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Watch to learn how advanced sump pump installation can help keep homes 🏡 safe and dry, even in the event of a power 🔦 failure. #poweroutage #hydrooutage #SumpPump #SumpPit #SumpBackup #SealedSumpPit #Radon #SoilGas #AirTightness Mike Holmes Holmes Approved Homes-Mike Holmes Approved Builders

Drip edges are commonly overlooked on new builds and exterior #renovations. Installing an effective drip cap above #windows 🪟 and doors 🚪 to ensure the wall is protected from moisture 💦 penetration is necessary. Built Green Canada Holmes Approved Homes-Mike Holmes Approved Builders #moisture

Far too often I see new homes with #windows installed that have been incorrectly taped along the lower flange. This can trap #moisture behind the #weatherbarrier and potentially lead to water 💦 damage. Holmes Approved Homes-Mike Holmes Approved Builders Mike Holmes Built Green Canada

We install multiple Panasonic North America WhisperAir Repair air purifiers in every home we build. Promoting good Indoor air quality #iaq in our homes is very important to us. By installing them in key locations like laundry rooms and main living areas, we can suppress pollen and other hazardous substances.👍🏻 Easy to install and operates noiselessly.✅ No filters to change✅ Holmes Approved Homes-Mike Holmes Approved Builders

I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new part time position this fall as Instructor - Construction Management at Lambton College! As an active Home Builder, I hope to add a real-world element to each course.

Long-term radon exposure is linked to about 16 percent of all lung cancer deaths in Canada. It’s the leading cause of the disease for non-smokers - and it’s something we all need to take seriously.

I always strive to preplan for unobstructed walls, free from switches, lights, doorbells, and thermostats. This ensures that there is ample room for Artwork and Family memories. A careful pre-plan before the electrical rough in can help make this happen. Hey, here’s some advice if you’re wondering how to fill those empty walls with beautiful art⤵️ https://lnkd.in/gitCvmnG Holmes Approved Homes-Mike Holmes Approved Builders Fittes Mike Holmes

I just read my utility bills, and like me, you probably noticed the huge additional line item: Carbon Tax charge. Good news, we can reduce the monthly punch to the stomach of utility bills with some careful design and window placement. On your next build consider utilizing some passive shading or heating on the southerly exposures. This can greatly reduce cooling (summer) and heating costs (winter). Built Green Canada CHBA Net Zero

What is a PDI ? Tarion describes a PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) as a thorough walk through led by your builder. It is one of your first opportunities to view your completed home or condo unit before you take possession. The objective of this inspection is to record all items that are incomplete, damaged, missing, inaccessible or not operating properly, and noting them on the builder's PDI Form to verify that these conditions existed prior to occupancy. Visit Tarion’s pre-delivery inspection page for more information, including how to prepare for it. Www.tarion.com

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