Category Archives: foundation waterproofing

Does Your Home Make The Grade?

As a professional Indianapolis home inspector, I have found that a great deal of the moisture problems found in homes in Indiana are caused and aggravated by improper grading or as we call it in the inspection industry “negative grading”. … Continue reading

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Give Your Basement A Once Over Before Winter

A basement can be an especially scary place when it comes to maintaining the space and the systems that it houses. Although basements come in a host of shapes, sizes and finishes; there are certain characteristics that they have in … Continue reading

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Why Bleach Does Not Kill Mold

1) The object to killing mold is to kill its “roots” (hyphal fragments). Mold remediation involves the need to penetrate and disinfect porous surfaces such as concrete, wood and cellulose based building materials. Chlorine bleach should not be used in … Continue reading

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Controlling moisture in and around your home is key

As a home inspector I can tell you the number one problem I see every day while inspecting homes here in Indiana is moisture intrusion. Too much moisture in a home can lead to wood rot, structural damage, mold, mildew, … Continue reading

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Making Your Basement Waterproof

Water Damage Concerns Basements are typically the area of a structure most at risk for water damage because they are located below grade and surrounded by soil. Soil releases water it has absorbed during rain or when snow melts, and … Continue reading

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