Safety
Extreme Heat Death Surged 72% in Canada Recently
10 March 2023
Death from increased heat in people’s own homes has been increasing severely in Canada lately. This announcement comes from reliable scientific data. Seniors and children are particularly vulnerable. Adding to the problem, even more record-breaking heat is predicted for the next two Summers, 2024 and 2025. What is to be done? Get more effective air […]
Continue ReadingSafety Matters on Ladders – DIY Friends!
18 July 2022
Doing it yourself? Ladders are often involved. A couple of weeks ago, I took a break and spent time with family at an Irish Dance Competition. It was in Montreal, and 8 of us travelled by air to get together at this exciting event. Spirits were high. We were having fun. The mood changed immediately […]
Continue ReadingBuilding Enclosures – Siding Cleaning Errors
16 March 2022
Siding cleaning must be done with a gentle process to avoid creating rot on the inside of the exterior walls. Typically, in Greater Vancouver, homes are clad with self sealed systems consisting of siding and an underlayment. Any injection of water beyond these two protection products is trapped within the wall, causing rot. The rot […]
Continue ReadingSecurity matters to ROTBan
25 August 2017
At ROTBan, safety matter. Don’t fall off that ladder. Do It Yourself People, Stay Safe. Two fresh stories about accidents that happened to people trying to work on their own roofs. Make sure your ladder is stable and cannot move. Just yesterday I got a request for advice about moss removal from a do-it yourselfer in […]
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