Mold and indoor air quality in Val-des-Monts: what matters here
A cottage barely heated in winter or closed for long periods often builds up moisture. A check before buying avoids nasty spring surprises.
Cottages enlarged in stages combine sections insulated at different times. Thermography shows the weak junctions, and a moisture check is useful if the house was rarely heated.
Mold and indoor air quality: what the inspector checks in Val-des-Monts
Air samples compare spore concentrations inside and outside. They're useful to document a situation, but they don't locate the source; examining the building remains the foundation.
In Val-des-Monts cottages, the inspector uses thermography to find cold floors above crawl spaces and poorly insulated walls. They measure moisture in rarely heated rooms.
Report, timing and booking: Mold and indoor air quality in Val-des-Monts
For a property in Val-des-Monts, give the approximate year built, access details and deadlines in the form: the inspector arrives better prepared, with the right equipment. The photo report follows within 24 to 48 hours.
For a cottage, ask that water and heat be on on inspection day, otherwise several checks are impossible.
