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Radon Mitigation in buildings BCBC 2024

Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas resulting from the natural decay of uranium in soil and rocks. It can infiltrate homes through ground-contact openings, such as basements and crawl spaces, potentially elevating lung cancer risk with high...

Dryer vent: What not to do!!

Wow, just came across this picture of a dryer vent installation that left me shaking my head! 😳 What we're seeing here is a classic case of what NOT to do with a dryer vent. This setup includes a secondary lint trap, followed by a 4-foot flex duct, and then a booster...

Humans following Nature’s lead: How animals use Strategic Social Distancing to ward off disease

Even after bearing the consequences of COVID-19 in the initial months, social distancing for some of us becomes difficult. In the wildlife, there are spiny lobsters who prefer shunning their infected mate to mitigate the risk of Panulirus argus virus 1 infecting the lobster community. Whereas there are certain species who curate a healthier and more sustainable form of this concept. For instance, Mandrills when faced with a disease do not entirely isolate themselves. They bring Strategic Social Distancing into play by maintaining certain ties, given their sociable nature.