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5 February 2014 | 3 replies
in my experience the biggest defect that happens post-construction is water intrusion from rain,snow, or groudwater.
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8 December 2017 | 32 replies
We don't do that as it is too intrusive.
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9 July 2017 | 11 replies
Do what you can to waterproof the basement from water intrusion from the outside.8.
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28 July 2017 | 3 replies
Some landlords go as far as to drive by the current residence, or ask to peek into their car, that's a bit intrusive for me, but all options depending on how you want to screen.
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16 August 2017 | 16 replies
The Omaha area has a lot of potential and the downside has been less intrusive than most other areas of the country during recessions.
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29 November 2010 | 21 replies
Liberals don't care for Libertarians because they can get all that with their candidates plus the increasing government intrusion they love.Libertarianism is a general ideal of both parties, but expressed in different way, which is why it wins so few elections.
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19 March 2018 | 5 replies
., speaking of time of year, a HVAC unit that was inspected in the winter and the differential was AOK, was inspected for a closing in the summer and had to be completely replaced (4k-that I wasn't supposed to have to spend), drainage issues on the property and water intrusion......no body really inspects for drainage issues prior to closing, especially when it's a dryer time of year, then BOOM the rain hits and water is coming in over the foundation because water is not being routed correctly around the house.
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25 February 2018 | 3 replies
About two weeks ago we had a really heavy rain and wound up with water in the basement through various intrusions.
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11 April 2018 | 5 replies
There are various types of fences designed to help address intrusion problems, like an L-footer, hard plastic, and other redundant fences.
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5 July 2015 | 5 replies
Here is what I have so far: Procedure: Basement Leak Preventive Maintenance ProgramObjective: Low cost approach to prevent or limit bulk water intrusion in basements.