Collin Luckett
Buyers want something fixed after closing
17 September 2024 | 1 reply
After looking at it, it’s not really leaking or dripping, more so just a little moisture around the seal.
Samuel Pierre
Real Estate Debacle
18 September 2024 | 3 replies
Heat and moisture gets trapped under the house and the heat wants to rise but the LVP creates a vaporlock, thus inhibiting the mold growth.
Elizabeth Rose
Philadelphia rowhome stucco water intrusion - possible negligence by city
20 September 2024 | 14 replies
My GC primed and painted over them a few times thinking they were just old, stubborn stains that needed extra product, but they kept coming back after each rainfall.I hired a water intrusion detection company to help me pinpoint the problem - they said the new roof seemed solid and that based on infrared and temperature readings, the moisture is coming in from the partition walls.
Eve Favorse
Dodged a Cash Offer Nightmare
14 September 2024 | 4 replies
There were temporary support beams in the basement along with enough moisture to actually grow mushrooms in the basement crevices!
Matthew Defore
Treating Mold in Crawlspace - Lumber Koat?
8 September 2024 | 5 replies
The first part of Mold remediating is stopping the moisture issue until you figure out that part don't bother with step 2 .
Sam Kay
Multiple Recurrent Leaks - Need advice on pivot strategies.
9 September 2024 | 14 replies
They also make those moisture meters, that I have had roofers use in my attics to attempt to trace back sources.As noted, in my market, if you have active leaks that you are aware of, they need to be disclosed when selling a property.
Account Closed
Tenants claim sickness and lost wages
6 September 2024 | 9 replies
Mold requires moisture and a food source (dust is sufficient).
Ashley Gamble
HELP! Sellers didn't disclose major issues - unrentable and requires massive repairs
30 August 2024 | 9 replies
They pull any moisture they can get out of the air, so if there are any small cracks or openings to outside air they will just continue running, filling up their tank from the moisture in the outside air and not working efficiently at drying out the space you’re trying to dry very well.
Tony Sherman
Delayed Projects Tips
30 August 2024 | 7 replies
@Tony Sherman, yes.Closing delays on buy side with title issuesMaterial delays, which can compound into contractor delays when you try to keep schedules tightContractor delays because prior jobs are not wrapping on timeContractor delays because you need to fire one and hire a new oneScope of work issues, i.e. no signs of moisture intrusion prior to buying, but all of a sudden you have a wet floor after a good hard rain.Closing issues on sale sideHow do you manage?
Cheng Bin Zhang
How to ADU in Massachusetts
28 August 2024 | 5 replies
We also tiled the entire first level because the property is partially built into a hill and this would help reduce moisture issues.We also added a stacked laundry center by the front entrance.