by Pristine Home Inspections | Apr 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
Mold growth is something every homeowner should be concerned about, but one of the problems with mold is that it can grow in so many different places. While you may be experiencing symptoms of mold inhalation, you may not be able to clearly identify mold as the...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Jan 22, 2015 | Home Inspection Tips, Infrared (IR), Inspections, Pictures, Pristine Home Inspections, Uncategorized, Water Heaters
What is the difference between boiler radiant heating and electric radiant heat? While the main difference is the source of the heat, water vs. electric, there are many more subtle differences that can determine which kind of heating is best for the room or entire...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Jan 6, 2015 | Inspections, Pristine Home Inspections, Radon, Radon Testing in Champaign IL, Radon Testing in Daycare Centers, Uncategorized
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. What’s more, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, and is responsible for approximately 21,000 deaths as a result of lung cancer each...
by Pristine Home Inspections | May 15, 2013 | Champaign, Mold, Mold Inspection, Uncategorized
Having mold in your home can be a major nightmare. It can spread like wildfire, from damp places like your basement, up through your kitchen and living area. It can also spread downward from the roof boards in your attic down to bedrooms and bathrooms. Before it’s too...
by John Cheney | Feb 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
The Illinois Emergency Management agency has now released their new website which includes all of the radon test results and radon mitigation installations in Illinois. It is a great website and has data up to 2011. Check it out here . Just click on your county and...
by John Cheney | Feb 8, 2013 | Pristine Home Inspections, Radon, Uncategorized
We harp on this blog sometimes about the dangers of radon, and how Illinois residents should test their homes for radon. Well state legislation has taken note. Beginning Jan. 1 2014, day care center across Illinois will have to show proof their facility has been radon...
