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Following are links provided for general information on a variety of topics. The following is for information purposes only, consult experts before depending on information contained in these websites.

Categories:

• Affiliations
• General Information
• Woodstoves, Fireplaces & Inserts
• Air Quality
• Appliances
• Concrete
• Paint

Affiliations

• Canadian Association of Home & Property Inspectors (CAHPI). All of our inspectors are CAHPI certified. Click above for more information about this association.

• www.wettinc.ca We are able to offer woodstove inspections by being WETT certified through wettinc.ca. This site provides a list of WETT Certified inspectors.

General Information

• Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation – Information for Home Owners

• Environment Canada - Information on water conservation.

• Electrical Safety Safety tips from BC Hydro

• Aluminum Wiring - What BC Safety Authority has to say.

• Multiple Listing Services Current information about Real Estate and Realtors

• Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau.  Information on installation, care and maintenance of cedar shingles and shakes

• Information on building decks and gazebos

• Building Science  Information on housing, ventilation and building science by Dr. Joseph Lstiburek  

• BC Hydro  How BC Hydro rates are set.
  

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Woodstoves, Fireplaces & Inserts

Questions About Woodstoves?

Review the following WISE fact sheet series dealing with woodstoves, fireplaces and inserts:

1. Is Your Wood Heat Installation Safe?
2. Space Heating With Wood
3. Appliance and Flue Pipe Clearances
4. Reducing Clearances With Heat Shields
5. Chimneys
6. Flue Pipes
7. Operating Your Appliance ...Safely
8. Maintaining Your Heating System
9. Fireplaces
10. Fireplace Inserts
11. Purchasing, Processing and Seasoning Wood
12. Central Heating With Wood

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Air Quality

• Vermiculite Insulation - Here's what Health Canada has to say about your health and vermiculite insulation.

• The American Lung Association site on indoor air quality and healthy housing.

• Mould Remediation In Occupied Homes

• CMHC provides informative information about mould and moisture in your home.

• CMHC Homeowners Guide To Fighting Mould

• Condominium Owners’ Guide To Mould

• What You Need To Know About Mould
  

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Appliances

• Glossary Of Common Terms
  Lowe’s provides a consumer-oriented glossary (with pictures) that explains terms used for appliance features and options.

• Energy Cost Calculators – Annual & Lifetime
  This simple online calculator from Power Smart figures out the average annual cost to operate different appliances.

• Energuide Appliance Directory 2005

• Top-Rated Energy Efficient Appliances
  

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Concrete

• Durability Under Winter Conditions discusses the durability of concrete under winter conditions.

• Removal Of Stains on Concrete
  

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