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BGRS and SIRVA-Registered Home Inspector for CAF & Government Relocations | Ottawa HHT Inspections
Sirva registered home inspector for CAF and government of Canada relocations


How Insulation Requirements in Ottawa Homes Have Changed Since 1900
When I’m inspecting a home, one of the most common questions I get is: “Is this enough insulation?” The amount of insulation I usually find depends heavily on when the home was built. Insulation standards in Ontario have changed dramatically over the past century — and understanding that evolution is helpful to assess whether insulation levels have been upgraded in the past, or need to be now. Measuring insulation levels R-value measures how well insulation resists heat flow
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