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Stachybotrys Mold

Stachybotrys Mold
Building Specs home inspections has qualified inspectors to swab and test your home for mold. Considerable recent media attention has been focused on the mold Stachybotrys chartarum (atra), particularly in light a number of infant deaths in Cleveland from pulmonary hemosiderosis associated with extensive contamination of residences with this fungi. This coupled with the fact…
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Hot Water Warning

Hot Water Warning
Building Specs wants to warn you about the dangers of the hot water temperature in your home, check your hot water heater keep everyone safe from burns. At 120°F it takes five minutes of constant contact to produce a third degree burn. According to the Consumer Safety Commission. At 130°F, the exposure time is reduced…
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ECM: Domestic Water-Heating Systems

ECM: Domestic Water-Heating Systems
In many regions, electric utilities offer special rates for electricity used at periods during the day when demand is lower on the utility’s system. These periods are called “off-peak” periods and vary from utility to utility. The special rates are called “time-of-use” rates. Off-peak controls can be installed on electric water heaters to take advantage…
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The How and Why of EIFS Moisture Inspections?

The How and Why of EIFS Moisture Inspections?
The how and why of EIFS moisture inspections, EIFS (sometimes referred to as "synthetic stucco") had its beginning in Europe at the end of Word War II, and quickly became popular as a building material because of its ease of installation and cost efficiency. It was introduced to the U.S. market in 1969 but was…
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