
23 April 2017 | 10 replies
If water is penetrating the house, mold will not be far behind.
21 April 2017 | 0 replies
But this house is up on stilts and the dryvit doesn't have contact with the ground, but she says that moisture wicking is still an issue around doors and windows.

28 April 2017 | 7 replies
You have to deal with the excessive moisture issue (poor ventilation, chronic leaking).Outlets not working in the kitchen is also not a big deal as long it's not a sign of major wiring problems (old wiring, rodent damage, fire damage, etc.).A single busted pipe is also not a big issue assuming it's the only busted pipe and not a sign of other possible leaks due to poor winterizing.

30 April 2017 | 9 replies
However the air was dry, so I found that reassuring.The mold and moisture in the basement was not included in the provided disclosure.My realtor just told me that a contract was accepted on the place, 2 hrs after we looked at it.My thoughts: Its a good price, and even at asking the cashflow works and provides a $250+ monthly income.

14 June 2017 | 11 replies
After the flood we were required to have a moisture test on the studs and certificate prior to closing back up the walls.

17 May 2017 | 15 replies
In addition to moisture/mold issues, I wanted to add also that if you have any laminate or vinyl plank flooring, the warranty can become useless and flooring damaged if the temperature is not kept at certain levels.

17 May 2017 | 6 replies
I've had luck with some thinner varieties but I've had thinner AC4 grade laminate buckle because of moisture.

18 May 2017 | 15 replies
The property inspector 6 months ago noted small spots of mold on some baseboard corners, and also noted that he could not find where the bathroom fan penetrated to the exterior.

23 May 2017 | 8 replies
Any framing against cement walls must be pressure treated, contain moisture barrier, and insulation.

23 May 2017 | 15 replies
I have seen that many,many times and it is in many cases a cash flow killer.If tenants do not pay or reimburse even they do not report water leaks which can cause higher water bills, mold, water damage to walls and floors, bug infestation from the moisture growth,etc.Tenants also use about 30% plus more resources on average when they are not paying directly.If tenants paid directly and water drips once every 30 minutes from faucet you better believe most will let you know right away!