Sick building syndrome (SBS) is a term coined in the 1980s for symptoms of un-wellness that appear to be linked to time spent inside a building. With widespread concern over energy conservation in the 70s, we intentionally began building homes to be more and more airtight in the interest of keeping heat in and cold
3 Signs That Your Plumbing Needs Urgent Repair
Sometimes, it is inevitable—you’d need to get a repairman for a busted pipe, or a specialist to fix your roof gutter, or you might think of doing the repairs yourself. After all, there is a wealth of information online that has detailed instructions on just about anything you can imagine, and it might even save
Be Aware: Supply Tube Failures
In the last couple of months, we have received numerous call outs in relation to substantial water damages found in homes. After investigating the cause of the damages, we have found that the culprit has been the braided supply tubes that are used for toilets and sink faucets. Unfortunately for these homeowners, the leaks have
Is high water pressure causing plumbing issues in your home?
Our plumbers have noticed that some neighborhoods in Calgary such as Evergreen and Evanston are currently experiencing high water pressure. If your home is affected by High Water Pressure and the problem is left untreated, it can cause issues throughout your home. Why is high water pressure an issue? If you experience high water pressure
Lead and Water – Is your drinking water safe?
If you have been watching the news recently, you may have seen a report regarding a national investigation into drinking water. The report revealed that shocking levels of lead particles were present within the water being consumed by Canadians. Why Lead is dangerous in drinking water? Lead is a toxicant that can affect the body
How to Create Temporary Fixes for Leaky Pipes
Homeowners don’t usually do a routine inspection of their plumbing. Most people don’t know what to look for, but they will likely notice if anything’s wrong. Rust, buckling, or drops of water are early signs that there is something wrong with your pipes, and they require your attention to prevent future damages. A leaky pipe
How to Talk With a Plumber
Whether your pipes are leaky or clogged, a plumber can save the day. You call them, they fix your problem, then they leave. However, you have no idea what they did! You don’t even know what the real issue was, other than the symptoms that helped you make a conclusion. You may not even know
What Causes Plumbing Issues
Everything breaks down sooner or later. No matter how well made..
The perfect time to install Air Conditioning
We are finally experiencing good summer weather in Calgary after what seems like an eternity of rainfall. Unfortunately, with better weather comes the heat and you may now be sweltering indoors as the temperature starts to rise. If you have been considering improving your home comfort, then now is a great time to
Combi Boilers: Three Facts of Life
Hydronic heating is nothing new. In fact, it’s been around since the mid-1800s; only the technological details have changed. Where once you would have had a massive central boiler that served an entire building, or perhaps a connection to a municipal district heating service, nowadays we see small self-contained systems. The advantages of this are
