Professional Home Inspection Service

The home experts in Binghamton New York

Members of the American Society of Home Inspectors

Many of the problems that we see while inpsecting are water related.  Whether it is ice, condensation or liquid , uncontrolled water will cause damage.

This photo shows black condensation related mildew stains in an attic.  Two of the moisture sources in this attic are the metal vent from the kitchen range hood (left) and the plastic plumbing waste line vent pipe (right).  Both of these vents should exhaust to the exterior, not the attic.  Besides causing excess condensation buildup, explosive gases can originate from the plumbing vent and grease buildup from the kitchen vent can be a fire hazard.

Wet Crawlspace The top photo shows a water line about one foot up on the walls of a crawlspace. The bottom photo shows decay and fungus on the center beam that results from wood being in this damp crawlspace. Full failure of the floor framing system, i.e. the floor falls into the crawlspace, can result from just a few years of uncontrolled moisture. It is important to have the proper water control systems in place, since crawlspaces are rarely entered and monitored.

Professional Home Inspection Service

1278 Vestal Avenue

Binghamton, New York   13903

office@professionalnome.com

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