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Clarion Helps You Stay Informed!

Here at Clarion Home Inspections, we want you to be informed about the safety and structure of your home. The information in these links will teach you about some of the issues that can be found by a home inspector. Be sure to review your contract with us to determine exactly what was checked. For information specific to Vernon, Revelstoke, Salmon Arm and the surroundng areas, contact Clarion Home Inspections…

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Compact Fluorescent Lights - A Step In The Wrong Direction?

Did you know that the Federal Government has put off the ban they imposed on incandescent light bulbs for another two years, until Jan. 1, 2014? CFL’s require less energy to operate than conventional light and were touted by both provincial and federal governments as a “green” alternative that would help us to reduce our carbon footprint and save energy. But it’s not hard to wonder if this delay…

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Your Home and the BC Energy Plan

The Times They Are A Changin’ The BC Energy Plan and how it will affect the housing industry Did you know that our Provincial government has an Energy Action Plan in place that will soon begin to have a significant impact on the housing industry in our province? The winds of change are a blowin’ and the plan will set out a path that will help our province achieve…

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Home Improvements - A good idea that can go bad

These days, as our society begins to look for ways to reduce carbon emissions, there is a whole new set of reasons to renovate a home. Cutting back on the amount of energy we need to operate our homes is an obvious way to save energy that has become a billion dollar industry in Canada. I am all for people who want to save energy and improve their homes,…

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Tips About Leaky Basements

LEAKY FOUNDATIONS OFTEN ARE UNDETECTED BY HOME INSPECTORS Question #1: What’s the most common question I am asked by the home buyers who hire my company? The answer is easy: for better or worse, indoor air quality is a major concern these days and “did you find any mould” is easily the most common question I am asked. Although it’s often not warranted, mould and its perceived health risks…

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That Damned Asbestos!

What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a mineral fiber that can be positively identified only with a special type of microscope. There are several types of asbestos fibers. In the past, asbestos was added to a variety of products to strengthen them and to provide heat insulation and fire resistance. How Can Asbestos Affect My Health? From studies of people who were exposed to asbestos in factories and…

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Bug Zappers - More Than Just Cheap Entertainment!

A bug zapper is a popular exterior appliance installed by a homeowner or food handler to attempt localized control of flying insect populations. Its name comes from the characteristic "zap" sound produced when an insect is electrocuted. Around homes, they are primarily used to kill biting (female) mosquitoes, which create itchy bumps and can transmit the West Nile Virus or encephalitis, malaria and yellow fever. How…

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