It's never good news for property owners when water enters the picture. Telltale signs on concrete and wood can indicate water seeping into the foundation of the house. You, the home inspector, are there to provide information on the safety of the home. An inspector understands how a hairline cement crack in a foundation is the point of least resistance that can lead to basement leaks or floods, larger wall cracks and even bowing or buckling walls. But to a homeowner, that same crack might not signal a moisture intrusion problem or a structural problem down the ...
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