Every week, the detail-oriented folks at Green Scene Home Inspections will give Daltxrealestate.com readers an education in inspection. Want to see what they see? Tune in for “Upon Closer Inspection.”
During the past couple of weeks, a lot of homeowners have been dealing with different types of water damage caused by the extreme winter weather in February. So this week’s Upon Closer Inspection is focused on water damage.
Negative Drainage
Discolored flooring is a good indicator that you have water between the floor and the slab. This was likely caused by the negative drainage in the back of the home.
Water in the Ductwork
This Inspector found a pretty crazy surprise upon returning to re-inspect a home after repairs had been done. Before you ask, no, ductwork is not rated for use as a water balloon.
Foundation Seepage
In this case, the Inspector followed the path of the potential water leak and found it leaking through the foundation slab.
Whether the water is outside coming in, or inside going out, water can be incredibly destructive when it goes where it’s not supposed to be!
