Most of Colorado has levels of radon considered to be elevated by the EPA. Radon testing has become more prevalent in our region, as more people are aware of the gas and potential consequences. A level of 4.0 pcL (picocuries per litre) is compared to smoking half a pack of cigarettes a day - that concerns me. Testing for the presence of radon gas in the living area of a home takes a minimum of fourty eight (48) hours. We use "continuous radon monitors", for the best type of "short term test", giving us hourly readings for the test period as well.
A Home Energy Audit vs HERS Rating? HERS Ratings are for new homes. As a Certified Energy Rater, we are available for design review and consultation as well as performance testing of your project after completion. Rating the energy efficiency of homes has been used primarily by home builders who want to market their new homes as being energy efficient, using the "Energy Star" program, or just meeting local requirements. Also a rating is now required for a rebate from the GEO for solar hot water and photovoltaic installation on a new home.
When a home inspector overlooks some element of a home inspection and then later, because of his error, damage results, whose fault is it? In almost every case, a court will decide that the inspector is liable for the damage. Errors and omissions. You should feel fortunate to live in Wisconsin. Some states do not require inspectors to be licensed. Duerkop is a licensed home inspector and serves as president and education director of the Wisconsin Association of Home Inspectors for the central. When selecting a home inspector, never choose by the price.