Pamela Buffone

Sirva registered home inspector for CAF and government of Canada relocations

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. It’s a...

Icicles hanging from the edge of a roof are a familiar winter sight in Ottawa. While they may look picturesque, they often signal a hidden problem: ice dams. As an Ottawa home inspector, I point out issues and educate my clients to help them protect their investment in their home.