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Gary Oleski Home Inspectionswww.homeinspectionsconnecticut.comHistoric RenovationHistoric renovation and re-use are particularly delicate forms of architecture. They demand active research and a desire to understand a building's contribution yesterday as well as its potential contribution in the ...

Gary Oleski Home Inspectionswww.homeinspectionsconnecticut.comResidential Foundation InsulationIntroduction   Homes being constructed today are more energy efficient than those built even just a few years ago, primarily due to significant improvements in building products and techniques as well a...

Gary Oleski Home Inspectionswww.homeinspectionsconnecticut.comElements of an Energy Efficient HouseDesigning and building an energy-efficient home that conforms to the many considerations faced by home builders can be a challenge. However, any house style can be made to require relatively minimal...

Gary Oleski Home Inspectionswww.homeinspectionsconnecticut.comWater QualityDrinking Water   The United States has one of the safest water supplies in the world. However, national statistics dont tell you specifically about the quality and safety of the water coming out of your tap. Thats because ...

 Gary Oleski Home Inspectionswww.homeinspectionsconnecticut.comBuilding a HomeIf you want to build a new home, there are other things you need to know before you begin. Learn about construction standards and about buying land, so you know your rights.   MPS Supplementing Model Building Codes The ...

Gary Oleski Home Inspectionshttp://www.homeinspectionsconnecticut.com/Termite Control in the HomeWood destroying insects and other organisms can cause serious problems in the wood structural components of a house and may go undetected for a long period of time.   New Construction   All chemical s...

Gary Oleski Home Inspectionshttp://www.homeinspectionsconnecticut.com/Septic Systems Septic systems treat and disperse relatively small volumes of wastewater from individual or small numbers of homes and commercial buildings. Septic system regulation is usually a state, tribal, and local responsi...

Gary Oleski Home Inspectionswww.homeinspectionsconnecticut.comRoofingRoofs play a key role in protecting building occupants and interiors from outside weather conditions, primarily moisture. The roof, insulation, and ventilation must all work together to keep the building free of moisture. Roofs ...

Gary Oleski Home Inspectionshttp://www.homeinspectionsconnecticut.com/Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to RadonEPA Recommends:If you are buying a home or selling your home, have it tested for radon. For a new home, ask if radon-resistant construction features were used and if the home has been tes...

Gary Oleski Home Inspectionshttp://www.homeinspectionsconnecticut.com/Private Water WellsIf your family gets drinking water from a private well, do you know if your water is safe to drink? What health risks could you and your family face? Where can you go for help or advice? EPA regulates public ...