Wet Basement

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Rochester MN Home Inspection Company Discusses Wet Basements

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The number one culprit for causing water penetration into the basement of a house is rain gutter downspouts discharging rain water right alongside the foundation. All downspouts should discharge the water at least five feet or more from the foundation.

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Mold Growth On Basement Woodwork

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This video is showing mold growth and staining in a split level basement ledge of the exterior wall. The basement was finished off about a year ago, with the mold and staining starting within the last two months. The owner pointed out this problem during the home inspection and asked me if I could help to figure out the cause. This wall was the only one in the basement that had this problem. All other areas were dry at the time of the home inspection.

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Protecting Your Home During Severe Winter Weather

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It’s the end of January, and with that comes cold, bitter weather here in the Rochester MN area. Higher energy costs, burst or frozen pipes, ice dams, chimney fires and power outages are just some of the hazards and inconveniences that winter can bring.

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Garden Hoses Pose Potential For Frozen Water Lines

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Leaving garden hoses connected to external water faucets can result in frozen and possibly split water lines. At this home inspection in Rochester MN, I came across two hose faucets that had garden hoses attached to them. These hose faucets are the Anti Freeze/Anti Siphon type and are designed not to freeze...provided you remove the garden hoses.

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Home Inspection Discloses How Not To Fix A Leaky Valve

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There's more than one way to fix a leaky valve. In this particular instance the homeowner duct taped a sponge to the affected valve. As it leaked, the water dispersed through the sponge and evaporated, thus preventing a leak to whatever lay below...

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Home Inspections Findings On Loose Gutters

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Climate changes in Southeast MN can cause gutters to pull away and leave gaps between the fascia board and gutter which will result in leakage and potential water damage. Leaking will allow roof water to accumulate near the foundation, and/or cause erosion issues.

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Rochester MN Home Inspector Explains Drainage Around Home

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Most home inspections find that the dampness in basements can usually be traced back to lack of gutters and downspouts and/or poor drainage at the foundation. By correcting above-ground problems you can help to prevent structural damage to your home, as well as dry up those basement damp spots.

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