
6 April 2017 | 14 replies
I don't know if moisture in the crawl space could cause it, but it seems odd that it is just in the corners.

1 September 2017 | 24 replies
So, if you're planning on acquiring properties in affected areas, I would suggest you become an expert at moisture mitigation, mold removal, have the capital to weather another hurricane and the possible event of your insurance provider declaring bankruptcy and going belly up after such an occurrence.Consider this: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2017/08/why-cities-flood/538251/*Houston, including its roads, parking lots, sidewalks, and other pavements, along with asphalt, concrete, brick, stone, was originally developed on land that, not for it's development, would have naturally absorbed water.

4 November 2017 | 7 replies
Make sure to have a cement board backer with an appropriate moisture barrier.

11 November 2017 | 4 replies
Recommend installing to facilitateproper airflow and avoid possible moisture damages to attic space.

30 December 2017 | 16 replies
Outside items (like furniture) are subject to expanding and contracting as well as anything subject to moisture or mildew/mold.

8 January 2018 | 4 replies
The problems came with these when they were insulated and skirted causing moisture to get inside the cavity and rot the wood and keep the insulation damp.

17 August 2019 | 5 replies
I just bought a bunch of this for a rental unit and it looked extremely durable (10 mm thick, resistant to moisture etc).

14 June 2019 | 30 replies
But at the same time scary here some of the issues:-Wiring/Electric issues: there were double taps and too small cables used-Standing water in half of the backyard (every time it rains harder according to the tenants)-One of the AC units is from 2003-AC air ducts are moldy-AC pipe in addict are crushed, insulation broken, taped with lots of air leaving-No drip pan and turn off switch for airhandler (2001) in one unit-Too little insulation-Moisture in the addict-Missing firewalls between the two units-One unit has copper pluming the other unit has recently received PEX, but where the wall was cut open to replace plumbing has not been closed and you can see lots of mold, mice droppings -One of the water heaters is sitting in water and mold on PVC and is rusting and leaking.

27 September 2019 | 1 reply
@Eric CreagerI dont know of a specific resource but in general you want to look at the big ticket items first.Foundation - cracks, settling, moisture (basements)Roof - age remaining life, condition- missing shingles, leaks improper valleys and flashing Hvac -age useful life left.

14 August 2020 | 8 replies
Moisture invasion is a major issue (ie the longer you wait the more it costs) and roofs are not cheap.Get a roofing contractor to tell you if you can get a 5 year cert.