Atlas Peak Inspections

Think that damaged piece of siding means you need to hire a contractor? Think again!

How to replace a piece of siding:
1. Unlock the damaged piece: Use your siding tool to hook under the bottom of the siding piece directly above the damaged one and pull outward to unlock it.
2. Remove the damaged piece: Once unlocked, use the tool to slide along the top edge to release the damaged piece from the locking mechanism. Remove any nails securing it to the wall.
3. Prepare the new piece: Measure and cut your new piece of siding to match the exact size of the damaged one.
4. Install the new piece: Slide the top of your new siding piece into the locking channel of the piece above it.
5. Secure it: Once in place, nail it into the wall (ensuring not to nail too tightly to allow for expansion) and use your tool to snap the bottom edge back into the lock of the piece below it.

Think this is how you find a gas leak? 🚫🔥
Definitely NOT.

While it makes for a dramatic video, please don’t try this at home! Using a lighter to check for a gas leak is an incredibly dangerous safety hazard that can lead to an immediate explosion.

At Atlas Peak Inspections, we take your safety seriously. When we inspect a property in Ottawa, we use professional grade gas leak detectors to identify leaks accurately and most importantly, safely! We provide peace of mind so you never have to guess about the safety of your home’s systems.

Whether you are in Orleans, Kanata, Nepean, or anywhere across the Ottawa area, we’ve got you covered.

Your Home, Your Future—Inspected with Confidence.

Is your home fighting you with sagging gutters? 🌧️

If you’ve been dealing with old, loose spikes that just won’t stay put, it’s time to stop re-nailing them. Over time, those spikes lose their grip and can cause your gutters to sag, leading to drainage issues around your foundation.

We always recommend upgrading to dedicated gutter screws. They bite deep, hold tight, and are designed to stay put even through our tough Canadian seasons. It’s a small, effortless fix that makes a massive difference in your home’s performance.

If you own a pool, you know the absolute frustration of spending half your weekend trying to chase down floating leaves with a skimmer net while they drift all over the place. 🤽‍♂️🍂

Instead of running laps around your deck, let physics and a tool you already own do all the heavy lifting.
Grab your leaf blower! 💨

By standing at one end and using the air velocity to create a gentle current on the water’s surface, you can easily guide, herd, and push every single stray leaf into one tight, concentrated corner. Once they are huddled together in a neat pile, you can drop your strainer net in and scoop them all up in a single pass.

What usually takes twenty minutes of frustrating skimming is done in under sixty seconds. Work smarter, not harder! 🏊‍♂️✨

Are you team pool skimmer net, or are you trying this leaf blower hack next weekend? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

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If you’ve recently painted your home’s exterior or caulked around your windows, you need to go outside and check this immediately. 📐

Those tiny little slots at the bottom of your window frames are called weep holes, and they are there for a vital reason. Windows are designed to collect driving rain and condensation, routing it down through the frame and out of these tracks.

When DIYers or painters accidentally seal them shut with caulk or heavy layers of paint, that water has nowhere to go. It traps moisture inside the wall cavity, leading to hidden wood rot, structural damage, and toxic mold growth long before you ever notice a leak inside. 🪵❌

As you can see, simply slicing open a clogged weep hole can release a literal waterfall of trapped water. Keep them clean, keep them open, and let your house breathe!

Have you checked your window frames lately to make sure your weep holes are clear? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

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