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30 December 2018 | 2 replies
It's a basement unit with moisture which is why I chose vinyl
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13 January 2024 | 44 replies
The problem is that someone finished the basement when they should not have or at least should have taken some preparation steps and then finished it with the idea in mind that moisture could be an issue.
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11 September 2021 | 183 replies
Metal is making its way into the custom market here in Oregon big time its not hail its fir/pine needles and constant moisture.. that ruin the roofs..
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15 May 2019 | 29 replies
I had an inspector go out and take a look at it during construction and he found MAJOR problems ranging from possible asbestos insulation being airborne, lead-based paint cracking, cracks in the foundation and crawl space, old knob and tube wiring, moisture and mold issues, roof shingles replacement, and loads of other issues.Rather than talking about them, I made a playlist of the inspection here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
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19 December 2019 | 9 replies
I also like that it provides better moisture control which is good for my investment, it’s very humid here, walls will literally drip.
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17 September 2020 | 502 replies
The reason being is that eng'd is more adaptable to fluctuations in moisture content, and does not tend to warp as bad, therefore is in higher demand.
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15 November 2016 | 15 replies
You don't want to end up with too much moisture in the room that can cause more problems.
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16 August 2016 | 6 replies
A great inspector is going to let you know the life-cycle of the siding, and potentially scope out the roof to give you an idea about how long before the next special assessment should be coming...And while in condo's in general you own what is between the faces of your drywall, if the HI finds moisture or leaks in your plumbing you could be facing a bigger headache than if you just owned the whole building.Also have you made sure the condo is financeable as an investment property?
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19 August 2023 | 19 replies
You could use a moisture detector to test the area in question.
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5 October 2018 | 28 replies
Address the water/moisture problem first, then remediation.