified professional Home Inspector to carry out a home inspection.

A good inspector has extensive experience both in residential construction and as a home inspector. He is knowledgeable about the elements of a home’s construction (its systems and components). He must be able to communicate clearly and precisely with his clients and answer all their questions. He is non-alarmist and gives an exact overview of the physical condition of the property.

The inspector must have valid errors and omissions insurance. We recommend obtaining proof of insurance prior to inspection.

It is important to ensure the quality and type of report submitted after the inspection. This document contains written information that helps determine the share of responsibility of the parties involved if a problem subsequently arises.

Comment trouver un bon inspecteur?Il est très important d'embaucher un inspecteur en bâtiment professionnel, expérimenté...
06/02/2021

Comment trouver un bon inspecteur?

Il est très important d'embaucher un inspecteur en bâtiment professionnel, expérimenté et certifié pour effectuer une inspection de la maison.

Un bon inspecteur possède une expérience approfondie autant au niveau de la construction résidentielle que comme inspecteur en bâtiment. Il connaît bien les éléments de la construction d'une maison (ses systèmes et ses composants). Il doit pouvoir communiquer de façon claire et précise avec ses clients et bien répondre à toutes leurs questions. Il est non-alarmiste et donne un aperçu exact de la condition du bâtiment.

L’inspecteur doit détenir une assurance erreurs et omissions valide. Nous recommandons d’obtenir une preuve d’assurance avant l’inspection.

Il est important de vous assurer de la qualité et du type de rapport écrit remis après l’inspection. Ce document contient les informations écrites qui aident à déterminer la part de responsabilité de toutes les parties impliquées, si un problème surgit par la suite.

The benefits of a home inspection:A pre-purchase inspection is always beneficial because it:- Serves as a tool for effec...
06/02/2021

The benefits of a home inspection:

A pre-purchase inspection is always beneficial because it:
- Serves as a tool for effective negotiation with the seller;
- Provides you a complete and accurate picture of the condition of the property;
- Avoids unexpected expensive surprises later;
- Unveils defects likely to decrease the value of the house;
- Gives a clear and precise overview of the repairs to be made and defects to be corrected;
- Offers recommendations on the improvements and corrective measures to be carried out to ensure the safety and good health of the inhabitants.

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La Gatineau Ottawa
Ottawa, ON

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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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+18197755111

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