Where There’s Fire, There’s Smoke Damage What an unprecedented summer fire season we have had…yikes! It seems like every day there has been new fires to contend with, travel plans changed due to evacuations and highway closures, not to mention the awful air quality as a result. C4U Inspections is your Okanagan source for assessing […]
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image credit: Castanet.net As people assess the damage of recent Okanagan flooding, mold inspections are understandably on the minds of many homeowners. It is simply amazing how much damage a few inches of water (let alone feet of water) can do to a home or business. Longstanding moisture provides the ideal damp breeding ground for […]
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Composite siding is a building material that has recently been in the forefront of the news due to the recent Grenfell Tower tragedy in England. Commonly used in residential and commercial structures as an exterior finish, this siding is available made from numerous types of materials. Designed to protect from the elements while providing an […]
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What is Brownian Motion? To understand how ghosting occurs, we must understand what causes the accumulation of particles in concentrated areas. The oldest known deposition mechanism will be described first – Brownian motion. A long dead English botanist (yes, botanist not physicist), R. Brown, noticed tiny particles behave much like molecules with respect to vibration. […]
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Majestic landscaping often draws homeowners to a property. Elegant trees, perennial flowers and shrubs you can count on are aesthetically pleasing. When it comes to the health and well-being of your foundation however, there are numerous things to consider. C4U Inspections in Kelowna can help you determine if your favourite weeping willow tree is planted […]
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There is nothing quite as relaxing and wonderful as a wood burning fire. Many clients feel their fireplace is a central component of their home. They may even opt to go through the inspection process to take the right steps remove their natural gas fire place and add a chimney to enjoy wood heat once […]
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Energy bills seem to be an ongoing issue for everyone. Leaky drafts are avoidable problem that can affect your heating bills in the winter and your air conditioning in the summer time. C4U Inspections knows the obvious and hidden places to check for air seepage in your residential, commercial or strata environment. Avoid skyrocketing […]
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Ice dams can wreak havoc on your eaves troughs and gutters, your roof and your interior drywall if left unaddressed. While giant icicles may seem gorgeous and innocent, this winter freeze/thaw cycle can cause a host of issues. C4U Inspections in Kelowna specializes in analyzing every aspect of your building to shed insight and solutions. […]
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Old Man Winter has woken up, there’s snow on the ground and Jack Frost is nipping at your nose…in your bedroom? You walk through the house and can almost see your breath. You could crawl back into bed, but it’s probably best to find out why your furnace isn’t working. CHECK YOUR THERMOSTAT Let’s start […]
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Deck the halls with boughs of holly, fa-la-la-la-laaaa… Can you believe it’s almost Christmas? Yeah, neither can we! But something we can definitely put our focus on right now? Fire safety at Christmas. While the Christmas tree, special holiday ornaments, and festive lights all feel like magic throughout the month of December (and sometimes November… […]
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