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WATER INTRUSION
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Here’s links to a collection of our blog posts about WATER INTRUSION:
• How does a home inspector find roof leaks? What about wet spots in the walls?
• What causes moisture meters to have false readings?
• Why does my concrete floor slab sweat and get slippery?
• Do stains on the ceiling mean the roof is leaking?
• What causes sweating (condensation) on the inside of windows in the winter?
• Why does condensation form on the outside of some windows and not others in the morning?
• Where are the most common places to find wood rot on a house?
• There's cracks running along the home's concrete tie beam. What's wrong?
• Why is housewrap installed on exterior walls under the siding?
• How can I prevent mold in my Florida winter home when I'm gone for the summer?
• My bathroom is stinky and humid even though it has an exhaust fan. What can I do to fix it?
• Should I buy a house that has hurricane flood damage?
• Should I buy a house with hurricane flood damage that has been repaired?
• Why do new homes have more moisture and mold problems than older houses?
• What is the right humidity level in a mobile home?
• Why are rubber washing machine hoses a safety risk?
• How do you test a shower pan for leaks?
• Should I call a plumber or septic tank contractor when my septic tank backs up into the house?
• Why is old galvanized steel water pipe a problem for homebuyers?
• What does polybutylene pipe look like? Why is it a problem?
• Why is it a mistake to replace a roof and not replace its flashings?
• What can I do to prevent roof leaks?
• If my roof is not leaking, why does it need to be replaced?
• Why do my dormer windows leak?
• What are the signs of stucco wall leaks?
• Is it normal for a mobile home crawl space to be damp in Florida?
• How is water getting into the outside walls of my home?
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