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Rain Water Penetration Control There are three different strategies for rain penetration control in walls: face seal,concealed barrier and rainscreen walls. Any type of cladding can be used with these three strategies. However, the performance expectations, as well as the maintenance and renewal requirements, will vary depending on the rain penetration control strategy. Face seal wall assem ...

Bowen Island Home Inspection today, a beautiful 30 minute Ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay. The Property is located on Whitesails Road, small home only 1,500 square feet built in the 1970s. Over all the home is in good condition, other than it is in desperate need of a new roof. Also when buying a Home on Bowen, make sure you also have a Septic Field Inspection, since there is no sewage system/ ...

Finished a Home Inspection in West Vancouver Marine Drive area. The home was approximately 85 years old and 2600 square feet. This old home had several serious issues, one being old Knob & Tube wiring and the other Asbestos in the Attic insulation. These issues are unfortunately but very common in homes of this age. Stressing the importance of have a professional Home Inspection done before ...

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to complete a Condo Inspection in Lower Lonsdale North Vancouver. The Condo was approximately 700 square feet, and 14 years old. The Building Envelope was originally constructed was a formal Rainscreen System. The only significant issue associated to the Strata was the Underground Garage had evidence of ingress/leaking. This issue could be resolved with Epoxy ...

Completed a home inspection in the North Vancouver Seymour Blvd area last week . It was a single family home, approximately 20 years of age and 3500 square feet.The Building Envelope is not Rain Screened, but face sealed, with little if any overhangs to protect the exterior wood siding. The home has been vacant for several years, has not been well looked after. Because of this, the exterior w ...