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 To View the original unedited version - visit: http://www.affordablehomeinspections.ca/newsletter.htm The Affordable Advantage: In This Issue:   How to Market Yourself Next Issue: Adding Value to Your Networking January 2010     Volume 1     Issue 1 http://www.affordablehomeinspections.ca   |  A...
01/18/2010
Because log homes don't have conventional wood-stud walls and insulation, they often don't satisfy most building code energy standards-usually those involving required insulation R-values. However, several states-including Pennsylvania, Maine, and South Carolina-have exempted log-walled homes fro...
01/17/2010
Since trees absorb large amounts of water as they grow, the tree cells are also able to absorb water very readily after the wood has dried. For this reason, a log home is very hydroscopic-it can absorb water quickly. This promotes wood rot and insect infestation. It is strongly recommended that y...
01/17/2010
Log homes are susceptible to developing air leaks. Air-dried logs are still about 15-20% water when the house is assembled or constructed. As the logs dry over the next few years, the logs shrink. The contraction and expansion of the logs open gaps between the logs, creating air leaks, which caus...
01/17/2010
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In a log home, the wood helps provide some insulation. Wood's thermal resistance or resistance to heat flow is measured by its R-value. The higher the R-value, the more thermal resistance. The R-value for wood ranges between 1.41 per inch (2.54 cm) for most softwoods and 0.71 for most hardwoods. ...
01/17/2010
                         LIFE  EXPECTANCY ROOF COVERINGS   Asbestos cement 40 - 80 Asphalt standard shingle 12 - 15 Asphalt premium shingle 15 - 35 Concrete/clay tile 20 - 40 Metal 60 Roll roofing 5 - 15 Slate tile 40 - 80 Tar and gravel 15 - 25 Wood shingle 10 - 20     HEATING   Baseboard Heater...
01/17/2010
*If not conducted properly, certain types of renovations can release lead from paint and dust into the air.* Many houses and apartments built before 1978 have paint that contains lead (called lead-based paint). Lead from paint, chips, and dust can pose serious health hazards if not taken care of ...
01/17/2010
Many houses and apartments built before 1978 have paint that contains lead (called lead-based paint). Lead from paint, chips, and dust can pose serious health hazards if not taken care of properly. Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information before renting or buying a pre-19...
01/17/2010
If you suspect that your house has lead hazards, you can take some immediate steps to reduce your family's risk: If you rent, notify your landlord of peeling or chipping paint. Clean up paint chips immediately. Clean floors, window frames, window sills, and other surfaces weekly. Use a mop, spon...
01/17/2010
*Get your children and home tested if you think your home has high levels of lead.* *Just knowing that a home has lead-based paint may not tell you if there is a hazard.* To reduce your child's exposure to lead, get your child checked, have your home tested (especially if your home has paint in p...
01/17/2010
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